Association for Reproductive and Family Health Vacancy for a State Program Associate
Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the
leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs
for improving Sexual and Reproductive
Health (SRH), Care and Treatment
of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria, etc. We offer professionals,
opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and
competitive remuneration.
We seek applications from qualified persons for the position below in a
USAID funded OVC project: Local Partners for Orphans and Vulneable
Children Project in Region One:
Job Title: State Program Associate (Household Economic Strengthening - HES)
Location: Lagos
Job Summary
- The Program Associate will assist in programming for Vulnerable
Children, and their Families through Household economic strengthening
activities, Graduation/Transitioning of eligible enrolees and
establishing public- private partnership (PPP), in addition to the
engagement of Community leaders/FBOs to promote sustainability and
ownership. Of essence is strengthening the coordinating structures at
Community, LGA and State levels.
Specific Responsibilities
- Reporting to Director of Programs (Lagos)
- Assist in Household Economic Strengthening activities at
community level in line with the project proposal and implementation
plan.
- Liaise with private sector actors, local government officials,
local NGOs and civil society organization, local religious leaders and
other notables to enlist their support for the project.
- Maintain close working relationships with humanitarian and
development organizations, and local partners (banks, training
institutes, insurance companies and micro-finance institutions),
including representing ARFH at local coordination meetings as assigned.
- Provide support to stakeholders at State, LGA and CBO levels to
develop state specific work plans on Household Economic Strengthening.
- Strengthen technical capacity of CBOs, LGAs and SMWASD on Household Economic Strengthening strategies.
- Assist in coordinating and provide direct oversight to project
activities to ensure successful implementation of Household Economic
Strengthening strategies.
- Ensure adherence to all donor requirements in program activities and reports
- Provide timely update on grant work plan progress.
- Participate in project review meetings, project monitoring, reporting and documentation
- Fashion out market oriented strategies to ensure sustainability
of livelihood gains, including: private sector demand-driven job
creation, enterprise development, financial education, value chain
linkages and appropriate savings, VSLA, credit & insurance services
for various age groups.
- Identify appropriate partners and foster appropriate linkages with private sector organization for funding.
- Assist households to implement activities that have long-term
viability to empower them to take care of the needs of their wards and
children.
Qualifications
- A Degree in Economics, Social Sciences or related disciplines
with at least 3-4 years post National Youth Service experience, which
must include at least 2 years in Household Economic Strengthening of
Vulnerable Families and financial literacy activities.
- Also, preferred are knowledge of health programs within the
Nigeria public sector, health system, NGOs/CBOs and collaborative
relationship and liaison with community leaders.
- An MPH is added advantage.
- Familiarity with local tradition and language is highly desirable.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Comprehensive
Curriculum Vitae and Cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word
document) explaining suitability for the job; to:
[email protected] Please indicate the title of post applied for in the subject line of the email.
Note
- Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile
phone numbers on the application letter as well as the name and
contact addresses of at least two referees.
- Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply.
- ARFH has a Child Safeguarding policy in place and is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
Application Deadline 23rd May, 2016.