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FHI 360 Job for a Project Advisor, Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services (SIDHAS)
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. FHI 360 serves more
than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.
We are currently
seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Project Advisor, Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services (SIDHAS)
The
SIDHAS project is a five-year PEPFAR program that aims to provide high
quality HIV/AIDS services, and to build the capacity of the public and
private sectors in Nigeria in order to provide these services in a
sustainable manner. The SIDHAS project is funded by the United States
Agency for International Development (USAID).
As part of the
Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services (SIDHAS) Senior
Team, the Project Advisor performs a wide variety of complex
programmatic, technical, and communication/reporting functions. Duties
will include coordinating and finalizing a variety of administrative and
operational reports; participating in the development, implementation,
and documentation of administrative policies, procedures, and programs.
A primary responsibility will be serving as a liaison with USAID and
other external stakeholders. As part of this role, the Advisor will
have frequent communication with SIDHAS departments and staff,
sub-awardees and relevant outside agencies, as well as FHI360 HQ. The
Project Advisor reports directly to the SIDHAS Chief of Party.
- Collaborate with Chief of Party to provide leadership and high quality programmatic assistance to the program.
- Liaise with USAID, key partners and stakeholders on the implications of PEPFAR 3.0 to the SIDHAS project.
- Collaborate
with technical staff to ensure programmatic targets are achieved and
activities are implemented according to PEPFAR / USAID regulations.
- Provide
leadership to ensure the development of timely, high quality and
regulation compliant reporting per FHI 360 and donor guidelines.
- Serves
as primary senior team contact and liaison for assigned functions and
programs with other departments and staff, outside agencies and
organizations for the SIDHAS project; negotiates and resolves sensitive
and controversial issues; explains, justifies, and promotes programs,
policies, and activities.
- Assists the COP and other senior team
members in collecting, compiling, and analyzing information from various
sources on a variety of specialized topics related to SIDHAS;
participates in the preparation of reports that present and interpret
data, identify alternatives, and make and justify recommendations.
- Coordinates,
tracks, and ensures timely response to all USAID requests for
information and assistance; keeps COP and other key staff informed on
communications.
- May assign work activities, projects, and
programs to administrative support staff; reviews and evaluates work
products, methods, and procedures; meets with staff to identify and
resolve problems; recommends improvements in work flow, procedures,
policies, and use of equipment and forms; implements improvements as
directed by COP.
- Performs a wide variety of complex, responsible, and confidential duties for senior team and other staff as assigned.
- Directs
and participates in the maintenance of a calendar of activities,
meetings, and various events for senior staff; coordinates activities
with other SIDHAS departments, USAID, outside agencies.
- Develops
and edits a wide variety of reports, letters, memoranda,
correspondence, etc; independently composes correspondence and reports
related to assigned area of responsibility.
Qualifications
- Master’s
Degree or its international equivalent in Health, Behavioral,
Life/Social Sciences, International Development, Human Development or a
related field.
- 11+ years of experience in a specialized technical/medical field of study.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of complex international public health programs.
- Knowledge of policies, rules and regulations of major donors, including USAID.
- Demonstrated
ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project
consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in
support of goals.
- Proven ability to communication effectively,
both in writing and orally; demonstrated ability to independently
prepare reports, briefings, correspondence and memoranda.
- Demonstrated experience in the preparation of a variety of programmatic, administrative and financial reports.
- Ability to work independently to meet deadlines under steady pressure and multiple priorities.
- Exercises good judgment and maintains confidentiality in maintaining critical and sensitive information, records, and reports.
- Demonstrated ability in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Demonstrated competence in the operation and use modern office equipment including a computer and various software packages.
- Demonstrated
experience in performing responsible and difficult organizational and
office management and administrative functions showing independent
judgment and personal initiative.
- Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection.
- Ability to manage projects, consultants, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities.
- Ability to travel in Nigeria up to 25%
This
job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither
prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry
out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to
represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to
review and revise this document at any time.
We offer competitive
compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to
visit FHI 360's Career Center for a list of all open positions.
FHI
360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360
is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not
engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or
seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital
status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other
status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
How to Apply
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