FHI Jobs: Vacancy for Senior Program Officer

FHI Jobs: Vacancy for Senior Program Officer


FHI is a global health and development organization whose rigorous, science-based approach builds programs that create lasting change. Founded in 1971, FHI maintains offices and staff worldwide, helping to forge strong local relationships that enable us to make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity—improving lives for millions. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Senior Programs Officer based in Anambra, Nigeria. 


POST TITLE: Senior Program Officer
 
LOCATION: Nigeria
 
Req ID: 1415
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
1. The Senior Programs Officer, under the supervision of the Zonal Manager will provide support in program planning, design, review and the monitoring of project activities to the country and zonal offices,

2. He/she will work with the Zonal Manager (ZM) to provide support and coordinate the FHI/Nigeria activities within USAID and PEPFAR guidelines and regulations,

3. Assist in strengthening a system of reporting on program progress against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluation frameworks,

4. Assist the Zonal Manager in the development of program strategies, subproject documents, work plans and budgets,

5. Supervise the work of the Program Officer and assist the Zonal Manager in the provision of programmatic assistance to local FHI partners in programming HIV/AIDS/STI activities,

6. Work with the Zonal Manager to oversee technical capacity building activities at the national, state and local government levels and for local Implementing Agencies (IAs), 

7. Remain informed on current programs and research in the STI/HIV field; hones skills by working closely with international prevention specialists,
 
REQUIREMENTS:
 
Masters degree in public health or the behavioural sciences with 5-7 years experience and a minimum of 5 years in HIV/AIDS programming, experience working with NGOs and CBOs required. 

Candidates with Bachelor’s degree with 7-9 years experience will be considered. Strong knowledge of HIV/AIDS programming, and project monitoring is a must. Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.
 
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