Christian Aid Jobs in Nigeria for Chief of Party

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Christian Aid is recruiting for the following position in Nigeria:

Job Title: Chief of Party, Nigeria
Job Reference: PD-OVC/NG/01/2011A
Term: Fixed term contract for five years
Based: Project office (location to be confirmed), Nigeria
Salary: A generous package including expatriate benefits, if relevant

Descriptions:
USAIDProgramme'Scale-Up of Care and Support Services for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Selected States in Nigeria'

A country of vast human and natural resources, Nigeria has influence over the political, social and cultural agenda throughout Africa. Yet it has a history of political instability, religious and ethnic conflict, corruption and mismanagement which have left the majority of its population still living in poverty. Nigeria has one of the largest number of orphans and vulnerable children in the world, estimated at 17.5 million in 2008, of which 2.3 million are orphaned due to AIDS.

Christian Aid looking for an exceptional 'self-starter' who is able to provide technical leadership and expertise to a large ($32 million) and complex USAID project to scale up care and support services for orphans and vulnerable children. You must have significant managerial experience on large-scale multi-partner development programmes, have worked at a senior level on a USAID or other large donor-funded project and, ideally, you will have first-hand knowledge of Nigeria. At least you must have a positive outlook about contributing to change here. Nigerian candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate must possess a Master's degree in social sciences, public health or a related field; and must have at least seven years experience in public health, including at least four of these in multi-sectoral care and support for OVC and/or people living with HIV/AIDS. You will need;
• Demonstrated ability to manage a complex programme, working collaboratively across technical disciplines
• Solid knowledge and understanding of current good practices in OVC programming
• Proven expertise in developing and implementing effective partnerships with private sector entities
• Proven experience in designing, implementing and monitoring capacity strengthening approaches for government and civil society partners
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in a team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.  Fluency in English is essential. Knowledge of local languages desirable.

How to Apply:
To apply for this post, please download an application pack and email your completed International application form to nigeriarecruit@christian-aid.org quoting the reference number below.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted and that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Read more about the position here: Chief of Party, Nigeria - Christian Aid

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 12 September 2011

Closing Date: 12 noon, Friday 9 September 2011.