Chief of Party at Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH)

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

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief of Party

Location: Abuja
Job type: Full-time

Job Description

• Provides Overall strategic and technical leadership in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project in selected states.
• Serve as the principal point of contact between the Donor and ARFH on procedural and substantive matters related to the project.
• Lead the development of annual work plans and budget for project implementation.
• Oversee the advocacy and collaboration with primary stakeholders and gatekeepers to provide enabling environment for the implementation of programme activities at the State and National level.
• Review and approve submitted programme budgets to guide programme implementation at the national and state level
• Manage the relationship between ARFH and Sub- Recipient including Sub-Contractor on the project.
• Represent ARFH at national high-level meetings with Government of Nigeria (GoN), donor and partners
• Submit narrative and financial reports to the donor and other relevant stakeholders as at when due.

Specific Responsibilities

• We seek applications from qualified persons for the following position in an anticipated US CDC funded Immunization project “Strengthening immunization program implementation in sub-national consequential geographies in Nigeria (SIPIS-Nigeria)”.
• The candidate will be based in Abuja with oversight functions in selected states and report to the Director of Programs.

Qualifications

• MBBS, B.Sc. Degree in any Medical or Social Sciences
• Master's Degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Development Studies, Social Work or other health related field.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in senior program management position.
• Demonstrated experience in routine immunization
• Proven record of accomplishment of leadership, supportive supervision, mentoring and coaching skills.
• Ability to develop and track project work plans and budget effectively.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English Language.
• Great Interpersonal Communication Skills.
• Excellent computer skills in MS Office suite and working knowledge of M & E software

Application Closing Date
25th February, 2024.