FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender equality, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries and all U.S. states and territories.
We are recruiting to fill the following position:
Job Title: Associate Director, Special Projects and Initiatives (Private Sector)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Req ID: 4214
Supervisor: Director Program Management
Responsibilities
- As member of the Program Management Team and with guidance from the Director of Programs, the AD Special Projects & Initiatives provides leadership, management, coordination, and technical expertise for the planning implementation, monitoring and reporting of the assigned FHI 360 Nigeria projects and initiatives.
- Provide management support to SOs focusing on work plans, sub agreement amendments, periodic fund requests, review of MFRs/SFRs, and reporting.
- Coordinate the development and follow up implementation of work plans for the assigned projects and initiatives
- Participate in meetings/events organized by FHI Nigeria’s donors, stakeholders and partners and develop responses to all requests from them
- Work with FHI Nigeria technical and finance departments to ensure adequate documentation, tracking and accurate reporting of targets and expenditures for each assigned grant/award.
- Manage the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of private sector sub sub recipients’ program activities including work plans, implementation schedules, sub agreements and close out.
- Ensure appropriate monitoring of subprojects and initiatives to achieve financial, contractual, and programmatic goals.
- Work with other departments to ensure documentation and easy retrieval of all training and trip reports related to the assigned portfolio
- Guide and support FHI 360 state teams in establishing sound management systems to ensure cohesive implementation of project activities.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of systems that effectively respond to donor requirements regarding implementation procedures, reporting and evaluation.
- Assist the Director of programs as required to perform duties related to the management of human resources including analysis of staffing needs and resources.
- Coordinate capacity development efforts in support of country and state offices and implementing agency staff, and other partners.
- Ensure availability of technical resources and integrates their efforts into overall program management.
- Assist in identifying, analyzing and disseminating best practices in the project through the identification of project learning sites and technical support to the national government.
- Liaise with multiple stakeholders and collaborators to share information, coordinate activities and avoid duplication in the implementation of the program.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Considerable experience in designing and implementing of public health/international development programs funded by US government or other international donors.
- Demonstrated management, supervision, networking and leadership skills working with large, complex programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning, administrative, and financial management systems.
- Diplomatic; demonstrated experience in undertaking high-level policy dialogue with different stakeholders.
- Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, health systems, decentralization of services and related issues.
- Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection.
- Ability to manage projects, consultants, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of programs.
- Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and recipients of assistance.
- Demonstrated expertise in building effective relationship with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to intervene with staff with diplomacy and firmness.
- MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 5-7 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years of relevant supervisory experience.
- or MS/MA in social science, public health or related field, MPH preferred, and a minimum of 7-9 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years relevant supervisory experience.
- Or BS/BA in social science, public health or related field, with a minimum of 9-11 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years of relevant supervisory experience.
- Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, international donor organizations, NGOs and CBOs is required.
- Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.
Application Closing Date
3rd November, 2013
Method Of Application
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