Position: Data Officer – One (1) Position in Abuja.
Duration: 6 Months
Job Purpose/Job Objective
The Data Officer is responsible for ensuring the quality, integrity, and security of program data, as well as providing data management, analysis, and reporting support for the organization’s public health initiatives. They will collaborate with program teams to identify data needs and generate insights and visualizations.
Roles And Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive data management systems and protocols to ensure the collection, storage, and retrieval of high-quality program data
- Perform rigorous data cleaning, validation, and quality assurance to maintain the integrity and reliability of program data
- Collaborate closely with program teams to identify data needs and design appropriate data collection and reporting approaches
- Generate regular reports, dashboards, and other data visualizations to communicate program performance and progress to diverse stakeholders (e.g. program managers, donors, government officials)
- Ensure the security and confidentiality of program data through the implementation of robust data protection measures
- Contribute to the development of research protocols, grant proposals, and other technical documentation
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Management, Information Systems, or a related field
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in data management, reporting, and analysis, with a strong focus on public health or development programs
- Proficiency in advanced data management software (e.g. Excel, SQL, Tableau) and data visualization tools
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address data quality issues
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
- Familiarity with data standards, data governance frameworks, and ethical considerations around data use
- Experience working in a multicultural, international environment is highly desirable
Position: Senior Program Officer – One (1) Position in Abuja.
Duration: 6 Months
Job Purpose/Job Objective
The Senior Program Officer is responsible for providing strategic leadership and technical oversight for the organization’s public health programs. They will ensure the effective planning, implementation, and evaluation of program initiatives, collaborate with partners and stakeholders, and mentor junior program staff to build organizational capacity.
Roles And Key Responsibilities
- Project Development:
- Oversee the development and implementation of programs aligned with the organization’s vision and mission.
- Assess proposals across conceptual, methodological, operational, evaluative, and financial aspects.
- Identify and develop research proposals adhering to funder policies.
- Incorporate plans for disseminating and utilizing research results at the project design stage.
- Develop partnerships with funding agencies to support project activities.
- Assist in budget preparation and expense management.
- Prepare project documents for approval.
- Project Management:
- Monitor program costs and expenditures, ensuring proper allocations and adjusting budgets and schedules.
- Provide technical supervision, including analyzing interim reports and supporting resource personnel.
- Review final project reports and negotiate revisions or additional research requirements.
- Track key performance indicators and evaluate program outcomes.
- Support Programme Managers in executing activities and ensuring smooth operations.
- Assist in developing project plans, objectives, timelines, and monitoring progress against milestones.
- Program Development and Evaluation:
- Analyse and troubleshoot program challenges, developing best practices for improved performance.
- Conduct program reviews, prepare progress reports, and assess implementation progress and impact.
- Prepare comprehensive project completion reports.
- Research Utilization and Representation:
- Assist researchers in writing, editing, and publishing research results.
- Participate in public and scientific forums to disseminate findings.
- Mentorship and Capacity Building:
- Mentor junior staff, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Build capacity within the team to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to identify opportunities for program expansion, integration, and sustainability.
- Represent the organization in high-level meetings and negotiations, advocating priorities and securing support.
- Program Performance Monitoring:
- Ensure quality, integrity, and security of program data through robust data management practices.
- Communicate program performance and progress effectively to diverse stakeholders.
- Stay Up-to-Date with Trends and Best Practices:
- Stay informed about the latest trends, best practices, and innovations in public health program management and implementation.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential qualification
- Master’s degree or PhD in Public Health, International Development, or a related field
- Minimum 10-15 years of experience in program management and technical leadership, with a strong focus on public health or development programs
- Demonstrated expertise in all aspects of program design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
- Excellent strategic planning, project management, and problem-solving skills
- Outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities, with the ability to navigate complex political and institutional environments
- Deep understanding of public health systems, policies, and funding mechanisms
- Experience working in a multicultural, international environment is highly desirable
WACPHD considers equality for all to be a fundamental human right. We actively promote diversity and inclusion, while condemning all types of unlawful and unjust discrimination based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and motherhood, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.’
Interested applicants should apply by filling out an online recruitment form submit a one-page application letter along with your CV and references to the following link https://forms.gle/iiYqWwHUjkvZWyf47 on or before 19th August 2024.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Note: “Individuals blacklisted from implementing donor funded grants are not eligible to apply for any of the advertised positions”.
