Latest Openings at Chemonics International, 23rd July, 2019

Chemonics International - We're one of the world’s leading partners in international development, because where Chemonics works, development works. From our founding in 1975, we have worked in more than 150 countries to help our clients, partners and beneficiaries take on the world’s toughest challenges. Today, we re-imagine global supply chains to deliver essential medicines to the right place at the right time. Our global network of more than 4,000 specialists share an unwavering resolve to work better, driven by a conviction that the world must be better. We are recruiting to fill the position below:       Job Title: Finance and Operations Director Location: Nigeria Job Summary

• Chemonics seeks a finance and operations director for an anticipated multiyear, USAID-funded health program in Nigeria.
• The Strategic HIV and AIDS Response Program Nigeria will focus on improving the quality and effectiveness of high-impact, evidence-based HIV/AIDS interventions to meet state and local government areas’ goals and objectives.
• This program will cover governance, access, and demand activities for HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis services.
• The program’s objectives include targeted and efficient HIV case identification through optimized index partner and self-testing and linkage to care and treatment; patient enrollment in HIV/AIDS therapy with adequate adherence and retention; successful suppression of HIV viral loads; specialized services that attract key and vulnerable populations to achieve epidemic control; and increased capacity of the Nigerian government to expand, oversee, and finance HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis services.
• We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

• Oversee all aspects of financial management, including financial systems implementation, budgeting, expenditure tracking, financial reporting, and accounting
• Liaise with the Nigerian government, stakeholders, and counterparts in the public and private sectors
• Write and contribute to reports and other deliverables
• Coordinate all administrative support for program implementation, including setting up field offices, handling preparations for learning opportunities, and handling all financial aspects
• Serve as the central point for coordination and communication within the program and with USAID for planning, human resources and contracts, and budgets
• Scrutinize expenditures to ensure performance and outlays are commensurate
• Manage programs to ensure that the HIV response is successful and cost-effective
• Act as chief of party as required

• Master’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management of large, complex projects, including a minimum of eight years in international development
• Experience managing USAID- or other donor-funded development programs preferred; familiarity with federal acquisition regulations preferred
• Demonstrated ability in developing and managing large budgets
• Experience managing similar projects to the Strategic HIV and AIDS Response Program Nigeria
• Experience in western Africa preferred
• Nigerian nationals highly encouraged to apply
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with U.S. government/U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief reporting requirements
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity ​
• Fluency in English required

• Chemonics seeks a director, monitoring, evaluation, and learning for an anticipated multi-year, USAID health project in Nigeria.
• The Strategic HIV and AIDS Response Program Nigeria will focus on improving the quality and effectiveness of high-impact, evidence-based HIV/AIDS interventions to meet state and local government areas’ specific goals and objectives.
• This project will cover governance, access, and demand activities for HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis (TB) services.
• The specific objectives of the program include targeted and efficient HIV case identification through optimized index partner and self-testing, linkage to care and treatment; patient enrollment in HIV/AIDS therapy with adequate adherence and retention; successful suppression of HIV viral loads; specialized services that attract key and vulnerable populations to achieve epidemic control; and increased capacity of the Nigerian government to expand, oversee and finance HIV/AIDS and TB services.
• We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

• Lead the design and implementation of the program monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework and information system to track delivery against targets, outcomes, and impacts
• Lead analysis of data collected to assess progress and to identify areas for improvement
• Create an environment across projects and sites that encourages timely data inputs into the central data system and data usage for decision-making at the site, local, state, and national levels to include patient management, commodities, and laboratory data
• Monitor site-level performance to refine case finding and linkage approaches, decrease attrition, and scale up viral load
• Analyze performance and data to course-correct and implement program changes
• Use surveillance data to inform programming for activities that permit it to achieve epidemic control for all genders, ages, and risk groups
• Lead the scale-up of evidence-informed combination prevention
• Guide the reporting processes among technical staff, consolidate program reports, and promote learning and knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons
• Support all technical staff in M&E functions and manage M&E-related staff in the program

• Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or a related discipline
• Minimum of seven years of experience designing and implementing M&E activities for public health programs in developing countries
• A firm command of M&E topics related to improvements in quality integrated service and support programs
• In-depth knowledge of and experience with United States government and/or President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief reporting requirements
• Proven experience analyzing similar data and applying information to improve project implementation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience in Nigeria or West Africa preferred
• Fluency in English required
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

• Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
• Chemonics is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
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