N.G.O SECTOR: Africare, a US-based NGO established in 1970, has been working in Nigeria since 1978 and is currently operating more than 50 community-based development projects in 17 African countries. Africare has long standing experience in the design and delivery of technical, training, material and financial assistance to self-help efforts in the fields of health/HIV-AIDS, food security, natural resource management, water resource development, micro-enterprise, civil society strengthening and good governance. Health programs are important to Africares work in virtually all countries where it operates and constitute about one-half of Africare’s overall development assistance effort. Africare’s rapidly growing youth portfolio is focused on building the capacity of youth to adapt to their environments and succeed by impacting their communities. In Nigeria, Africare has its main office in Lagos and field offices in Abuja, Port Harcourt, Asaba, Uyo and Benin City, with smaller satellite offices in Bayelsa, and Cross River States. Africare is preparing to implement a Youth Scholar-Athletes Development Project (YSADP) in Delta, Nigeria that will support a cohort of male and female secondary school and engage them in a school based program that develops skills in track and field events and supports academic excellence with a view to excelling in both areas to ensure competitiveness for admission to University programs. The project aims to empower Nigerian youth using track and field as a platform and prepare them for the future. The program is a two year program with expectation for further funding. Position: Project Officer Reports To: State Program Officer Location: Delta State - Nigeria. Job Description: The Project Officer works under the supervision of the State Programme Manager – in Delta state Additional administrative support and supervision will be provided by Delta state office staff. The PO/GPN will work closely with teachers, peer educators and parent-teacher bodies to enhance specific learning outcomes to promote knowledge and influence behavior of beneficiaries around ensuring school completion. The project officer will be expected to liaise with community leaders, public officials and parents and caregivers to help develop a supportiveenvironment for school completion promoting curricular and extra-curricular pursuits. The PO also coordinates training and mentoring of peer educators and provides supportive supervision for teachers to ensure they can independently run activities with the girls in the absence of the PO. The GPN Project Officer is responsible for providing programmatic, administrative and logistics oversight of the project in the two girls secondary schools. S/he will guide the development and deployment of the teaching curriculum, and will be responsible for supervising all the work done under this project by student peer educators, teachers and consultants. S/he will be responsible for monitoring, supervision and implementation and reporting of all data and activities. S/he will collate/analyze data, using the developed performance management tool, and provide timely reporting on project activities. • S/he will ensure that data tools are in place in project schools. S/he is responsible for ensuring that all programmatic reports due to the donor, which include program and financial reports are prepared and submitted to her supervisors in good enough time for review at Country and HQ level before submission to the donor. Duties/Responsibilities: Under the guidance and supervision of the State Program Officer, the Project Officer will carry out the following responsibilities: Programmatic Develop work, training and activity plans for the execution of the project Support the review and adaptation of the training curriculum based on the needs assessment and ongoing program reviews Liaise with School services and parents bodies of schools to ensure buy-in and strong and collaborative participation within state and National guidelines Visit participating schools on a weekly basis to carry out programmatic activities and follow up on non –attendees activities Monitors and reports on all activities in assigned schools Prepares and submits weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports using the assigned template Ensure that any gaps in programming are brought to the attention of the State Programme Manager to ensure timely adjustments Prepare presentations for funders and wider audiences to attract greater support for the project Administrative and Operational Prepare plans, budgets, and reports for workshops, trainings, travel and other project activities Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in public health, Medical Sciences, Social Sciences, Arts, Management, Humanities, public administration or management, or a combination of equivalent relevant experience and education. Minimum of 3 years’ experience working on SRH/FP, OVC, or integrated health projects, including HIV/AIDS with competency in gender mainstreaming and/or integration and developing implementing and reporting for community programs. Strong skills in data management and analysis, including experience with primary collection of data, design of forms and data collection instruments Ability to translate technical information into practical guidance tools and effectively communicate them using presentation packages Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills with proficiency (reading, writing, speaking and comprehension) in English Ability to carry out independent work with initiative, creativity and good judgment without close supervision Demonstrated ability to work with the private sector, small business owners, community groups, government agencies, civil society groups, health institutions and trade unions Demonstrated competence in assessing priorities and in managing a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment, and in meeting deadlines with attention to detail and quality. Understanding of US Government regulations and administrative procedures. Proven ability to communicate well with, motivate, guide, and direct all levels of staff. Proficiency in computer application; word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation packages and internet applications highly desirable High level of diplomacy skills with a strong focus on relationship building with institutions and organizations. Commitment to building best practice, ability to replicate and transfer knowledge Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, consultants and project beneficiaries Must be available to travel and carry out any other duties as required to meet project targets Leadership and team management qualities including crises and conflict management and mediation Method of Application: All potential job applicants should prepare a CV and cover letter. In the cover letter (not more than 2 pages in length), the applicant should briefly describe his or her motivation for the position and highlight relevant experience. Subject Heading for the application email should be as follows: Project Officer. GPN. Africare. Delta Please send cover letters and CVs to email address stated below: [email protected] NB: All CVs/Resumes must be in either word format or PDF format. Only shortlisted applicants would be contacted. Africare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to workplace diversity. Application Deadline: 4th December, 2014 HSEWN.............a division of Tripple World Africa Network!
Posted on: Wed, 26 Nov 2014 06:33:48 +0000
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