FHI 360 Senior Program Officer Jobs in Nigeria

FHI 360 Senior Program Officer Jobs in Nigeria


Basic Functions

  • As a member of the Program Management Team, working with the DDPM, the SPO provides oversight, coordination, monitoring and reporting of SIDHAS project activities in the assigned states.

    Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide management support to the state offices and IAs focusing on work plans, sub agreement management, periodic fund requests, review of MFRs/SFRs, and reporting

  • Develop and oversee execution of systems for initiation, implementation, monitoring, amendment and close out of all SIDHAS IAs’ sub agreements

  • Ensure that FHI 360 delivers on all its promises to donors and other stakeholders (achieve set targets, deliver quality services)

  • Monitor and enforce compliance with donor and FHI 360 policies by states offices and IAs.

  • Ensure appropriate monitoring of sub grants to achieve financial, administrative, and programmatic goals.

  • Guide and support states offices and IAs in establishing sound management systems to ensure cohesive implementation of project activities.

  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of systems that effectively respond to USAID/Nigeria requirements regarding implementation procedures, reporting and evaluation.

  • Coordinate capacity development efforts in support of state office and IAs staff and other partners.

  • Ensure availability of technical resources and integrate their efforts into overall program.

  • Assist in identifying, analyzing and disseminating best practices in the project through the identification of project learning sites and technical support to the program

  • Liaise with multiple stakeholders and collaborators to share information, coordinate activities and avoid duplication in the implementation of the programs.

  • Remain informed on the current programs in the HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria fields by review of current literature and is alert to any implication of such strategic information for project activities.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications and Requirements

  • BS/BA in public health, business administration, health sciences, behavioral sciences or its recognized equivalent with 7 - 9 years of relevant experience with international development programs.

  • Or MS/MA degree in public health, business administration, health sciences, behavioral sciences or its recognized equivalent with 5 - 7 years relevant experience with international development programs.

  • Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Extensive knowledge of health and development programming in a developing country.

  • Basic accounting and financial management skills.

  • Working knowledge of major donor policies (USAID) as well as international not-for- profit organizations.

  • Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection.

  • Proven ability to coordinate a multisectoral development project.

  • Excellent community mobilization, advocacy and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to organize systems to monitor administrative and implementation results.

  • Report to supervisor on variances and status on regular basis.

  • Work independently with initiative to manage high volume work flow.

  • Perform detail-oriented work with a high level of accuracy.

  • Interact with diplomacy and tact and follow-up on requests in timely and efficient manner.

  • Use a computer to accurately and rapidly enter and retrieve data and information.

  • Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with ability to work as a team member.

  • Ability to plan and prioritize own work under tight deadlines, as well as to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.

  • Ability to travel a minimum of 25%.

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; FHI 360 Senior Program Officer Jobs in Nigeria


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