ARFH, an indigenous non-governmental, not- for-profit organisation known for leadership in sexual and reproductive health including family planning as well 

as HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria is soliciting for dynamic applicants to fill the vacant position of Vice President. Our organisational vision is enhanced quality 

of life including reproductive health and rights of individuals and communities in Nigeria and elsewhere in Africa. 

 

The uniqueness of ARFH is in its partnership with organisations in public, private and NGO sectors combining efforts in addressing priority national health and social challenges in line with national policies and national strategic plans through innovative and high impact community based initiatives. 

 

VICE PRESIDENT: (Reports directly to the President/CEO) 

 

Specific Responsibilities; 

•  Support and partner with the President/CEO and Board members to meet organisational vision and mission. 

•  Provide strategic direction, leadership and management that assure programmatic excellence and integrates all aspects of programmatic activities to include advocacy, communication, finance, fundraising, management, monitoring and evaluation and technology. 

•  Provide leadership for effective communication, collaboration, cooperation and cohesion between and among programmes, including prioritisation of programming that may be competing for limited resources. 

•  Provide effective and clear direction ensuring advocacy and programmatic objectives are met and aligned with the mission ofARFH. 

•  Increase capacity to generate and diversify revenue and fundraising to support and maintain existing programs. 

•  Have primary responsibility for development and execution of proposals in line with organisational strategic plan. 

•  Develop and implement a stewardship program aimed at cultivating deeper ties with donors, foundations and the private sector 

•  Ensure accountability and good stewardship with allocation and use of funds. 

•  Assures work quality and organisational stability through development and implementation of standards, controls, systems and procedures and regular evaluation 

•  Assures a work environment that recruits, natures, retain and support quality and well-disciplined staff 

•  Assures process for selecting, developing, motivating and evaluating staff for efficient performance 

•  Facilitates the integration of the organisation into the fabric of the society by ensuring the use of effective marketing and communications activities. 

•  Act as advocate within the public and private sector for issues relevant to ARFH programs. 

 

 

QUALIFICATION:

•  A degree in Medicine, Nursing/midwifery or social sciences with Masters in Public Health. A PhD will be an added advantage 

•  Superior ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing, ability to speak French will be an added advantage. 

•  15-20 years working experience in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights, HlV / AIDS, TB and Malaria. 

•  Proven track record of managing for success, ability to initiate and generate fundable proposals. 

•  Examples of having expanded and cultivated donorrelationship overtime.. 

•  Strong organizational and management skills with exceptional attributes to detect 

•  Comprehensive knowledge of donor funded programs, regulations and requirements

 

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

We invite qualified candidates to send a resume and cover letter with salary history and desired salary through the application button or email at [email protected]. Only candidates who have selected for an interview will br contacted.

 

Tenure:  3 years and renewable

Closing Date: June 30th, 2015

 

ARFH is an equal opportunity organization women are therefore encouraged to aply. ARFH also has a child safeguarding policy in place