John Snow, Incorporated (JSI) – We are public health care and health systems consultants and researchers driven by a passion to improve health services and health outcomes for all.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Program Associate
Project Number: 7200AA20CA00017
Location: Abuja
Period of Performance: 12 months consultancy (possible extension)
Start date: October 02, 2023
Details
- We are implementing a Total Market Approach (TMA) to HIV prevention programming activity in Nigeria under a donor-funded sub-award mechanism.
- This activity builds on previous JSI work and has been expanded to include HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and HIV self-testing kits.
- Under this project, JSI will increase vulnerable and key population demand for, and access to condoms, PrEP, and HIV self-testing kits using a total market approach.
- This will require project engagement across the public, social marketing, and commercial sectors to ensure sustainable markets for the commodities.
- The Program Associate will provide day-to-day support to project implementation, ongoing communication, and routine monitoring of the project workplan.
- S/he works under the supervision of the Senior Technical Advisor.
- The Program Officer will work closely with the Senior SBCC Advisor, the Technical Advisor, and the Market Development Advisor.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and report the progress of the objectives and goals of the program.
- Develop promotional materials/venues, manages relational databases, and establish/forecasts budget requirements.
- Develop work plans to accomplish objectives and monitors progress toward their achievement.
- Monitor expenditures and may prepare financial reports; may assist in identifying funding resources and developing fund-raising strategies and initiatives.
- Prepare operational and statistical reports to assist in effective decision-making
- Work with team members to conduct capacity-building activities e
- Work with team members in the development and publication of manuscripts, abstracts, technical briefs, and reports to share best practices and improve learning.
- Work with team members to showcase project gains through success stories, press releases, and infographics.
- Monitor and optimize social media analytics to improve performance.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor/project team members.
Qualifications / Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Health field or equivalent work experience in public health or program implementation.
Required Experience / Skills:
- Minimum of 2 years of related work experience.
- Previous experience in an NGO environment is a plus.
- Similar experience in US-funded projects is desirable.
- Experience in donor-funded projects is required.
- Accuracy, numerical and analytical skills.
- Dynamic, flexible, and have a sense of confidentiality, team spirit, and proactive.
- Ability to learn quickly and share learning with colleagues and partners.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Consistent ability to meet multiple deadlines and remain focused.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Ability to work independently and as a team player who works well in a multicultural environment.
- Excellent written and spoken English language.
- Excellent knowledge & skill in MS Office, such as Windows, Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
- A high degree of self-motivation, resourcefulness, reliability, and honesty.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: recruiting@ng.jsi.com using “Program Associate, Abuja” as the subject of the email.
Note
- Only shortlisted candidates will be considered for interviews.