African Development Bank (AfDB) Vacancy : Senior Program Officer, JSSO

African Development Bank (AfDB) is currently seek to recruit forqualified graduates for the positions of Senior Program Officer. It was established to strengthen dialogue between the Bank and the Government, is recruiting to fill the vacant position of:

Job Title: Senior Program Officer, JSSO

Reference: ADB /15/118

Location: Nigeria

Grade: PL-5

Objectives

• The Joint Secretariat Support Office (JSSO), based in Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia a joint initiative of the African Union Commission (AUC), the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Development Bank (AfDB).
• The main purpose of the JSSO is to strengthen collaboration and coordination and leverage synergies between the three institutions.
• The Office therefore works closely with the three institutions to monitor and follow up on the implementation of joint initiatives such as the PIDA, Agenda 2063, the Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA), ClimDev, etc.
• The Incumbent will work closely with the Coordinator to implement joint initiative to strengthen the collaboration between the three institutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general guidance of the Director of ONRI and the specific technical guidance and administrative supervision of the JSSO Coordinator, the senior Program Officer of the JSSO will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Write reports and briefs for the JSSO related to key continental initiatives such as Agenda 2063, ClimDEV, BIAT, CFTA, & PIDA;
• Provide technical input to seminars, Workshops and meetings organized by JSSO;
• Monitor implementation of joint programmes & ensure complementarity among the three continental institutions: AUC, UNECA & AfDB;
• Help to determine new and emerging issues requiring strategic intervention by the three institutions;
• Ensure that cooperation arrangements are program-oriented and based on the common priority areas;
• Identify resource requirements of the JSSO and its activities as well as potential funding sources;
• Coordinate the on-going collaboration between the three institutions in the area of regional integration, particularly with regard to the implementation of NEPAD programmes and activities such as the Program for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), the prioritization of NEPAD programs, implementation of the African Action Plan (AAP) and participation in the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) and their related programs and meetings;
• Provide technical input to technical reports and supervise research reports commissioned by JSSO secretariat;
• Represent the Bank, upon delegation by the JSSO Coordinator or other relevant Bank departments, in joint meetings with the ECA, AUC and other Addis Ababa-based institutions and help coordinate joint initiatives;
• Prepare each year a Report on the Status of collaboration between the three institutions.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• At least a Master's degree in Social Sciences, Development, Economics International Relations and related fields.
• A minimum of six years of relevant professional experience
• Excellent writing and analytical skills (an added advantage)
• Knowledge of Bank policies and good working knowledge of the AUC and ECA
• Experience in dealing with national and regional authorities.
• Proven ability to conduct research, analyse and synthesize information and produce reports.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Language skills: proficiency in English and French, given that the incumbent will be required to interact with highest authorities of the three institutions and member countries, RECs, DFIs, ROs, the media, civil society organizations and other stakeholders, sometimes on a one-to-one basis.

Application Closing Date

27th August, 2015.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

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FHI 360 Vacancy : Senior Program Officer - Lagos

FHI 360, is a nonprofit human development organization currently is recruiting for the position of a Qualified Senior Programm Officer in Lagos. We are dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender equality, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

We are recruiting to fill the following position:

Job Title: Senior Program Officer

Req ID: 4385

Location: Lagos State

Supervisor: State Program Manager

Basic Functions:

As a member of the State Management Team, working with the State Program Manager, the SSPO provides oversight, coordination, monitoring and reporting of all FHI Nigeria activities in the assigned state.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide management support to the state office and IAs focusing on work plans, sub agreement management, periodic fund requests, review of MFRs/SFRs, and reporting.
• Develop and oversee execution of systems for initiation, implementation, monitoring, amendment and close out of all SIDHAS IAs’ sub agreements.
• Ensure that FHI delivers on all its promises to donors and other stakeholders (achieve set targets, deliver quality services).
• Monitor and enforce compliance with donor and FHI policies by the state office and IAs.
• Ensure appropriate monitoring of sub grants to achieve financial, administrative, and programmatic goals.
• Guide and support the state office and IAs in establishing sound management systems to ensure cohesive implementation of project activities.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of systems that effectively respond to USAID/Nigeria requirements regarding implementation procedures, reporting and evaluation.
• Coordinate capacity development efforts in support of state and IAs’ staff and other partners.
• Ensure availability of technical resources and integrate their efforts into overall program management.
• Assist in identifying, analyzing and disseminating best practices in the project through the identification of project learning sites and technical support to the program.
• Liaise with multiple stakeholders and collaborators to share information, coordinate activities and avoid duplication in the implementation of the programs.
• Remain informed on the current programs in the HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria fields by review of current literature and is alert to any implication of such strategic information for project activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of health and development programming in a developing country.
• Basic accounting and financial management skills.
• Working knowledge of major donor policies (USAID, Global Fund) as well as international not-for- profit organizations.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection.
• Proven ability to coordinate a multi-sectorial development project.
• Excellent community mobilization, advocacy and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize systems to monitor administrative and implementation results.
• Report to supervisor on variances and status on regular basis.
• Work independently with initiative to manage high volume work flow.
• Perform detail-oriented work with a high level of accuracy.
• Interact with diplomacy and tact and follow-up on requests in timely and efficient manner.
• Use a computer to accurately and rapidly enter and retrieve data and information.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to plan and prioritize own work under tight deadlines, as well as to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 25%.

Qualifications and requirements:

• BS/BA in public health, business administration, health sciences, behavioral sciences or its recognized equivalent with 7 – 9 years of relevant experience with international development programs.
• Or MS/MA degree in public health, business administration, health sciences, behavioral sciences or its recognized equivalent with 5 – 7 years relevant experience with international development programs.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.

Application Closing Date

30th January, 2014

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should

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