The Population Council is an international, non-profit, non-governmental institution that seeks to improve the well-being and reproductive health of current and future generations around the world and help achieve a humane, equitable and sustainable balance between people and resources. The Council’s major program areas ace HIV&AIDS, Reproductive Health and Poverty, Gender, and Youth. The Council conducts biomedical, social science and public health research and helps build research capacities in developing countries.
We are seeking a professional to fill the position below:
Job Title: Priority Populations Advisor – Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC)
Locations: Abuja, Lagos or Cababar – Cross River
Description
- The Population Council is seeking to recruit an experienced professional for an anticipated USAID/PEPFAR project providing support to Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) in Nigeria
- The successful candidate will provide technical leadership to OVC programming for innovative interventions for priority sub-populations of OVC, such as Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) and children of key populations.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Social Sciences or Public Health with clear focus on gender, adolescent’s or women’s health issues.
- Minimum of seven years’ experience in designing and implementing programs in Sub-Saharan Africa to address the health risks faced by AGYW and children of key populations (particularly regarding HIV and TB), and gender- related barriers to services and equality, preferably in Nigeria.
- Proven track record of thriving as part of a team and fostering collaboration to achieve goals, meet milestones, and produce quality results.
- Skills and experience in program monitoring and evaluation, including quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
- A good understanding of the intersections between health, gender, and humn rights.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the social welfare context and health system in Nigeria, and preferably in the South/SouthEast
- Understanding of PEPFAR OVC programming priorities, strategies, and monitoring and evaluation tools and systems.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (including presentations) in English (professional level) required.
- Willingness to travel regularly and in difficult circumstances.
- Leadership qualities and ability to create synergies where applicable.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
- Expert computer skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Technical Director to provide technical leadership and technical support for the design and implementation of evidence-based interventions and approaches related to priority sub-populations of OVC such as:
- Empowerment strategies to reduce the risk of HIV for AGYW
- Strategies and approaches to provide comprehensive services for children of key populations.
- Support program efforts by providing guidance and hands-on support in conducting assessments, advising on partnerships and strategies
- Ensure the day-to-day implementation of the work plan activities related to AGYW and children of key populations.
- Develop program monitoring and evaluation instruments and associated operations manual
- Contribute to monitoring and evaluation efforts and data collection.
- Facilitate collaboration between government and NGO service providers and communities to strengthen referrals services and systems between these entities.
- Represent the Council to and collaborate with relevant international development, donor and research institutions through relationship building, information sharing, and representation.
- Facilitate, draft, and participate in the development of, and/or the timely completion/review of OVC technical reports, such as: monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reports and newsletters; strategic plans and work plans; and other ad-hoc reports, as required.
- Stay abreast of state-of-the-art developments in quality and innovations related to OVC programming and social service system strengthening and share relevant information as appropriate.
- Travel as needed to project sites for technical assistance, training, and supervision.
Deadline: 22nd May, 2018.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letters (stating current salary and salary expectations) and Resume in PDF format to: mzibiri@popcouncil.org Clearly state the position title and your full names – starting with the surname first, then other names in the subject area of the e-mail. Example: “Priority Populations Advisor, OVC (Abuja/Lagos/Calabar) – Ben, Joshua Ekong”
Note
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- No phone calls, please.
- The Population Council is an equal opportunity employer. Nigerian national preferred.
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