Reconnect Health Development Initiative (Reconnect HDI) is a leading advocacy that works with individuals, groups and communities to alleviate the sufferings of people affected by mental disorders and substance abuse problems. Reconnect HDI operates with the following objectives:
- Experience 3 years
- Location Abuja
Job Description:
- Participates in designing Project, developing methodologies, work plans and budgets for the Reconnect-HDI Program.
- Drafts inception plans and other program documents and communication.
- Supports the coordination and management of the implementation of Project activities, scheduling activities and monitoring the Project to make sure planned targets are achieved on time.
- Ensures agreed quality standards for the management and outputs of Reconnect-HDI Project are met.
- Works with the Program Manager to implement the M&E action plan, making sure that M & E data for the Project is collected and reports are produced, as required.
- Works closely with the Finance team to monitor Project expenses and to ensure accurate Project financial reporting.
- Assists with drafting timely and professional Project narrative reports and submits them to the Program Manager, as required.
- Contributes towards the development of Reconnect-HDI Project materials and messages, as appropriate.
- Manages partner relations by supporting the partners, responding to their enquiries/queries and ensuring that there is effective communication regarding Project activities.
- Plans/facilitates/rapporteurs at Project meetings, dialogues and workshops.
- Provides representation and/or participation of the organization at various functions, including but not limited to workshops, dialogues, conferences and field visits.
- Performs other Project activities as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements and Experience
- B.Sc / BA in Public Health, Behavioral Sciences, Guidance & Counseling or its recognized equivalent
- Advanced Degree or equivalent experience in Public Health, Guidance & Counseling, Sociology, or related Health, Medical, or Social Science discipline.
- 1-3 years of relevant experience with international development programs.
- Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.
- Demonstrated experience working with International programs and strong familiarity with best-practice reporting requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with government-level officials to strengthen program implementation
- Demonstrated ability in working and collaborating with a wide range of local and international partner organizations.
- Demonstrated experience in maintaining donor relations
- Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
- Excellent writing and communications skills, including demonstrated technical writing skills for publication
- Ability to work effectively with diverse international teams and willingness to learn and empower others
- Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
- Demonstrated work experience in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple and competing demands and establish priorities, while providing continual attention to detail in proofing materials, tracking projects, and grants.
- Commitment to organizational core values, mission and programs.
- Demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire knowledge and implement good judgment in a variety of global health and development contexts.
- Demonstrated outstanding written and oral communication skills. Hausa language skills are a plus.
- Experience in a role requiring collaboration within an organization, as well as a demonstrated ability to work with efficiency and diplomacy as part of a team effort.
- Demonstrated capacity and initiative to solve problems with energy and positive attitude.
- Willingness to work in a flexible environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed and/or approved.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the position as subject of email.
