Society for Women Development and Empowerment of Nigeria (SWODEN) is a non-discriminatory and not-for-profit nongovernmental organization founded with the aim of improving the status of women and young people at the grassroots level. We provide interventions through the use of locally available resources to ensure ownership and sustainability whilst providing interventions on health, education, economic empowerment, nutrition, democracy and governance, youth focused programs and research. 

 

We are recruiting to fill the position below: 

 

Job Title: Chief of Party

 

Location: Adamawa

Contract Type: Full time

Job Description/Project Summary

SWODEN is seeking applications for the above position for an anticipated USAID-funded Key Populations Activity in Nigeria which will build on current investments made by USAID to reduce risk of HIV transmission among key populations and will improve their enrolment and retention in care and treatment across the HIV cascade. This includes providing HIV prevention, care, and treatment services, as well as addressing structural barriers to KPs accessing these services.

The Activity will address critical gaps and bottlenecks in the response to HIV among KPs by implementing a comprehensive package of services in line with the WHO guidelines. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of the final applicant is subject to USAID approval.

 

Responsibilities

The Chief of Party COP will provide leadership, managerial and technical support throughout the implementation of the project and will be responsible for the administration, program management, performance monitoring and technical implementation and oversight of all program activities.

The COP will serve as the principal institutional liaison to the Nigerian Government (GON) and USAID/Nigeria and is expected to have regular communication with the USAID/Nigeria Agreement Officer’s Representative.

 

Minimum Recruitment Standards

A minimum of a Master's degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Management, Social Work, or Business Administration with a focus on public health, social sciences, or related field. A first degree in Medicine is preferred;

A minimum of ten (10) years of experience with progressively increasing responsibility designing, implementing, managing and leading large development program involving multiple partners, stakeholders, and geographic target areas in a developing country. The 10 years must be inclusive of five (5) years prior experience as a Chief of Party or similar leadership role of similar size and complexity;

The 10 years must also be inclusive of a minimum of three (3) years of experience providing specific technical direction and oversight of the development and management of HIV programs with key populations;

Demonstrated ability through previous experience leading a technical activity through evidence and data driven decision making;

Demonstrated ability through previous experience to establish and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders.

 

Remuneration

SWODEN offers a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer. 

 

Application Closing Date

12th May, 2019.

 

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Applications to: [email protected]

 

Note

Only applications sent electronically (i.e. by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

SWODEN does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview