The Enhancing Nigerian Capacity for AIDS Prevention (ENCAP) Project is a five-year (2010 – 2015) USAID-funded project implemented by the prime partner, Deloitte Consulting, LLP, in collaboration with FHI 360. The project is implemented in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Five States – Bayelsa, Rivers, Benue, Taraba, and Ebonyi. The ENCAP project focuses on building both organizational and technical capacity of community-based organizations (CBOS), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and faith-based organizations (FBOs) delivering HIV prevention services in communities within the target states.
ENCAP Project is preparing for a possible expansion of its geographical scope to cover Akwa Ibom and Cross River States and is seeking to recruit a Regional Coordinator who will oversee activities in these two states. This position will be based in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and is contingent on continued funding for the expanded geographical scope. There will be no provision for relocation costs.
Job Title: Regional Coordinator (Akwa Ibom/Cross River)
Location: Akwa Ibom, Cross River
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the guidance of the Chief of Party and Technical Advisors, the incumbent will:
- Be responsible for the direct supervision of ENCAP partners in Cross Rivers and Akwa Ibom States
- Provide on and off site TA to ENCAP partners to support development of institutional systems and structures
- Provide technical assistance (TA) to ENCAP partners to support their implementation of HIV prevention interventions in line with national guidelines and HTC service delivery
- Identify gaps in implementing partners’ organizational capacity, assist in the preparation of capacity building events, and provide on-site TA support to strengthen knowledge and skills
- Oversee and support ENCAP partners in the management and administration of their grant awards in compliance with the terms of their agreements –this includes TA to ensure compliance with USG cost principles, timely financial reporting, audit ready finance records and quarterly program reporting
- Provide ongoing monitoring and assessment of technical quality of ENCAP partners services and performance, including benchmarks identified in their capacity building action plans
- Liaise with coordinating agencies in the assigned states and establish linkages between ENCAP partners and relevant government agencies, to support government coordination of HIV prevention activities in these states
- Liaise with grantees and other key service providers and PEPFAR partners in the state to strengthen referral systems and transition coordination.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 6 years’ experience implementing HIV programs, and building capacity of local implementing partner organizations
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in public health or related field preferred
- Experience in providing institutional capacity building support to CBOs/NGOs
- Experience in supervising and technically supporting grant funded projects
- Experience in conducting assessments, training, and capacity building with CBOs
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English required, and other Nigerian languages preferred
- Experience in or familiarity with the assigned states is strongly preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) programs
- Ability to travel at least 60% of the time.
Application Closing Date
21st April, 2014
Method of Application
All candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to:
[email protected] no later than
5pm on April 21, 2014. Please use the subject line: “Regional Coordinator”. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.