Assistant Project Officers at Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) (4 Positions)

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs for improving Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), Care and Treatment of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria, etc. We offer professionals, opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration.

ARFH - We seek applications from qualified persons for the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Project Officer

Locations: Jigawa, Kebbi, Katsina and Zamfara States
Slot: 4

Specific Responsibilities

• Assist the State Project Officer in implementation of project activities in assigned state.
• Participate in coordination of project activities at community levels in the state
• Facilitate advocacy activities to ensure project acceptance in states and project LGAs
• Provide technical assistance to CBOs and CBD Agents
• Participate in monthly outreach and project review meetings
• Facilitate training and mentoring activities for CBOs in assigned states.
• Participate in result-based monitoring of project activities in LGAs.
• Supervise distribution of commodities to CBOs for use at the grass root
• Collect and collate relevant data from the communities
• Handle logistic arrangement for the trainings, meetings and advocacy at the state level.
• Facilitate at state level meetings with CBOs, CBD Agents and stakeholders

Qualification

• A Degree in Social Sciences with at least 3 years post National Youth Service experience, which must include at least 2 years in RH programming, Social Marketing and sub granting. Also, preferred are knowledge of health programs with the Nigeria public sector, health system, NGOs/CBOs and collaborative relationship and liaison with community leaders.
• An MPH is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with local tradition and language is highly desirable.

Application Closing Date
5th December, 2014

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining suitability for the job; to: [email protected]  Please indicate the title of post applied for in the subject line of the email.

Note:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Candidates are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as for three professional referees (i.e. from present and former employers).
• For every agency or organization that you have worked for please indicate the name of your supervisor, his/her functional email address and functional telephone numbers.
• Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply. ARFH has a Child Safeguarding policy in place and is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).