Program Associate at John Snow Incorporated (JSI)


John Snow Inc, John Snow, Incorporated (JSI)

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.