Position Title: Program Officer, Lagos State

Location: Lagos State

Supervisor: Country Project Director

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in a long - lasting way by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, public health threats, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, technology, communication, and social marketing - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 50 countries, including Nigeria and all U.S. states and territories. We currently seek qualified candidates to fill four Program Officer positions, to be based in Lagos, Kano, Enugu, and Adamawa State offices.

Job Summary:

The STRengthening Infectious Disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES) Nigeria Program Officer II will support project implementation by providing administrative assistance and program management functions to ensure that the various aspects of the STRIDES Activity are effectively executed at the state level and stay on schedule and within budget. The Program Officer collects, compiles, and analyzes information relevant to project activities; S/he provides administrative and project support, contributes to project-related communication and coordination, and may monitor project budgets. Reporting to the STRIDES Nigeria Country Project Director , the Program Officer II supports compliance-related documentation and tracking of subcontractor deliverables, coordinates with the technical team, prepares presentations, and supports other related project objectives and deliverables. The Program Manager regularly evaluates project progress, monitors subgrantee deliverables, and provides capacity building support to subgrantees, as needed.

Accountabilities:

Programmatic Administration

• Provides support to project management, delivers presentations, and leads meetings, collaborating with the STRIDES Nigeria team to assist in ensuring project needs and requirements are met.
• Synthesizes existing information and data into an overarching summary of progress on key project activities.
• Supports compliance oversight activities to ensure alignment with internal and external regulations.
• Identifies project issues and risks and coordinates with leadership to ensure the project stays on schedule and within budget.
• Monitors progress of subcontractor deliverables.
• Collects existing information (metrics, data, etc.) for use in reports, reaching out to sub- contractors and partners for external information.
• Maintains distribution list for project reports.
• Facilitates communication by answering partner inquires. Coordinates assigned state-level project activities and may conduct research to achieve project goals.
• Assists in the management of the project calendar to ensure project deadlines are being achieved.
• Sets up and maintains electronic and physical project files.
• Sends reminders to keep the STRIDES Nigeria state-level team on track with reporting deadlines and technical deliverables.
• Provides administrative support to projects as needed by writing and reviewing reports..
• May support the project team administratively to provide high quality deliverables to the donor and support regular review of project progress.
• Fulfills other administrative and special project duties as assigned.

Finance Support:

• Assists with the coordination and tracking of performance against Financial Cost Objective (FCO) ID, project timelines, budget, objectives, and deliverables.
• Assists the project team with the coordination of budgets.
• Reads and interprets budget to understand tracking and suggest budget items/approach for tasks.
• Collects, compiles, and analyzes cost information relevant to the STRIDES Nigeria project.
• Serves as the project liaison to internal units such as finance, contracts, etc.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Basic knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with project design.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite software.
• Ability to problem solve and recommend corrective action as needed.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail needed to adhere to project deadlines.
• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Works on problems of diverse scope that require review of various factors.
• Uses cost benefit/risk assessment with selecting methods and techniques to determine appropriate action.
• Builds productive working relationships internally and externally.
• Decisions may cause delays and affect a work unit or area within a department.

Education: ** *

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, business administration, health sciences, behavioral

sciences with basic knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with project design.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite software.
• Ability to problem solve and recommend corrective action as needed.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail needed to adhere to project deadlines.
• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English

Experience: ** *

• Typically requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience with projects management principles and practices.
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization.
• Prior experience using Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

• 10% - 25%

Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience sufficient to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job. 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.

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