Regional Program Advisor at ARFH

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the
leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs
for improving Reproductive Health and Family planning (RH/FP), Care and
Treatment of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria etc.
We offer
professional opportunities for career advancement, good working
environment and competitive remuneration. We seek applications from
qualified persons for the following position in a USAID funded OVC
project; Local Partners for Orphans and Vulnerable Children Project in
Region One: Lagos/Rivers/Akwa Ibom States.

Association for Reproductive and Family Health is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Regional Program Advisor

Location: Uyo
Reports to: Chief of Party and working closely with the Director of Programs

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a University Degree in the Social Sciences with Master’s Degree in Public Health or related field.
• Possession of a PhD will be added advantage.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills, with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power point and NOMIS.
• Experience and good understanding of USAID principles and procedures will be added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years working experience on donor funded HIV/AIDs
  (PMTCT/eMTCT, Nutrition), OVC, family centered and community based
  projects in Nigeria with good knowledge of national health programs,
  health system, NGOs/CBOs and collaborative relationship and liaison with
  community leaders.

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensure effective technical lead of OVC programming implementation activities of the projects in Rivers & Akwa Ibom states.
• Ensure mentorship for program staff in order to maintain a high
  standard of capacity for the implementation of quality programming.
  Oversee performance evaluation process for all the projects staff.
• Provide technical support through oversight visits, coaching,
  mentoring and integrated supportive to direct reports (staff) and
  partners on the project.
• Provide leadership to the development of annual work plans as
  well as state level monthly/quarterly implementation work plans for
  partners on the project.
• In collaboration with the leadership of partner organizations,
  identify key process weaknesses and capacity gaps with potential to
  hinder effective delivery of quality programmes. Incorporate remedial
  actions in technical assistance and capacity building plans.
• Oversee the quality implementation and support of ongoing
  programming based on robust grant management and monitoring and
  evaluation systems.
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• Contribute to operations and technical reviews of OVC strategies
  in relevant areas of programming and ensure it reflects strategic
  plans at national level as well as donor priorities.
• Ensure adherence to all donor requirements in programme,
  activities, reports, security, procurement, HR and financial grant
  management protocols.
• Provide guidance to senior program staff to ensure that data on
  OVC is used effectively for advocacy and realignment of project
  implementations as necessary.
• Establish and maintain relationship with the relevant
  coordination bodies and line ministries to promote advocacy priorities
  on the OVC project.
• Provide support to Chief of Party and working closely with the
  Director of Programs and other directors to represent the organization
  with governmental bodies, stakeholders and donors.
• Prepare relevant reports including quarterly, half – year and
  end year reports, positive results achieved on the project and lessons
  learnt and ensure they are shared with stakeholders including the donor
  in a timely manner.
• Coordinate project review meetings, project monitoring and evaluation, reporting and documentation.
• Participate in development process of donor proposals-log
  frames, narratives and budgets – based on sector and ARFH’s priorities.
• Oversee donor and internal narrative reporting, ensuring that
  all reports are of high quality and meet the standards 0fARFH and donor
  requirements.
• Work with Chief of Party and working closely with the Director
  of Programs and other directors to establish and maintain relationships
  with other agencies and organizations on all programming aspects and to
  meet community needs.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive
Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in only one (1) attachment (MS Word
document) explaining suitability for the job to: programs@arfh-ng.org please indicate the title of post applied for in the subject line of the email.

Note

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile
  phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional
  referees.
• Candidates must provide functional e-mail addresses and telephone number of the referees.
• Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply.

Deadline  24th March, 2016.