The Project Coordinators will be embedded within each State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development (SMWASD) in Kogi, Nasarawa, FCT, Benue and Edo. S/he will report directly to the OVC Project Manager.

 

Technical Responsibilities

Coordinate the organisational development of the SMWASD through targeting technical assistance in carrying out organisation capacity assessment of the SMWASD

Develop capacity development package to address gaps identified in the SMWASD

Provide mentoring, coaching and hands on support  in establishing effective systems for planning, monitoring and coordination of the OVC response

Work with the SMWASD to institute an effective monitoring and evaluation system that will feed into the national level system

Serve as the state representative of the SMILE project

Provide technical support to the SMWASD in developing LGA capacity to coordinate community level  OVC interventions

Work with the SMWASD to effectively manage all SMILE service providers in the state

Ensure effective data collection of all activities implemented at the state level

Provide timely reports to AAN on all activities of the project.

S/he will be responsible for delivering ActionAid component of SMILE project at state level

 

Reporting and Accountability

Submit to Project Manager timely informative reports, showing progress towards outputs and objectives of the SMILE project

Develop concept note for each programme activity for approval by the line manager.

Submit situational and any other non-routine reports when necessary or when asked to

Facilitate the sharing of information among stakeholders.

Submit success stories or case studies on lessons learnt for sharing.

Identify and recommend opportunities for collaboration and other forms of engagement by AAN outside the ambit of SMILE. 

 

Financial Management

Participate in and contribute to the development of AAN annual plans and budgets

Submit timely financial reports on funds released for activities in the state ensuring compliance with AAN financial reporting requirements.

Support partners to develop realistic budgets, linking budgets to planned and agreed activities.

Actively source for and participate in fund raising activity for AAN including developing concept notes and proposals.

 

Representation

Represent AAN in the state – including attending meetings on behalf of AAN

Make presentations at professional meetings and conferences on matters related to the monitoring and evaluation of the community system strengthening components of the HSS intervention.

 

Others

Carry out any other responsibilities assigned by the Project Manager.

 

Person Specifications

 

Education/Qualifications

Degree in Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential. 

Masters degree in a related field is desirable.

 

Experience

Seven (7) years post NYSC experience is essential

Four (4) years’ experience in a similar position in the development sector preferably in community based health work is essential 

 

Skill/Abilities

Ability to maintain donor relationship and accountability in line with funding policies and standards is essential

Demonstrable facilitation skills is essential

Strong oral and written communication skills is essential

 

Personal Qualities

A person of integrity, creative and able to take initiative with ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment is essential

All interested candidates should complete the application form accessed fromwww.actionaid.org/nigeria and send as an attachment to [email protected].

 

Only electronically submitted forms will be entertained.

 

ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women are particularly welcome.

 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 6th June, 2013. While we respect all applicants, interview date will be communicated only to short listed candidates.