Global Fund Program Officer at the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA)

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (formerly National Action Committee on AIDS) was established in February 2000 to coordinate the various activities of HIV / AIDS in the country. We are recruiting for the Global Fund Projects, namely the Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH)/COVID-19 Response Mechanism (C19RM) and HIV projects in the capacity below:

Job Title: Global Fund Program Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 36 months but renewable on a yearly basis subject to satisfactory performance and continued funding for the position
Supervisor: Project Director

Job Summary

• The Program Officer is responsible for providing support to ensure the smooth implementation of programs.
• This includes working on communication and documentation, identifying communication opportunities, and strategies to raise awareness about the grants.
• The Program Officer will assist the Project Director in identifying challenges to implementation and follow up on their resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Director in collecting reports and conducting analyses of programmatic activities.
• Coordinate planning and implementation of Grant Management activities, including meetings with various stakeholders.
• Standardize reporting and information processes across all units.
• Provide administrative support, including program database management.
• Assist with air travel logistics for the team.
• Maintain, review, and manage program risks, including maintaining a risk log with mitigation measures.
• Attend meetings with stakeholders, document minutes, and follow up on action points.
• Collaborate with the Communications and Documentations Officer to identify communication opportunities and strategies to raise awareness about the project.
• Maintain contact lists of stakeholders and support the HMIS/MEL TA with project training database and CCM dashboard.
• Assist in planning site visits to verify deliverables and implementation progress.

Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (BSc, BA). A Master's Degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, or equivalent is an added advantage.
• 5 years of relevant experience in international development programs, with at least 3 years in a Global Fund project.
• Demonstrated ability in data management and presentation.
• Knowledge of health systems and development programming, particularly in Nigeria.
• Basic accounting and financial management skills.
• Familiarity with major donor policies, particularly Global Fund, and international not-for-profit organizations.
• Strong financial reporting skills, including reporting on budget variances and implementation status.
• Detail-oriented work with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work under tight deadlines and work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience with web-based applications.

Benefits of Working for RSSH/C19RM Project
This position offers a number of benefits to its employees, including:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of people affected by HIV/AIDS.

Application Closing Date
6th November, 2023.