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Family Health International (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 recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Coordinator – C19RM

Requisition ID: 2022201770
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full time
Supervisor: Project Director-Global Fund

Basic Functions

• To serve as the project lead in providing coordination, oversight, monitoring, and reporting of all C19RM project activities across the GF supported states.
• The Project Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating activities in the intervention towards delivery of the project objectives through provision of programmatic leadership for the C19RM Grant.
• S/He will be responsible for supporting the implementation of strategic, impactful, and high-quality programming.
• The Project Coordinator will report to FHI 360 Project Director for the GF NAHI and work collaboratively with fellow program/technical staff
• S/he will work extensively with other sectors to ensure that all program activities are implemented successfully and timely.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead in project start-up and ongoing project management and administration of activities including beneficiary/community identification, planning, and implementing of all activities, working with partners and facilitating monitoring.
• Lead and coordinate to accelerate the implementation of C19RM grant implementation, assure progress towards achieving targets/milestones as per the grant agreements, timely identify and resolve bottlenecks and mitigate risks.
• Provide programmatic and technical assistance to second tier grantees, the National vaccination program, and relevant partners for the design and implementation of the C19RM grant.
• Contribute to all field work, including working collaboratively with the technical units and second tier grantees in the implementation of all planned interventions including identification of existing social & economic referral networks, monitoring and supporting beneficiaries throughout the intervention period.
• Coordinating with community leaders and other stakeholders and other field-based tasks as assigned.
• Ensure that beneficiaries are effectively targeted according to established vulnerability criteria.
• Contribute to effective program reporting, monitoring and evaluation systems for both internal and external use in coordination with the other program staff.
• Integrate community approaches, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the MOH, private sector, and implementing partners to assure that effective and efficient supply chain systems are in place for COVID-19 response programs.
• Represent/ensure FHI 360 is duly represented at various high levels and technical meetings with other cooperating agencies, collaborating partners, senior government officials, and/or donor agencies on the C19RM grant.
• Contribute to regular monthly, quarterly, and annual reports per requirements.
• Collect, validate, and report indicator data and develop progress narratives as required by NACA and the GFATM.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to FHI 360 and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• MS/MA in Social Science, Public Health or related field, and 5 – 7 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years’ experience with Health program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors. Or
• B.Sc / BA in Social Science, Public Health or related field, and 7 – 9 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years’ experience with Health program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors.
• Experience in implementing donor funded projects with strong preference for the Global Fund.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Ideally s/he will have previous experience in working in large-scale emergency programs in insecure and conflict-affected contexts, including remote management and capacity development.
• S/he is a problem solver, who is adept in successfully dealing with issues of complexity.
• S/he is an active listener and contributor, working to create a strong team share ideas and learn.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders to identify beneficiaries according to criteria required.
• Experience representing the organization and its interests to a diverse range of local and international government officials, local civil society organizations, other international organizations, the media and the public.
• Commitment to renewing and maintaining knowledge of best practices.
• Demonstrated training and facilitation experience.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrated strengths in analytical skills, monitoring and evaluation, and report writing.
• Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills. Fluency in English is required.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time.

Remuneration
FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance.