Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the
leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs
for improving Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), Care and Treatment
of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria, etc. We offer professionals.
opportunities for career advancement. good working environment and
competit.ive remuneration. We seek applications from qualified persons
for the following position in our project for Vulnerable Children, being
implemented in 12 States with support from the Global Fund.
PROGRAMME MANAGER, OVC CARE & SUPPORT
The Program Manager will assume line management of Sub Recipients (SRs)and report directly to the HIV Project Coordinator ARFH.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement project plan and system that communicates tasks, deadlines, status and track project milestones and deliverables.
Coordinate partners' and stakeholders' activities, including creating enabling environment for effective projectimplementation.
Work with project M&E team to strengthen impact evaluation framework.
Collate, review and monitor project reports and ensure that they correctly reflect the performance on the field.
Ensure that implementation is consistent with the overall project design
across all project sites, particularly in thestrengthening of community
systems Ior delivery of quality OVC services in line with National
guidelines.
Ensure project transactions are kept within the limits of the budget and grant funds are expended in an efficient manner.
Review training plans and align same to meet capacity needs at States, LGA and Community levels.
Conduct advocacy to the Public and Private sectors to generate support for Vulnerable Children.
Provide technical assistance and support to States and Local governments
in the implementation of the project, to promote ownership and
sustainability.
QUALIFICATIONS
1 . A degree in social sciences, Health, Development Studies or related
disciplines. Possession of higher degrees MPH, PhD will be added
advantage. Preference will be given to candidates with proven
experiences in OVC and HIV/AIDS programming.
2. A minimum of 5 years cognate work experience with 3 years at
Project Officer level in the implementation of projects for vulnerable
children in Nigeria.
3. Computer skills in MS Office Suite applications, including Word,
Excel, and PowerPoint and NOMIS software used to generate OVC reports
4. Good Communication skills.
DEPUTY PROGRAMME MANAGER
The Deputy Project Manager (DPM) will assume line management of State
Team Leaders (Bauchi, Kaduna and Katsina States) and report directly to
the Project Manager, Save the Children International. S/he will
coordinate project management and oversee all aspects of project
implementation, including workplan development and execution, monitoring
and evaluation, grants/financial management, technical support and
training and advocacy/representation. The DPM will serve as the primary
reporting link on the SUb-grant agreement for ARFH.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement project plan and system that communicates tasks, deadlines, status and track project milestones and deliverables.
Coordinate partners' and stakeholders' activities. including creating enabling environment for effective project implementation.
Work with project M&E team to strengthen impact evaluation framework
and coordinate with state team leaders in the measurement of project
outputs and impact evaluation.
Collate, review and monitor project reports and ensure that they correctly reflect the performance on the field.
Prepare and submit high quality programmatic reports in line with donor - USAID requirements.
Ensure that implementation is consistent with the overall project design
across all project sites. particularly in the strengthening of
community systems for delivery of quality avc services in line with
ARFH's and donor
guidelines and approaches.
Ensure project transactions are kept within the limits of the budget and grant funds are expended in an efficient manner.
Institutionalize and oversee quality implementation of system-wide
performance improvement programmatic processes in all project offices.
Review training plans and align same to meet capacity needs at States, LGA and Community levels.
Leads advocacy to the Public and Private sectors to generate support for Vulnerable Children.
Provide technical assistance and support to States and Local governments
in the implementation of the project, to promote ownership and
sustainability.
Institutionalize Quality Improvement Standards in the Links for Children
Project, particularly in service provisions and participatory community
review and reflection processes.
Coordinate Project Close-out processes and Publications.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. A degree in social sciences, Health, Development Studies or
related disciplines. Possession of higher degrees MPH, PhD will be added
advantage. Preference will be given to candidates with proven
experiences in OVC and/or HIV/AIDS programming.
2. A minimum of 7 years cognate work experience with 4 years at
senior project management level in implementation of projects for
vulnerable children in Nigeria.
3. Computer skills in MS Office Suite applications, including Word,
Excel, and PowerPoint and NOMIS software used to generate OVC reports
4. Good Communication skills.
PROJECT OFFICER, OVC CARE & SUPPORT
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure all documentation, reports, and records are maintained and information is provided on community activities as required.
Support the Program Manager to provide technical and programmatic
leadership and support to Sub Recipient (SR) to implement high quality
care and support activities for orphans and vulnerable children (OVCs).
Support the tracking or Project activities. in line with the Performance Framework.
Conduct periodic oversight function to the SR and Community Based Organizations (CBOs)
Assist in preparing quarterly activity report and liaise with SRs and
M&E Department to ensure that Global Fund reports are prepared
within specific period
Assist in strengthening a system of reporting on activities progress
against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluation framework
according to National Guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A degree in Social sciences or Health related disciplines with at least 4
years post National Youth Service experience which must include at
least 2 years in programming for Vulnerable Children in Nigeria.
Computer skills in MS Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel,
and PowerPoint and NOMIS software used to generate OVC reports.
Good Communication and Facilitation skills.
TO APPLY
Interested persons should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and
cover letter in ONLY ONE attachment (MS Word document) explaining
suitability for the job: to programs@arfh-ng.org on/or before December
12, 2013. Applicants are advised to state position applied for, on the
subject line of their email and also provide functional emails and
mobile phone numbers on the application letter. ARFH is an equal
opportunity employer (EOE). Eligible female applicants are encouraged to
apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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