Chemonics International Graduate & Exp. Recruitment May 2017

Chemonics International, an international development firm based in Washington, DC., seeks professionals for USAID’s anticipated multi-year health program in Nigeria; the Strategic HIV and AIDS Response Program (SHARP).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: National Program Officer

Location: Nigeria

About the Strengthening Advocacy and Civic Engagement (SACE) Project

• Strengthening Advocacy and Civic Engagement (SACE) Project is a five-year, $19.2 million program funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Chemonics International.
• Its objective is to strengthen civil society’s ability to influence the development and implementation of key democratic reforms at the national, state, and local levels.
• The project will support increased engagement and efficacy of civil society to influence public institutions whose function it is to serve citizens’ interests.
• The project explicitly aims to engage marginalized populations, such as women, youth, and the disabled; in the process and emphasize the importance of leadership and innovation.
• In its fourth year, the project now seeks to hire an additional National Program Officer.

Responsibilities

• National Program Officer is responsible for assisting Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) in day to day program administration across programming areas nationally in regular collaboration with the Niger Delta Program Officer and the Program Advisors in the office.
• The National Program Officer will assist the DCOP by providing program administration support covering the areas of program event management and support, records management, program administration coordination, including assistance with updating the filing system and supporting M&E record keeping, and supervising the project interns.
• S/he Will also liaise with the Grants/SAF and Finance as required around program administration.
• S/he will ensure that technical operations are in compliance with USAID regulations and the contract signed by USAID and Chemonics.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Social Sciences, Law, and Development Studies, etc., Master’s Degree preferred.
• At least 1 year of demonstrated experience in the successful implementation of international development activities, with preference given to democracy and governance activities under a U.S. government contract instrument,
• Experience in budgeting, specifically in assuring procurement, disbursements, logistics, and programmatic aspects are implemented on time and according to approved specifications.
• Excellent communication skills, including interpersonal and in written and oral English.
• Familiarity with USAID grants management rules and procedures

Job Title: Capacity Building and Partnerships Advisor

Location: Nigeria

About the Strengthening Advocacy and Civic Engagement (SACE) Project

• Strengthening Advocacy and Civic Engagement (SACE) Project is a five-year, $19.2 million program funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Chemonics International.
• Its objective is to strengthen civil society’s ability to influence the development and implementation of key democratic reforms at the national, state, and local levels.
• The project will support increased engagement and efficacy of civil society to influence public institutions whose function it is to serve citizens’ interests.
• The project explicitly aims to engage marginalized populations, such as women, youth, and the disabled; in the process and emphasize the importance of leadership and innovation.
• In its fourth year, the project now seeks to hire an additional Capacity Building and Partnerships Advisor.

Responsibilities

• Capacity Building and Partnerships Advisor will work with the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) to strengthen the advocacy and strategic planning skills of SACE’s selected CSO partners and participate in all levels of program implementation activities, including strategy and visioning sessions with coalitions/networks, courtesy and representational visits, monitoring and assessment trips, pilot projects, planning and providing seminars/workshop sessions, and conducting other technical assignments as needed.
• S/he assists with the development of SACE’s annual work and helps to ensure timely implementation of project activities.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Social Sciences, Law, and Development Studies, etc.
• A 5 years of demonstrated experience in the successful implementation of democracy and governance activities.
• In-depth understanding of the role of civil society in development and demonstrated capabilities in institutional capacity development, and networks/coalition strengthening
• Prior experience in training, capacity building, policy advocacy, government monitoring and/or oversight.
• Excellent communication skills, including interpersonal and in written and oral English.
• Ability to work in a professional and cordial manner with staff, implementing and cooperating partners, and relevant CSOs and government agencies.
• Also, must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, to be able to accept and discharge substantial responsibilities, to prioritize work assignments, to meet deadlines, and to exercise professional judgment

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications, stating the position title in the subject line of their e-mails to: recruitment@nigeriasace.org Applications should comprise a cover letter, a CV, and a two-page capacity statement addressing the key skills listed in CV.

Note

• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The project strongly encourages applications from women, people with disabilities, and young people
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted; no follow-up e-mails, pleased.