Overview
The Program Officers will principally be responsible for supporting project activities in their coverage states by providing technical
assistance and supervision to implementing organizations/CBOs working on the project in the State, provide effective program management
and supportive supervision, as well as monitoring and reporting on the activities of Implementing organizations/CBOs in their assigned
states.
Method of Application:
A one page application letter, addressed to the National Coordinator, clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job, current
or last remuneration, as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae indicating clearly your valid telephone numbers, e-mail address and
current contact address should be sent by email to acominjobs@gmail.com
The subject of your application should read the position you are applying for, the location, and your name as such: Program Officer(Kebbi)
– Musa Bola Obi
Duties and Responsibilities
Providing up to date information relating to current and emerging issues in malaria in the state or area of coverage.
Proactively and efficiently manage the implementation of the project activities within their states of assignment
Participating in development, management and review of program activities of implementing organizations/CBOs in the states of
responsibility
Monitoring and evaluating progress of implementation in areas of responsibility, this will involve undertaking periodic visits to
program sites within the selected Local Government Areas and wards in their states
Achieving and maintaining an effective and efficient level of communication with the ACOMIN National office, partners and
stakeholders in their states
Supporting the implementing organization to draw up periodic work plans and budgets
Develop state-specific advocacy plans and/or promoting issue areas to various stakeholders and coordinate Advocacy visits at all
levels in the state;
Develop and manage state-specific project plans;
Responsible for financial management of the state project activities;
Support and supervise the daily work of field officers;
Document lessons learned and best practices in monitoring and evaluation, according to standard guidelines;
Represent ACOMIN and make presentations at meetings related malaria;
Participate in related activities of other projects being implemented by ACOMIN in the state;
Manage the state’s reporting cycle to ensure that targets are met and complete reports sent to the national office on a periodic basis,
or when required with strict adherence to timeline;
Ensure the quality of program/ Monitoring and Evaluation by supporting the development and implementation of appropriate
mechanisms to ensure quality;
Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Min Required Experience:
5 year(s)
Min Qualification:
Bachelor’s Degree/HND
Other Requirements:
Basic Requirements
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or other related discipline, a post graduate qualification in Public
health or other related discipline is an added advantage.
S/he must have a minimum of three years’ work experience in Public Health; particularly in Malaria programs or any other
programs in other disease areas.
Five (5) years minimum experience is required for candidates without a post graduate degree
Local knowledge, language and residency in the state of choice is mandatory.
Additional Skills
Proven presentation skills and ability to write detailed and coherent reports.
Ability to utilize office application programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other program software e.g DHIS
and statistical applications like SPSS, epilnfo, etc
Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports.
Proven ICT skills, especially in the development of MIS software using database software.
Proven ability to maintain schedules for deliverables and track budgets.
Ability to coordinate with partners from all levels of government and the private sector.
Ability to guide and motivate staff in the field.
Do note that any candidate with submissions for multiple positions and who do not abide by the method of application will be disqualified.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
source: http://jobcenternigeria.com/vacancy-for-program-officer-niger-state-at-techtrain-consulting-october-2019/