State Program Officer at Pro-Health International (2 Openings)

Pro-Health International is a faith-based, non- profit organization that has provided free health care services to under-served populations in Nigeria and Africa for over 27 years.

We are inviting suitable candidates for the under-listed position for our newly awarded USAID funded OVC project ICHSSA 4: Integrated Child Health and Social Services to be implemented in Nigeria. The ICHSSA 4 project seeks to improve the wellbeing of OVCS and their caregivers:

Job Title: State Program Officer

Locations: Adamawa and Bauchi

Job Summary

The State Program officer primary responsibility is to support the co-ordination of the project activities, support granting to CSOs, provide mentorship and support to the CSOs within the LGAs of coverage.
The role will entail capacity to organize and manage volunteers, High level of advocacy, participatory leadership, engagement and documenting reports consistent with ICHSSA 4 project standards.

Job Responsibilities

The incumbent will supervise the activities of sub grant recipients and ensure compliance with PHI financial standards and policy
Performs programmatic and financial monitoring and reviews of program
Provides assistance to sub-grant partners on a range of program management issues including work plan and budget development;
Provide guidance and training to grantees on compliance with USAID policies and regulations, financial management, audit and closeout;
Ensure that activities listed in grant recipients’ sub-award are Implemented
Support in preparation of reports including, monthly, quarterly and annual reports;
Perform administrative functions (maintain filling system, scheduling of meetings / venues) as needed.
Provides support in the implementation of parenting, adolescent girls and HIV related programming in the state
Manage a sub-grants and subcontract; functions include review and overseeing program Implementation and budgets, financial and programmatic reports, program deliverables, through regular contact by phone, email, and site visits;
Record, produce and circulate minutes of proceedings at workshops, meetings

Qualifications and Skills

A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or Health related field is required
A Master’s in Social Sciences or MPH will be an added advantage.
Minimum of four (4) years of work experience on an OVC program in Nigeria is required
Ability to use all Microsoft packages including excel and PowerPoint
Strong technical knowledge and skills In OVC programming is required
Candidate should have strong interpersonal skill
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Ability to work in a culturally sensitive environment
Demonstrated willingness to work in a team.
Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills