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Thursday, October 15, 2015

FHI 360 latest Job Opening 2015: Deputy chief of Party, SIDHAS needed (Abuja)

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization 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, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. 

Job Title:  Deputy chief of Party, SIDHAS
Job Location: Abuja
Job Experience: 8 year(s)
Job ID: 16253

Job Description
 Oversees administration, finance and programs teams for SIDHAS (Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services program) in close coordination with the Country Office team.

    Manages the development and implementation process related to the SIDHAS program involving departmental or cross-functional teams focused on project delivery.
    Plans and directs schedules and monitors budget/spending. Monitors the project/program from initiation through delivery.
    Organizes the interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project/program on schedule and within budget constraints.

Job Summary / Responsibilities
Accountabilities:
 Collaborates with the Country Director and Chief of Party to provide leadership to the development and maintenance of a comprehensive needs-based strategy for programming in Nigeria, including Abuja and sub-offices.
    Collaborates with DCOP-Technical to ensure programs are designed according to organization and industry best practices, program framework and regulations.
    Collaborates with the Country Director to proactively identify opportunities for new programming initiatives and funding to support them.
    Provides support to the overall leadership and management of SIDHAS, ensuring strategic program direction, managed growth and compliance with organization policies and procedures and donor regulations.
    Manages, implements, and monitors systems, services, staff and budgets to achieve financial, administrative and programmatic goals.
    
Applied Knowledge & Skills:
 Effective strategic planning, program evaluation and project management skills.
    Strong grant research, development, management, and reporting experience.
    Strong consultative and negotiation skills.
    Budgeting, financial management, and policies and procedures oversight experience.
    Demonstrated public relations and diplomacy skills required.
    Excellent oral and written communication skills.
    Ability to build positive local working relationships with local communities, district government officials, UN and where appropriate, donor representatives.
    Ability to analyze and establish effective and supportive cross- program coordination, organizational procedures, and management systems.

Job Experience:
 Typically requires 8+ years of experience with developing international programs and project management experience.
    Experience working in a non- governmental organization (NGO).

Problem Solving & Impact:
 Decisions and actions have a significant impact on management and operations.
    Problems encountered are moderate to complex and highly varied.
    Demonstrates strong critical thinking and problem solving skills to plan, organize, and manage resources for successful completion of projects.
    Exercises judgment to meet business strategies and develops objectives that align with organizational goals.

Supervision Given/Received:
 Assists in setting goals and budgets for SIDHAS and supports the country in achieving strategic goals.
    Contributes to fundraising planning and implementing strategies to increase private donor giving.
    Typically reports to a Chief of Party.

Technology to be Used:
 Personal Computer, Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), e-mail, telephone, printer, calculator, copier, cell phones, and other hand held devices.


Qualifications
 Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent - Business Administration, Public Health, Social Sciences or Related Field.
    Typically requires 8+ years of experience with developing international programs and project management experience.
    Experience working in a non- governmental organization (NGO).
    Certification in Project Management.

Application deadline for this vacancy at FHI 360
30th November 2015

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