Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR) is an indigenous nonprofit institution that works to accelerate positive health, social and economic reforms through high-quality program design and implementation, capacity building, implementation science research and knowledge generation, as well as agenda-setting and stakeholder convening across human development sectors.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Program Analyst
Locations: Abuja, Bauchi, Borno, Kaduna, Kano, Lagos, Sokoto, Yobe and Zamfara
Description and Objectives
- The Program Analyst will provide technical and operational support for the execution of assigned SCIDaR programs.
- This will involve the day-to-day execution of all program workflows.
Technical Responsibilities – Program Support:
Program implementation:
- Support day-to-day execution of the program activities;
- Contribute to a program workstream and escalate program challenges to Program Associate;
- Gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations;
- Ensure close collaboration and coordination with cooperating partners to guarantee smooth implementation of activities and achievement of results;
- Participate in routine technical problem-solving sessions with the primary client and relevant stakeholders to brainstorm implementation challenges and align on decisions to guide the path forward.
Program Monitoring and Reporting:
- Regularly monitor and review program activities to ensure quality, accountability, and contractual compliance with agreed deliverables and performance indicators as per the scope of work;
- Documenting progress reports and liaising with key stakeholders;
- Participate in structured mid-term and end-term program evaluations.
Required competencies
Core requirements:
- Compelling evidence of interest in and commitment to the mission of SCIDaR;
- Demonstrated strong strategic thinking and thought leadership abilities;
- Advanced computer usage skills with proficiency in Microsoft® Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
- Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills;
- Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization;
- Reliable people manager, able to manage and promote inclusive and diverse teams within the organization;
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment;
- Fast learner, open to learning from peers, subordinates, and supervisors collaboratively and at a rapid pace;
- Strong logical reasoning and creative thinking skills;
- Results-oriented performer experienced in developing and tracking self and team with clear KPIs;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Education and Experience
- Academic training: Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in International Development, Policy and Strategy Development, Medicine, Public Health, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Health Management or a similarly relevant field.
- Experience: Strong record of leadership in an academic, professional, or extracurricular setting.
Application Closing Date
8th September, 2023.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: [email protected] using “Application for Analyst – [Name of State]” as the subject of the mail.
