Jobs in Abuja at FHI 360, May 7th 2016

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:

Job Title: Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor
Job ID: 16965
Location: Abuja
Job Description

• The USAID/Nigeria Integrated Health program envisions an integrated health program with an expanded effort with the Government of Nigeria to identify and support rapid scale up of proven interventions through improvement of service delivery and strengthening of health systems.
• The activity will focus its support for service delivery in six intervention areas: family planning, malaria, routine immunization, nutrition, maternal/newborn health and treatment of childhood pneumonia/diarrhea.

• Provide the strategic guidance, vision, and management for successful monitoring and evaluation of project;
• Work closely with subsequent TO key personnel and supervises M&E staff and ensures the strategic and functional integration of all M&E activities as well as active collaboration with donors, other implementers, and local counterparts;
• S/he oversees M&E activities, provides technical direction and support and ensures results for project activities;
• Develops and directly contributes to the development and implementation of M&E tools and systems to improve ability to collect, interpret and aggregate data that demonstrate impact and program accountability and progress;
• Develops and supporst the design and implementation of baseline, mid-term and end of project evaluations, surveys and other components of the programs M&E system;
• Provides M&E technical advice to programs, projects, including staffing and resource allocation to M&E;
• Develops high quality quantitative and qualitative methods and participatory methodologies to monitor program quality for performance and results. 

• Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent required in International Health, Epidemiology, Social Sciences, or related discipline;
• 5-8 Years of relevant experience in management of large projects and/or programs in teh M&E technical area;
• Has ability to manage projects, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities;
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language;
• Demonstrated progressive experience in monitoring and evaluation of RMNCH programs and working with development agencies and organizations, government officials, civil society leaders, community leaders, project beneficiaries and project staff;
• Demonstrated technical skills in monitoring and evaluation of RMNCH programs with excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills in English, demonstrated supervisory skills; and ability to work well on team.

• The USAID/Nigeria Integrated Health program envisions an integrated health program with an expanded effort with the Government of Nigeria to identify and support rapid scale up of proven interventions through improvement of service delivery and strengthening of health systems.
• The activity will focus its support for service delivery in six intervention areas: family planning, malaria, routine immunization, nutrition, maternal/newborn health and treatment of childhood pneumonia/diarrhea. 

• Implementation of grant activities at state level under the various TOs;
• Identify funding opportunities, prepare and process grant applications and oversee the grant management and implementation for all public sector opportunities;
• Ensure all sub-awards are in compliance with the rules and regulations of governments and other multi-lateral donors;
• Strengthen and maintain the necessary administrative structures and interdepartmental processes to ensure grant transparency, smooth implementation, reporting, requisite controls and monitoring;
• Primary point of contact for post-award grants implementation, and will ensure that all grant files are complete, accurate and up-to-date;
• Work closely with the finance team on budget development, cost monitoring and budget-reporting requirements.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in International Development, Social Science, Finance, Business Administration, or related field is required;
• Progressive demonstrated experience working with USG, public or private international organizations, in a grants management position;
• Minimum 8+ years' experience in a position of contracting authority in either the Federal Government acquisition system or a Non- governmental Organization (NGO);
• Comprehensive knowledge of donor (USG and non-USG) rule and regulations including but not limited to USAID, DHHS, DOE, etc.;
• Demonstrated knowledge of USG rules, regulations, policies and procedures in awarding and administering grants;
• Demonstrated ability to supervise multiple projects simultaneously;
• Possess excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills in English; demonstrated supervisory skills; and ability to work well on team.

• The USAID/Nigeria Integrated Health program envisions an integrated health program with an expanded effort with the Government of Nigeria to identify and support rapid scale up of proven interventions through improvement of service delivery and strengthening of health systems.
• The activity will focus its support for service delivery in six intervention areas: family planning, malaria, routine immunization, nutrition, maternal/newborn health and treatment of childhood pneumonia/diarrhea.

• The Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) will work under the leadership of the Chief of Party.
• S/he is responsible for financial analysis, planning, and oversight to support effective financial management and implementation of the project.
• The DFA should have extensive experience in large and complex program financial and administrative management, including financial controls and audit, as well as reporting on accruals, pipeline, and contract and personnel management.

• Oversee the project operations including; but not limited to, human resources,logistics, procurement, subcontracts or sub-awards, and accounting/finance;
• Develop the financial capacities of all task orders under this award;
• Develop internal control measures for the award;
• Conduct internal and coordinate external financial audits for all task orders;
• Prepare budgets for annual work-plans and financial reports for USAID/Nigeria.

• Bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred) in Business Administration, Finance or other relevant fields;
• Progressive demonstrated experience supervising project operations, including human resources, procurement, subcontracts or sub-awards, and accounting/finance;
• Demonstrated ability for developing and managing large budgets, and in-depth knowledge of USG Cost Accounting Standards;
• Demonstrated experience managing logistics and/or supply chain management for the implementation of public health programs in low- and/or middle-income countries;
• Possess excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills in English; demonstrated supervisory skills; and ability to work well on team.

• The Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services (SIDHAS) project is a 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).
• The Chief of Party (COP) leads the project and is responsible for achieving the project’s vision and strategy, directing the project technical team, and managing critical relationships with national and international partners and other key stakeholders.
• The COP has overall programmatic and fiscal responsibility for the project, including achieving project results, effectively communicating accomplishments, making financial reports, and ensuring compliance with all US government and the organization’s regulations.

• Develop and execute overall project strategy and work plan and achievement of project results.
• Direct and monitor implementation of activities within the work plan, ensuring that activities are performed to a high professional standard, effectively implemented and fulfill donor and the organization’s requirements.
• Provide direction on senior-level policy and technical dialogue with the Ministry of Health and other government ministries and units, working in staff as appropriate.
• Oversee all technical assistance and administrative support activities under the program.
• Ensure the timely and complete submission of all performance reports and responses to donor requests for performance, success stories, and financial information for the program.
• Ensure that all program deliverables are met in a high quality and timely fashion.
• Ensure compliance with all donor related, organization’s, and program-specific policies.
• Supervise and mentor all senior management staff.
• Provide managerial oversight to all project activities and partnerships, and ensure compliance with the organization’s and USG regulations
• Oversee the sub-contract and sub-grant cycle from pre-award to closeout including solicitation processes, pre-award, award, monitoring and close-out of sub-awards based on donor regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Respond to issues that arise during sub-award/contract, and award program implementation including but not limited to financial reporting, issuing modifications, oversight of compliance with terms and conditions and resolution of disputes, and resolving audit (financial and/or general performance) findings.
• Provide oversight for the project’s financial management systems and ensure that they are in line with the organization’s policies and procedures and donor rules and regulations.
• Ensure preparation and submission of complete and accurate financial reports and cash requests to organization’s HQ and USAID.
• Oversees project budget development and undertake regular analysis of project expenditure, sub-awards and lead the preparation of budget amendments/modification for negotiation with donor.
• Review and monitor program budgets vs. actual expenditures including Life of Project (LOP) and Field office Financial Reports and Monthly Expense Reports received from the organization’s headquarters.
• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and motivate project team which includes staff from the organization and international and national partners.
• Actively work on team building to ensure productive staff.
• Oversee execution of the organization’s personnel policies and ensure that policies and procedures are clearly communicated to staff, and are respected.
• Liaise with donor personnel, including the COTR and Contracts on funded activities.
• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with government federal and regional entities to support project implementation.
• Maintain effective linkages between technical components, grants and finance and administrative functions within the project.
• Liaise with headquarters Technical Team, Contracts & Grants, Finance, and Compliance staff to monitor donor regulations and policies for changes affecting the program.
• Ensure effective communication across the entire project with team and relevant stakeholders.
• This includes (1) providing regular briefings and updates to relevant parties (e.g., supervisors) (2) facilitating regular team meetings to share information across project components and (3) contribute to positive and smoothly functioning relationships with external partners, including international partners and national implementing partners.
• Coordinate with other donor implementing partners on common objectives and activities, as needed.
• Maintain a strong and wide network with key partners and stakeholders in assigned area, and ensure that the project is represented on appropriate steering and advisory groups.

• Master's Degree or its International Equivalent - Knowledge/Information Services, Communications, Education, Environment, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences International Development, Human Development or Related Field.
• Typically requires a minimum of 15+ years with project management experience.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5+ years of Chief of Party experience on government funded sector and/or value chain development projects.
• Demonstrated experience in multi-sector project management and implementation.
• Demonstrated strategic planning, staff development and capacity building experience.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex projects that are strategic in nature and national/international in scope.
• Excellent management, communication, and organization skills are required.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language.
• Experience operating in insecure environments.
• Experience working in a non-governmental organization (NGO).
• Experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa, with an emphasis on West Africa preferred.