Recruitment Opportunities at ECEWS in Lagos, Oyo, Enugu, Imo and Anambra

Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme Ltd/Gte (ECEWS) is a leading indigenous nonprofit organization dedicated to improving access to qualitative Healthcare, Education and Economic strengthening services in Nigeria. Our staff includes expert in Health, Education, Social 
Works, Youth, Civil Society and Research. Our CLUMIN-3 project; A Global Fund TB/HIV project-New Funding Model (Key Population Prevention program) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: State Training Officer
Locations: Lagos, Oyo, Enugu & Imo
Over all Job Functions 

• The incumbent will coordinate, and support for implementation of the Global Fund (GF) TB-HIV New Funding Model (NFM) targeting KP-led CSOs capacity building and training activities in the state.
• S/he will work with other staff members, relevant government agencies, and other key stakeholders building the capacity and strengthening participation of KP-led CSOs in HIV implementation in the state.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Work with Central Training Officer to develop updated training materials for KP-led CSOs capacity building.
• Working with the ECEWS training teams develop and deliver training courses, as well as “training of trainers” programs in order to facilitate knowledge sharing.
• Facilitate scheduled training of KP-led CSOs on leadership, project management, and financial Management, financial/budgetary plans, exercise quality the control overall procedures and documents, and ensure proper follow-up as necessary.
• Coordinate KP-Led CSOs for timely submission of reporting on programs, including ad hoc, monthly, interim, quarterly, annual and end-of-project reports.
• Compile monthly performance reports from trainings, including training satisfaction, performance reviews, mock interviews, and client feedback to present to the Program Committee
• Coach KP-led CSOs to improve their effectiveness, coordination, participation and visibility
• Review CSOs performance quarterly to identify issues that can be resolved by changes to the program, and advises management accordingly.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Social Science.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience working on international health issues including HIV, with at least two years working on HI V/AIDS counseling and testing programs in international or resource poor settings.
• Fluency in English; excellent communication skills required;
• Experience working with MARPs

  
Remuneration
ECEWS has a competitive compensation package.

Job Title: Administrative/Office Assistant
Location: Anambra
Over all Job Functions 

• The administrative Assistant provides administrative decision-making and logistic  support to the program.
• S/He oversees the workings of the back office personnel and support staff.
• The incumbent works at managing the office budget and reviews the office expenditure. S/He supports departments within the organization and provides support for any and all projects.
• The position will plan, direct or coordinate all supportive services off the organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

• Establish and implement administration and logistic procedures in Inc with organizational requirement.
• Identify establish and manage an effective working office for the program ensuring effective security
• Identify, establish and manage accommodation for international staff and consultants ensuring effective security
• Maintain administrative staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintain a safe and secure work environment; develop personal growth opportunities
• Maintain continuity among corporate, division, and local work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of physical assets and office, including vehicles, equipment, furniture and office building; arrange for repairs as necessary

Qualifications 

• Degree in Business Administration/Social Sciences or Humanities
• 2 years relevant experience in administration/logistics
• Excellent interpersonal with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Event management skills and corporate representation acumen
• Ability to develop, monitor, and maintain management information systems and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing end over the telephone with individuals and with a wide variety of organizations and audiences and to research, analyse and interpret complex information and produce clear verbal and written reports
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer
Locations: Lagos and Oyo
Over all Job Functions 

• The incumbent will support the development and implementation of best practices and high quality systems necessary for the measurement of the Behavioral Change Communication Prevention for most at risk populations project of the Global Fund (GF) TB-HIV New Funding Model (NFM) Grant to determine the critical successes as it relates to its input, output, outcome and impact across all supported states.
• The incumbent will establish mechanism for routine tracking and the evaluation of the effectiveness of the Behavioral Change Communication Prevention for most at risk populations Project of the Global Fund (GF) TB-HIV New Funding Model (NFM) programs and activities; and will evolve systems that will support the use of results for organization accountability, decision making, feedback and the promotion of strategic knowledge management

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Under the supervision of the M & E Manager He/she will oversee the planning and implementation of Strategic Knowledge Management (SKM) activities required for “CLUSTER FOR MARP INTERVENTION (CLUMIN-3)” Project rules.
• He/she will work closely with critical stakeholders (CBOs, LGA, Health facilities, SMOH/IPs) to achieve program results through the the implementation of a robust M&E plan in line with GF policy.
• He/she will support the CBOs/Facilities validate data reported at state level via electronic means using the DHIS-2 and e PITT.
• He/she will ensure CQA/I of programmatic data generated at the community /facility and LGA level through on-the-job mentoring and supportive supervision to CBOs and HCWs on the National reporting tools, forms and registers.
• Conduct data spot checks during routine CBO/facility visits and Joint biannual Data Quality Assurance (DQA) exercise in conjunction with the State officials (SMOH, LGA) to ensure continuous report of high quality data.
• Promote data quality standard and provide feedback to SMOH, SACA, LACA and CBOs/HCWs through the state/LGA monthly M&E meeting to reinforce the standard.
• Implement training and on-going mentorship on SKM for required for the “CLUSTER FOR MARP INTERVENTION (CLUMIN-3) In line with the Global Fund (GF) TB-HIV New Good Funding Model (NFM) programs and activities.

Qualifications 

• At least 5 years’ post NYSC experience in monitoring and evaluation of health and/or programs, preferably related to HIV/AIDS and reproductive health (maternal and newborn health experience), including the use of data to inform decision making, communication.
• Demonstrated understanding of and familiarity with a range of applied research, monitoring and evaluation approaches including health information systems
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Knowledge of evaluation research methods (qualitative and quantitative), including data processing, database design and data entry. Ability to work with MS Word, ACCESS, Excel, Power Point, Epi Info and SPSS.

Job Title: Finance Officer
Locations: Lagos, Oyo and Anambra
Over all Job Functions 

• The Finance Officer shall manage all financial activities, under the direction of the state Training Officer and the oversight supervision of the Finance Manager.
• This support will include but not limited to supervision and coordination of the provision of all financial support required for the project, ensuring that appropriate control reporting structures are maintained in accordance with ECEWS and donor rules and regulations at the field office.
• H/she will coordinate and act as focal point for issues relating to finance (including salary, payment of travel allowances, process of invoices and receipt of funds) at the field office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Work closely to implement programs accounting/financial reporting systems
• Ensure that the project office operates at all times in accordance with all necessary rules and regulations.
• Manage and oversee all local contr5cts, subcontracts, and other agreements
• Ensure timely review, processing, of subcontractor invoices in collaboration with Central office

Qualifications 

• University degree in Accounting, Humanities, Numeric/Social Science
• Minimum 3 years experience in office administration and operations
• Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing English
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong Numeric skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong computer spreadsheet and word processing skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to be able to accept and discharge substantial responsibilities, to prioritize work assignments, to meet deadlines, and to exercise professional judgment
• Knowledge of CDC,USAID and other funding agencies rules, regulations, and procedures

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a One page capability statement and an updated Resume as a single document with full name as title of the document to: careers@ecews.org with the position and location clearly stated as subject of the email

Note: ECEWS is an equal opportunity employer, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline  23rd September, 2016.