FHI 360 State Program Managers Jobs Vacancies

FHI
360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives
in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff
includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic
development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology – creating a
unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development
challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and
territories.

We
are currently seeking qualified candidates for the vacant position below:

Job
Title: State
Program Manager
Job ID: 18957
Location: Port Harcourt

Description

The
Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services (SIDHAS) project is
a five-year PEPFAR program to provide high quality HIV/AIDS services, and
to build the capacity of the public and private sectors in Nigeria in
order to provide these services in a sustainable manner.
The
SIDHAS project is funded by the United States Agency for International
Development (USAID).

Job
Summary / Responsibilities

The
State Program Manager is part of the senior management team for FHI360
Nigeria, in a decentralized country management structure and forms part of
the strategic team that directs the operations of FHI360 Nigeria overall.
S/he
is responsible for program planning, implementation, monitoring, and
reporting of the interventions implemented by FHI360 and its partners in
the assigned state.
S/he
is accountable for judicious use of all resources entrusted with FHI360
and its partners in the assigned state.

Duties
and Responsibilities

Participate
in development of and monitors work plans and budgets; ensures appropriate
levels of technical assistance in program operations; coordinates partner
efforts in program implementation; ensures appropriate program monitoring
and accurate financial and programmatic reporting to the Country Office.
Work
with the relevant departments to establish and execute a capacity
development plan to provide assistance to the state office for effective
program planning, implementation and monitoring.
Provide
overall supervision for FHI360/Nigeria state office staff and ensure
compliance with technical, programmatic, contractual and financial
requirements set by FHI360 and its donors.
Responsible
for the overall management and coordination of FHI360 activities at the
state office.
Serve
as the point of contact of FHI360 with government officials and coordinate
and collaborate with all public sector and NGO partners at the state.
With
the assistance of the country office M&E staff, monitor all
intervention strategies to ensure that they meet contractual, financial
and programmatic goals.
With
technical assistance from country office technical specialists, provide
programmatic/technical assistance to all local FHI360 partners in the
design, implementation, modification, monitoring and evaluation of project
activities.
Coordinate
all capacity building activities for FHI360 partners at the state level.
Review
periodic reports (programmatic and financial) submitted by all
collaborating partners at the state office level and forward same to the
country office.
Undertake
regular monitoring visits to project sites as necessary.
Ensure
that all FHI360 assets and other resources are effectively managed.
Collaborate
with other IPs based in the state to coordinate project activities.
Perform
other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MBBS/MD/PHD
or similar degree with 5-7 years relevant experience with international
development programs which includes 5 years experience with HIV/AIDS
program planning and implementation at the community or state level
working with public and NGO sectors.
Or
MS/MA in Social Science, Public Health or related field, MPH preferred,
and a minimum of 7-9 years relevant experience with international
development programs which includes 5 years experience with HIV/AIDS
program planning and implementation at the community or state level
working with public and NGO sectors.
Or
BS/BA in Social Science, Public Health or related field, with a minimum of
9-11 years relevant experience with international development programs
which includes 5 years experience with HIV/AIDS program planning and
implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO
sectors.
Demonstrated
success in multicultural environments is required.

Salary
& Benefit
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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