Organizational Development Specialist at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading non-governmental public health organisations in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV & AIDS prevention and treatment, malaria prevention and treatment, primary health care system strengthening and maternal, newborn and child health care. We work in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Department for International Development (DFID), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSD for Mothers and Children Investment Fund Foundation among other international donors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Organizational Development Specialist

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: Fixed Term

Job Profile

• The Organisational Development Specialist will build the capacities of CBOs across implementing states.
• The ODS will support technical programme management, information gathering, results communication and documentation.
• In addition, the ODS will support project level assessment, project planning and coordination. 

Job Role

• Lead business optimization initiatives and facilitate the preparation of work plans, assessments, evaluations and project reports; 
• Provide strategic oversight on the capacity development initiative of the project.  
• Facilitate organizational assessments of KP-led CBOs engaged by the project and coordinate processes for strengthening their systems, implement policies and procedures that will lead to the growth and sustainability of these organizations. 
• Develop and implement capacity-building activities to address identified needs through various skills transfer strategies such as green housing, training, coaching, mentoring, and exchange visits. 
• Develop strategies for periodic monitoring and assessing progress made by the CBOs over time. 
• Stay abreast with key developments of the localization agenda and advise the project appropriately towards ensuring that CBOs benefit from the new initiatives 
• Support the KP-led CBOs in identifying funding sources and provide technical assistance in developing winning proposals.  
• Monitor, document, and report on all relevant learnings, best practices, and successes of capacity-building initiatives recorded over time. 
• Represent the project at approved technical meetings, conferences, and coordination platforms as required. 
• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promote a strong team spirit, and provide technical support where required. 

Qualifications / Experience

• First Degree in any Social Science or related course - postgraduate Degree will be an advantage  
• Minimum of seven years’ prior experience working with non-profit supporting internationally funded community based programs;  
• Experience in developing capacity development plans for CBOs 
• Experience in proposal writing and development, costing and budget development for CBO’s. 
• Experience in fundraising and report writing.  
• Experience working in complex environments;  
• Significant experience in managing change, implementing sustainability initiatives, stakeholder management. 

Compensation & Benefits

• The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.

Application Closing Date
16th January, 2024.