Nigeria Career Jobs – CISHAN

Civil Society for HIV/Aids in Nigeria (CiSHAN) is the umbrella national network or over 3,000 indigenous non-governmental, non-profit making organizations spread across the 36 states of Nigeria and the FCT that are committed towards intervening in the issues of HIV/AIDS.
CiSHAN coordinates, facilities, advocates and ensures the needs and issues of CSOs working on HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support services in Nigeria. Career
1.) PROJECT DIRECTOR
LOCATION: ABUJA
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Project Director will be responsible for developing and managing CiSHAN as a Network. The Project Director shall participate in representing CiSHAN nationally and internationally to share, learn and participate in efforts towards addressing HIV/AIDS and surrounding issues. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leadership and management positions and must have held similar positions for more than 10 years in other relevant organizations and will have the following attributes amongst others.
QUALIFICATION & SKILLS
M.A in Public Health, Social Sciences or equivalent experience
Ten years plus senior level experience in HIV/AIDS development program operations
In depth knowledge and five years cognate experience of heading and serving as a Project Director or Project Coordinator in managing Global Fund and other international donor agencies projects at a senior management level.
Comfortable with a team approach to management and the ability to manage several major activities simultaneously
Excellent general management skills particularly in facilitation, team building and coordination
Strong supervisory and excellent problem solving skills
Prior program coordination experience with background on reporting to donors
Excellent time management, organizational and computer software skills
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential
A highly motivated and organized individual, comfortable with working under minimum supervision and as part of a team. An ability to cope with work-related pressure, whilst remaining deadline and focus oriented, and good humored
2.) PROJECT COORDINATOR
LOCATION: ABUJA
RESPONSIBILITIES
Has the overall responsibility to coordinate implementation of Global Fund Round 9 Project and the work of all the SDAM Managers of the project. Ensure full success of project cycle with strict adherence to its set timing, quality delivery, budget and indicators.
QUALIFICATIONS
M.A in Public Health, Social Sciences or equivalent experience
Ten years plus senior level experience in HIV/AIDS development program operations
Excellent general management skills particularly in facilitation, team building and coordination
Effective communicator with ability to communicate organization’s direction and ability to motivate others with strong, honest leadership
Prior program coordination experience with background on reporting to donors
Excellent time management, organizational and computers software skills
In depth knowledge and five years cognate experience of heading and serving as a Project Director or Project Coordinator in managing Global Fund and other international donor agencies projects at a senior management level.
Comfortable with a team approach to management and the ability to manage several major activities simultaneously
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential.
3.) FINANCE MANAGER
LOCATION: ABUJA
RESPONSIBILITIES
Have the overall responsibility to establish and maintain financial and management procedures and system for the Global Fund Project. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements as relating to Financial Law and to ensure adequate resource acquisition for the sustainability of CiSHAN.
QUALIFICATION & SKILLS
M.A in Finance, Accounting or equivalent experience
Extensive financial or cost management experience
Comfortable with a team approach to management and the ability to manage several major activities simultaneously
In depth knowledge and experience of financial software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and/or word processing required. Packages include: QuickBooks, Microsoft Outlook, Access, and Excel and Word plus university-specific accounting & reporting packages
Excellent general management skills particularly in facilitation, team building and coordination        Career
Effective communicator with ability to communicate organization’s direction and ability to motivate others with strong, honest leadership
5 years plus senior level experience in development program operations.
In depth knowledge and cognate experience in managing Global Fund and other international donor agencies projects at senior management level
Experience in the preparation of financial statements, budgets and forecast
Firm foundation in accounting principles and financial reporting standards
Sub-contract and sub-agreement financial management experience
Experience with international, non-profit organizations (larger than $10M), as well as a multi-office, multi-national environment  Career
Understanding of the difference between contracts and cooperative agreements and their relevant terms and conditions
Experience with the Global Fund will be an added advantage.
4.) OVC MANAGER
LOCATION: ABUJA Career
RESPONSIBILITIES
Has the overall responsibility for effective planning and successful implementation of CiSHAN’s OVC programs and projects as well as all activities related to Care and Support for Orphans and Vulnerable Children including partnership building and coordination services of CiSHAN.
QUALIFICATIONS
First degree in health sciences, public health and health economics
Higher qualification in the social or health sciences or a related development sector Career
15 years’ experience in the design, management, training and delivery of OVC services (social and/or health services) in Nigeria
Strong computer skills, including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Previous experience in managing a Global Fund project, working with OVC will be an added advantage
Cross cultural sensitivity and excellent of OVC
Experience in report writing, financial reports including planning, managing and budgeting projects
Effective communicator with ability to communicate organization’s direction and ability to motivate others with strong, honest leadership
5.) MONITORING & EVALUATION MANAGER
LOCATION: ABUJAhttp://www.nigeriajobszone.com
RESPONSIBILITIES
Have the overall responsibility for effective planning and successful implementation of CiSHAN’s M & E programs and projects as well as all activities related to developing, implementing, and overseeing the Program’s entire performance management and reporting system, including preparing and updating the M&E Plan for CiSHAN.
QUALIFICATIONS Career
Master’s Degree or equivalent, in health, social sciences, or management
At least 10 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation of large-scale programmes e.g. Global Fund.
Extensive experience in working with international cooperating partners and donors, the public and private sectors and non-governmental organizations
Have a good grasp of the determinants, challenges and impact of HIV and AIDS in Nigeria and the growing demand for effective response planning, monitoring and evaluation frameworks
Experience in the design and implementation of HIV and AIDS programmes
Experience in the design and building of at least one monitoring and evaluation system, from inception (or design stages
8 years’ experience in designing and implementing scientific research (research project leader on at least one major research project)
Systems building and systems thinking skills as well as high-level advocacy and communication skills
Well-developed conceptual thinking skills
Evidence of result-driven and results-based management
Strong computer skills, including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel and knowledge of database systems
Ability to work in and around team building environment and work under pressure
Previous experience in managing a Global Fund Project, working on M & E will be an added advantage.
All candidates must meet all the criteria of minimum qualification.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Apply for any of the above vacancies, interested persons must send a one page cover letter and a CV, quoting the position you are applying for on the subject matter of the email.
Applications should be sent in 3 copies via email to: ciscghan@yahoo.com, ugo_smlas@yahoo.com and Hard copies addressed and sent to:
The Ag. Chairman, CiSHAN,
4, Eket Close, Area & Garki Abuja.
The closing date for all applications is 5pm Friday 6th of July, 2012
Note: There are no relocation allowances available for any of the advertised positions.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and shortlisted candidates must be ready to attend interview within a short period of time. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.