Job Title: Program Manager (PM)
Location: Benin and Zaria
Ogranisation: Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative – NURHI
The Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI) seeks applications from qualified individuals to contribute to improved maternal health and reduced child mortality through increased contraceptive prevalence rate in selected urban areas in Nigeria. As part of its replication plans, NURHI Project is expanding its services to Benin and Zaria project sites with effect from August 2012.
The NURHI Program Manager (PM) will provide overall management, technical and financial oversight for the project field office.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
• Provide guidance, supervision and support to field office staff including the demand generation/advocacy officer, accountant, and monitoring and evaluation officer, including conducting annual performance reviews; ensuring practical application of NURHI Replication Plans, policies and procedures to meet the project deliverables and objectives;
• Benin PM will essentially, receive Technical Supports from Ibadan State Team Leader (STL), while Zaria PM will receive same from Kaduna STL, for the purpose of the replication strategies and other related duties.
Qualifications:
• Strong organizational, interpersonal leadership and management skills
• Good problem-solving and independent thinking skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Power Point)
Education and/or Experience:
• Masters-level professional qualification in public health, social science, communication or equivalence.
• Minimum 5 years leadership experience in an R/H NGO environment
• Ability to speak local dialect will be an added advantage.
Method of Application:
If you are interested in working with the organisation and your skills and capabilities match the job profile, submit your application now.
Apply with your CV and cover letter stating your preferred location in the letter.
English fluency (oral and written) and fluency in local language/dialect will be an added advantage for the NURHI field office positions.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Letters of application and CVs of interested candidates should be received on or before deadline.
Deadline: 27 July 2012.
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