POSITION TITLE:
Associate Director, Sustaining Comprehensive HIV and AIDS Response
through Partnerships plus (SHARP plus)
REPORTS TO: Director of Programs
LOCATION: Country Office Abuja
POSITION SUMMARY:
As member of the
Program Management Team and with guidance from the Director of Programs, the
Associate Director, SHARP plus Project provides leadership, management,
coordination, and technical expertise for the planning implementation,
monitoring and reporting of the assigned FHI360 Nigeria projects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinates the development and follows up implementation of work plans for the assigned project
- Participates in meetings/events organized by FHI360 Nigeria’s donors, stakeholders and partners (AHNI, CDC, etc) and develop responses to all requests from them
- Works with FHI360 Nigeria technical and finance departments to ensure adequate documentation, tracking and accurate reporting of targets and expenditures for the assigned grant/award.
- Manages the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of sub-contractors/grantees’ program activities including work plans, implementation schedules, sub agreements and close out.
- Ensures appropriate monitoring of subprojects to achieve financial, contractual, and programmatic goals.
- Works with other departments to ensure documentation and easy retrieval of all training, program, M&E and trip reports related to the assigned portfolio
- Guides and supports FHI360 Nigeria state teams in establishing sound management systems to ensure cohesive implementation of project activities.
- Contributes to the development and maintenance of systems that effectively respond to donor requirements regarding implementation procedures, reporting and evaluation.
- Assists the Director of Programs and the Country Director as required to perform duties related to the management of human resources including analysis of staffing needs and resources.
- Coordinates capacity development efforts in support of country and state offices and implementing agency staff, and other partners.
- Ensures availability of technical resources and integrates their efforts into overall program management.
- Assists 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 may be assigned by the Director, PM and the Country Director
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- A multi-skilled person able to perform duties across different technical areas (multitasking)
- Knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries.
- Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection.
- Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain good working rapport with staff and other FHI 360 partners.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially in terms of reporting.
- Ability to travel in Nigeria minimum of 25%.
MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS:
- Masters degree in public health or the behavioral sciences with 7-9 years’ experience (BSc 9-11years) and a minimum of 5 years in HIV/AIDS programming, and experience working with NGOs and CBOs required.
- Candidates with experience working with CDC funded projects will have an added advantage.
- Candidates with Bachelor’s degree and additional experience will be considered. Strong knowledge of HIV/AIDS programming, and of project monitoring a must.
- Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.
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