Programme Coordinators at Sightsavers Nigeria

Sightsavers - We are an international development organization which focuses on building eye health systems and championing the rights of disabled people in developing countries by working with partner organizations in poor and least served communities. We support ongoing activities that prevent and cure blindness, restore sight and promote equal opportunities for visually impaired people and otherwise disabled people.

We are recruiting to fill the following position:

Job Title: Programme Coordinator

Location: Kano
Type of Contract: 2 year fixed term contract

Job Description

• The DFID SAFE Programme Coordinator is responsible for programmatic management and implementation of Trachoma SAFE in Kano State Nigeria.
• Responsibilities will also include delivery of programme targets which include number of Trachomatous Trichiasis surgeries and BCC, provision of programme management guidance and direct technical support to the implementation trachoma programme, impact assessment and advocacy for the elimination of trachoma with emphasis in Kano State, Nigeria.
• In addition should be able to identify and contribute to programme growth and development (scalability) in collaboration with partners and colleagues.
• Provide technical support and leadership to programme officers of the implementing partner.
• Ideally you will come with experience of working within an INGO setting and have proven experience in project management with significant strategic programme development skills. 
• It is essential the successful candidate comes with strong communication skills in person and in writing as you will be required to maintain and build relationships with key officials.

Application Closing Date
28th June, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to Download Application Form

Click here to Download Equal Opportunities Form

These 2 (Two) Separate documents should be completed and sent to: [email protected]

Note

• Please attach APPLICATION and EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES form only. NO CV’s accepted.
• We will be contacting shortlisted candidates for interview, shortly after the closing dates. We very much regret that in view of the large number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond if you are unsuccessful. I am sure that you will understand the need to concentrate resources towards our work.