Evidence Action Senior Associate - Programs Jobs in Nigeria
Evidence Action Senior Associate - Programs Jobs in Nigeria
Job purposeThis position plays a key role in providing technical support and coordination of the multiple projects in Oyo state under the South-West region in Nigeria. Working with the Senior Manager, S/He will ensure effective program planning, coordination, monitoring, and scale-up of the multiple projects including pipeline opportunities in the state.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, South-West zone, the incumbent will be a highly motivated and flexible individual who applies initiative and is a detail-oriented problem solver. S/He will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in engaging and managing stakeholders, work both collaboratively and effectively communicate with team members across the zone, organization and program stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with State Government departments and agencies (Health, Education, Water Resources, SUBEB etc.) and other relevant stakeholders for a smooth implementation and coordination of program activities.
Represent Evidence Action in meetings and communication at the state level, and be accountable for state-level relationship management with all relevant partners.
Working with the Senior Manager, ensure implementation of a high-quality school-based deworming program through execution of deworming activities according to agreed timelines.
Working with the Senior Program Manager to ensure high-quality implementation of other public health interventions in Oyo State.
Ensure the timely development of all program planning and policy documents or tools including work plans, treatment strategy documents (timelines, microplan, drug forecast, data tracking tools, operational guidelines etc.);
Maintain close attention to detail to ensure that timelines are adhered to and all milestones such as training, meetings, and distribution of materials are completed on time.
Provide outcome-oriented capacity-building efforts and support to state government partners on key technical areas such as work planning, program implementation strategy, drug forecasting, training cascades and supportive supervision.
Oversee the timely collation, validation and submission of treatment data in each successful round of the deworming exercise as well as for other public health interventions.
Strong
support and collaboration with the MLE team for program process monitoring and coverage validation activities
Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or Masters in Public Health, or a related field e.g., Nutrition, Community Development, International Development with 5+ years’ work experience in the management of program work with community or social enterprises/NGOs.
Experience coordinating mass campaigns and multiple projects is a great asset.
Strong stakeholder management skills with high dedication to excellence and can complete tasks with minimal supervision
A detail-oriented problem solver who applies initiative, communicates effectively and maintains a “BIG PICTURE” mindset.
Strong negotiation skills and ability to identify and act on opportunities for improvement
Ability to multi-task and collaborate with different teams effectively.
Demonstrated strong writing skills and project management skills
Team player who is eager to join a fast-paced, growing and diverse team with a start-up atmosphere
Experience working with a diverse team across multiple projects
Alignment with Evidence Action core values
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Evidence Action Senior Associate - Programs Jobs in Nigeria
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