Organizational Development Specialist Job at ARFH Nigeria

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Job Title: Organizational Development Specialist

Locations: Nigeria (Sokoto, Plateau, Kano, Kaduna, Bauchi)

Employer: Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH)

Specific Responsibilities:

•   Coordinate STEER project activities in the States, in line with the project implementation plan and report directly to the Senior OD Advisor.

•   Provide on the job technical assistance to the SMWASD, LGAs and CSOs on the STEER OVC Project.

•   Participate in the Capacity Assessment of State MDAs, LGAs, CSOs and implementation of appropriate strategies to address identified gaps for improved performance.

•   Serve as a resource at the state level to all Stakeholders and Partners in the implementation of the STEER OVC Project

•   Strengthen structures at the State, LGA and Community levels for quality service delivery to Vulnerable Children in a sustainable manner.

•   Implement training plans to meet capacity needs at States, LGA and Community levels

•   Conducts Advocacy to the Public and Private sectors to generate support for Vulnerable Children

•   Ensure that all project reporting and M&E systems are effectively implemented and that required information and reports are submitted accurately and on time.

•   Develop and maintain strong external networks with government agencies, partners, other USAID implementing partners, and other key stakeholders in the State.

•   Ensure that CSOs comply with all financial rules and regulations in line with USAID procedures and STEER Project Objectives.

•   Ensure that all visitors to the project in the State (both internal to the project and external) receive appropriate logistical/administrative support. Serve as security focal point for the project in the State.

•   Promote implementation of Quality Improvement Standards in the State.

Qualifications:

•   A Degree in social sciences or relevant disciplines with a minimum of 4 years work experience, which must include 2-3 years strong OVC programming for vulnerable children, Organizational development or system strengthening.

•   Also, preferred are knowledge of health programs with the Nigeria public sector, health system, NGOs/CBOs and collaborative relationship with substantial experience in implementing community-level development projects, using participatory engagement and grassroots mobilization techniques.

•   A higher degree is added advantage. Computer skills in MS Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are essential, in addition to good Communication skills.

•   Familiarity with local tradition and language is highly desirable.

•   Preference will be given to qualified candidates from the project States and with demonstrated relevant previous experience.

How to Apply:

General Information: Applicants should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MSWord document) explaining suitability for the job.

Deadline: 30th May, 2013.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applicants are advised to provide their functional mobile phone numbers on the application letter.

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