Program Assistant at Jhpiego
An Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is a global leader in improving healthcare services for women and their families.
Job ID: 2023-4890
Location: Akwa Ibom
Employment Status: Full-Time
Category: International Positions
Job Description
- The Program Assistant (PA) will provide day-to-day support for project and office operations to ensure the smooth running of all programmatic functions of the project.
- The Program Assistant will support administrative, financial, logistics, and programmatic tasks required for the efficient implementation of programs.
- This includes but is not limited to implementation monitoring, budget tracking, and documentation and reporting.
- S/he will support state efforts at ensuring the timely completion of program activities in line with budget, scope, and budget requirements.
Responsibilities
- The Program Assistant will assist in the implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation of the RISE project activities being implemented at the state level.
- S/he will assist with the development of work plans, budgets, liaise with GoN stakeholders and implementing partners regarding implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the RISE programs.
- S/he will support the program officer to ensure that project activities are implemented according to approved implementation plan and accepted organizational methodologies and principles.
- S/he will assist in the development of monthly, quarterly and annual reports as well as human-interest stories, bulletins, factsheets, technical briefs, abstracts and other relevant publication related to the project interventions.
- The Program Assistant will work with the finance department to arrange logistics for all Program activities and draft correspondence to partners, NGOs and other agencies as requested.
- The Program Assistant will maintain files and support the dissemination of project information among the project team, schedule and support visitors and meetings.
- S/he will assist with drafting, editing, and proofreading of technical materials and appropriate reports of program activities and results for technical leads and supervisors as requested.
- S/he will work collaboratively with other project team members to ensure necessary project planning, resource availability and management activities function smoothly and efficiently.
- S/he will be responsible for the collation, harmonization and regular updates of program management tools such as scorecard, stakeholders database, CUG database, adhoc database, facility directory and other tools as maybe be requested
- S/he will coordinate the planning of meetings, workshops, and brown bag sessions ensuring that all logistics arrangements are in place and also ensure that meeting notes are taken and disseminated timely to all participants.
- Assist with gathering technical updates for program planning, training, components of evaluations and other studies on related programs.
- Support the program officer and technical teams in capacity development efforts in support of state and IAs’ staff and other partners.
- Work with partners to regularly assess the quality of the relationship, ensuring that effective communication channels are in place, and that any shortcomings are addressed;
- Remain informed on the current programs in the HIV/AIDS and TB fields by review of current literature and is alert to any implication of such strategic information for project activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Over 2 - 3 years experience in management, operational and technical expertise with a preference in HIV prevention, care and treatment program implementation
- Demonstrate experience working with USAID/PEPFAR programs and strong familiarity with USAID reporting requirements.
- Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
- Excellent presentation skills and verbal and written communications skills.
- Previous experience working INGO.
- Proficiency in word processing, Microsoft Office and data software.
- Ability to travel 25% of time.
- Nigerian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Remuneration
Salary Range: N349,000 - N401,000 monthly
Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package including: medical and dental plans; paid vacation, holidays and sick leave; personal accident insurance; 403(b) retirement plan; life and disability insurance; travel insurance; education assistance plan and more.
Application Closing Date :Â Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
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