Team Lead at Society for Youth Awareness and Health Development (SYAHD)

Society for Youth Awareness and Health Development (SYAHD) was established in September 2003 as non-governmental, non-profitable and non-partisan organization, located in the ancient city of Kano State with coverage and scale-up services to neighboring states of Jigawa and Kastina state respectively.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Team Lead

Location: Katsina

Description

SYAHD is currently operating in two States namely Kano and Katsina state through donor funded projects. Our thematic areas are Educational services, Health, Household economic strengthening and psychosocial support to care givers, children, women, youth, and women empowerment through skills acquisition programs.

This is a Save the children International (SCI) Project funded by Canadian government through the Global Affairs Canada and implemented by Society for Youth Awareness and Health Development (SYAHD). Titled: “Reaching and Empowering Adolescents to make informed choices for their health (REACH) in Sandamu LGA, Katsina State.

Save the Children (SC) has been working in Nigeria since 2001, and is a strong, recognized and respected voice for children’s rights. Our programs currently support health and nutrition, education, child protection, food security, livelihoods and social protection in both development and humanitarian contexts. In Nigeria, the project aims to improve the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of adolescent girls and boys (aged 10-19) in hard to reach, rural communities in Gombe, Zamfara and Katsina states.

To achieve this aims, the project has 3 broad objectives:

Improving access to high quality, gender-sensitive and adolescent- friendly SRH services for unmarried and married adolescent girls and boys;
Increasing the decision-making of married and unmarried adolescent girls about their own SRHR; and
Improving the integration of civil society contributions and evidence-based best practices in ASRHR policy design and implementation at local and state levels.

Scope of Role

This role reports to the Executive Director.

Role Purpose

S/He Provides overall project management oversight and ensure community-level implementation of the work-plan activities of the partner organization including progress monitoring, support and guidance to other staff members towards fostering strong relationships with women’s and girls’ rights organizations thereby improving the health outcomes of adolescent girls and boys in the project state.

Key Areas of Accountability

Ensure the day-to-day implementation of REACH work plan activities for partners and provide input into the development, on-going management and maintenance of work plan with regular support from the State Project team.
With support from the Project team in the state, provide technical assistance to the CSO staff and community members and lead relevant capacity building for them to implement REACH PIP as detailed in the work plan and to ensure that agreed targets are met.
Manage the preparation, coordination, and execution for special technical events, such as trainings and supportive supervision including outreach activities.
Participate in meetings, seminars, debriefings and other technical meetings.
Compile State CSO level reports on project results, case studies and lessons learned.
Develop CSO level annual, quarterly and monthly work-plans as agreed with REACH project team
Facilitate, draft, and participate in the development of, and/or the timely completion/review of REACH technical reports, such as: monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reports; strategic plans and work plans; and other ad hoc reports, as required.
Participate in the design and implementation of assessments and evaluation studies, trainings, and workshops as at when due.
Document best practices and submit timely and analytical quarterly and annual activity report.
Establish and maintain effective working relationship with the REACH State Team. This synergy should include, regular consultation on matters such as but not limited to work-planning, review meetings and joint supportive supervision visits.
Maintain good relationship with the LGA, SMOH and line Ministries working on the project
Represent REACH project in LGA level meetings such as working groups, etc.
Perform other duties and tasks as determined by REACH Project Director including coordination of safe spaces activities.

Knowledge and Skills
Essential:

First Degree or equivalent work experience in the field of Health, or Development
Master’s Degree is an added advantage
Candidates must have at least 5-7 years of progressive experience working in a similar position
Experience working with an NGO a plus
Interest in development issues and ability to work well with people at all levels.
Strong computer skills required, especially the ability to work comfortably in the MS office package
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work successfully in team environment
Demonstrated ability to assess priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality;
Strong organizational skills and communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage various projects in a team setting, with limited supervision
Fluency in English, spoken and written Hausa language is required.
Experience working across multiple sub agreements and partners;
Strong initiative and self-motivation required, with a commitment to teamwork and effectiveness within a dynamic multi-disciplinary project.
Competent and experienced in general office administration, coordination and logistics.