State Program Officer

The State Program Officer (PO) will directly be responsible for program implementation of the HC3 portfolio in one of two states (Akwa Ibom or Kebbi). In consultation with the HC3 Abuja team, the PO will work with the ACSM technical committees at the state level, and USG and local partners to oversee, manage, and provide technical assistance for the development, implementation, monitoring & evaluation of theHC3 SBCC program. The position reports directly to the Abuja-based Program Director and requires a local Nigerian with strong leadership, managerial skills, a high level of independent action, and a focus on innovation and strategic direction in capacity building social and behavior change communication and malaria.

• Four years senior-level field-based health development program experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, Six years relevant experience preferred.
• in-depth program experience in Nigeria and experience in technical, financial and administrative oversight.
• Experience in capacity building for health programming preferred.
• Experience in managing social and behavior change communication programs.
• Al least two years' experience working on malaria programs
• Skilled manager with ability to oversee and motivate staff for sound, effective, evidence and results based programming.
• Previous experience working with USAID funded projects Familiarity with USAID policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information to the top management, public, and/or donors.
• Ability to work in fast-paced dynamic environment with multiple partners.
• Flexible and independent
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in one or more local language of assigned state (Akwa Ibom or Kebbi).

Undergraduate degree required, Master's degree preferred

Please send your CV to [email protected] 

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