Posted on: Thu 15-02-2024

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs to improve Sexual and Reproductive Health, Care, and Treatment of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis Malaria, etc. We offer professional opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment, and competitive remuneration.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief of Party

Location: Abuja

Job type: Full-time

Job Description

• Provides Overall strategic and technical leadership in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the project in selected states.
• Serve as the principal point of contact between the Donor and ARFH on procedural and substantive matters related to the project.
• Lead the development of annual work plans and budgets for project implementation.
• Oversee the advocacy and collaboration with primary stakeholders and gatekeepers to provide an enabling environment for the implementation of program activities at the State and National level.
• Review and approve submitted program budgets to guide program implementation at the national and state level
• Manage the relationship between ARFH and Sub- Recipient including the Sub-Contractor on the project.
• Represent ARFH at national high-level meetings with the Government of Nigeria (GoN), donors, and partners
• Submit narrative and financial reports to the donor and other relevant stakeholders when due.

Specific Responsibilities

• We seek applications from qualified persons for the following position in an anticipated US CDC funded Immunization project “Strengthening immunization program implementation in sub-national consequential geographies in Nigeria (SIPIS-Nigeria)”.
• The candidate will be based in Abuja with oversight functions in selected states and report to the Director of Programs.

Qualifications

• MBBS, B.Sc. Degree in any Medical or Social Sciences
• Master's Degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Development Studies, Social Work, or other health-related field.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a senior program management position.
• Demonstrated experience in routine immunization
• Proven record of accomplishment of leadership, supportive supervision, mentoring, and coaching skills.
• Ability to develop and track project work plans and budgets effectively.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English Language.
• Great Interpersonal Communication Skills.
• Excellent computer skills in MS Office suite and working knowledge of M & E software

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining their suitability for the job to: [email protected] using the position as the subject of the email.

And

Click here to apply online

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 including their functional e-mail addresses and telephone numbers.
• Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply.
• ARFH has a Child Safeguarding policy in place and is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

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