Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) Job for an Organisation Development Specialist
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 to fill the position below
in our STEER Project for Vulnerable Children and their families in
parts of northern and southern Nigeria:
Job Title: Organisation Development Specialist
Location: Kano
Specific Responsibilities
- Coordinate STEER project activities in the States, in line with
the project implementation plan and report directly to the Senior OD
Advisor.
- Provide on the job technical assistance to the SMWASD, LGAs and CSOs on the STEER OVC Project.
- Implement training plans to meet capacity needs at States, LGA and Community levels
- Conducts Advocacy to the Public and Private sectors to generate support for Vulnerable Children
- Ensure that all project reporting and M&E systems are
effectively implemented and that required information and reports are
submitted accurately and on time.
- Develop and maintain strong external networks with government
agencies, partners, other USAID implementing partners, and other key
stakeholders in the State.
- Promote implementation of Quality Improvement Standards in the State.
- Participate in the Capacity Assessment of State MDAs, LGAs, CSOs
and implementation of appropriate strategies to address identified gaps
for improved performance.
- Serve as a resource at the state level to all Stakeholders and Partners in the implementation of the STEER OVC Project
- Strengthen structures at the State, LGA and Community levels for
quality service delivery to Vulnerable Children in a sustainable
manner.
Requirements
- A Degree in social sciences or relevant disciplines with a
minimum of 4 years work experience, which must include 2-3 years strong
OVC programming for vulnerable children, Organizational development or
system strengthening.
- Computer skills in MS Office Suite applications including Word,
Excel, and PowerPoint are essential, in addition to good Communication
skills.
- Familiarity with local tradition and language is highly
desirable. Preference will be given to qualified candidates from the
project states and with demonstrated relevant previous experience.
- Also, preferred are knowledge of health programs with the
Nigeria public sector, health system, NGOs/CBOs and collaborative
relationship with substantial experience in implementing community-level
development projects, using participatory engagement and grassroots
mobilization techniques.
- A higher degree is added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover letters and
CV's, in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining suitability
for the job, to:
[email protected]
Note
- Please indicate the title of post applied for in the subject line of the email
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile
phone numbers on the application letter as well as for three
professional referees (i.e. from present and former employers)
- For every agency or organization that you have worked for please
indicate the name of your supervisor, his/her functional email address
and functional telephone numbers
- Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply
- ARFH has a Child Safeguarding policy in place and is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)
Application Deadline 3rd March, 2017.