Africare Nigeria Jobs: State Project Officer

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Africare is a US-based NGO established in 1970, with projects in Nigeria since 1978. Africare is currently recruiting for the following position(s):

Job Title: State Project Officer
Location: Rivers, Cross River, and Delta State

Description:
•   Provides program, administrative and logistical oversight of the project in the focus state under the supervision of the Project Director.
•   Oversees collation/analysis of data, and provides timely reporting on project activities.
•   Ensures data tools and MIS systems in place in all project sites and that all reports accurate and submitted on time.

Qualifications:
•   Bachelors degree in Medical Sciences, Social Sciences, Arts, Management, Humanities or equivalent, with relevant experience.
•   Strong skills in data management and analysis, including experience with collection of primary data.
•   At least 2-4 years experience in developing, implementing and reporting for community health programs, preferably with an international organization, local organizations, or health facility.
•   Demonstrated ability to work with the private sector, small business owners, community groups, government agencies, civil society groups, health institutions and trade unions.
•   Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills with proficiency (reading, writing, speaking and comprehension] in English.
•   Proficiency in computer application (word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation packages and internet applications) highly desirable.
•   Must be available to travel often and carry out any other duties required to meet project targets.

Submission of Application:
Please submit applications to africarejobapplications@africare-ng.org not later than 5:00pm, Monday, June 13, 2011- No calls or direct emails to staff will not be accepted.

Applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.