• Application Deadline: Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Program Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 5 years


• Location Nasarawa


• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit  , Project Management 
  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide support to programs


• S/he will also design/review program materials and produce briefing and reports for meetings and technical consultations.


• S/he will also support LHEF ethics applications and reporting


• Coordinate technical advisory group, including maintaining communication with group members, documenting consultations. 


• Support preparation for and implementation of Programs including communicating with program partners, maintaining timelines and documentation of Program activities, and planning for and supporting implementation of Programs. 


• Oversee project coordination and partner collaboration to ensure timely communication, information sharing, and project implementation


• Coordinate and support work planning, budgeting, and reporting


• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of contractual agreements with organizations and consultants; monitor, review, and manage approval of invoices


• Facilitate efficient communication with donors, partners, and consultants; establish and implement systems for partner, consultant, and field communication


• Participate in communicating of the project’s vision, activities, and project results; develop/review external-facing presentations, briefs, and reports

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Organize meetings and events (e.g. regular donor meetings, technical expert group meetings)


• Support new business development initiatives as needed


• Represent LHEF at meetings and events

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

 Education

• Bachelor's degree in Medical sciences, social sciences, public health or a related field

 Experience

• 3-5 years of experience implementing or managing Local, National and international public health programs, preferably NGO projects


• Program management and/or program coordination experience required


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and ethically in international settings with multi-cultural teams and with technical and administrative staff and consultants


• Proven expertise facilitating collaborative work with diverse partners engaged in complex projects; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with these partners and colleagues and build strong professional relationships and networks

 Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and concise way and to help stakeholders act on the information


• Knowledge of donor rules and regulations


• Ability to manage and coordinate diverse tasks and facilitate relationships among multiple parties


• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner


• Expertise preparing thorough, well-written, and concise documents


• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues in assigned areas


• Ability to work and effectively communicate across operations, program, and research teams


• Ability to work well in a team environment


• Ability to work efficiently independently


• Organizational skills and attention to detail


• Good presentation skills


• Proficiency in all programs in the Microsoft Office Suite; experience in other computer programs desired


• A deep commitment to global health and development issues