Technical Advice Connect LTD/GTE (TAConnect) is a non-profit organization registered in 2021 and based in Nigeria to bring innovative solutions to the provision of Technical Assistance (TA) services across Africa.
Experience5 years
Location Abuja
Job Description
- The Program Specialist will provide overall leadership, coordination, and oversight for the design, implementation, and monitoring of assigned programs. The role ensures high-quality program delivery, effective stakeholder engagement, and compliance with donor and organizational requirements.
- The Program Specialist will oversee technical and operational teams, drive adaptive program management, and serve as the primary focal point for government, partners, and donors within their portfolio. He/She will also ensure adherence to TAConnects’ policies and donor regulations in the states.
- The position requires a strong background in health systems strengthening, maternal and newborn health (MNH), reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH), or infectious disease programs.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
- Support planning, execution, and management of program activities in alignment with strategic objectives, donor requirements, and organizational priorities.
- Coordinate development and implementation of annual workplans, budgets, and performance frameworks.
- Ensure timely delivery of outputs, quality control, and adherence to technical standards.
- Drive integration of innovations such as digital health solutions, mentorship models, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Manage program budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness, transparency, and compliance with donor and organizational policies.
- Support program procurement, logistics, and administrative functions.
- Ensure timely submission of high-quality reports (financial, technical, and programmatic
- Supervise program teams to ensure effective implementation of evidence-based interventions.
- Monitor implementation of program innovations and adapt strategies based on evidence and lessons learned.
- Represent the organization in partner coordination forums.
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with government, donors, NGOs, and community stakeholders.
- Support advocacy for state and national policy integration of program interventions.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Systems Management, Development Studies, or a related field. Master’s degree Public Health is added advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in program management for health or development programs, including donor-funded initiatives.
- Demonstrated expertise in program management.
- Proven leadership and people management skills, with ability to manage diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience working with government at national and state levels in Nigeria or Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management tools, and familiarity with DHIS2 or other health information systems.
- Strategic leadership and decision-making
- Program design and adaptive management
- Stakeholder engagement and diplomacy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent writing, reporting, and presentation skills
- Commitment to equity, accountability, and sustainability
Method of Application
Qualified candidates should apply by sending their updated Resume, and their Cover Letter detailing their interest in the position to [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject
