Overview

The Program/M&E Assistant will support the implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation of the STAR HCVST study project being implemented at the national and state level.

This includes assisting with development of work plans, project documentation, liaising with FMOH/NASCP, State Ministry of Health, project staff, Jhpiego HQ and Nigeria other partners and donors regarding implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs

Responsibilities

• Support program coordination and monitor implementation at the national and state level
• Support development, implementation and monitoring of work plan and budgets.
• Support the program to provide appropriate coordination, logistics and administrative support e.g. agenda, minutes of meetings, reports, activity profiles and budgets, Goods Request and Services forms (GRS), travel authorization, request forms, retirements and preparing documents for participants payment and following up to ensure payments by finance.
• Support the program in coordinating technical assistance for program implementation including all logistics for training at the National and State level.
• Contribute to report writing, annual work plans, project monitoring tracking matrices, target implementation plan and relevant reports as required.
• Work closely with technical and program staff to ensure quality implementation of programs and monitor overall project level spending.
• Work with STAR HCVST project consultants to support implementation of trainings, services, research, learning and other aspects of the program.
• Support the team to collect and collate information and develop success stories from all aspects of the programme.
• Other duties as necessary or as assigned.Required Qualification
• A Degree or equivalent experience in public health, sociology, or related health, medical, or social science discipline
• Demonstrated experience working with Unitaid-funded programs and strong familiarity with Unitaid reporting requirements is desirable.
• 3-4 years’ experience in administration of public health programs
• Experience in HIV/AIDS, Viral hepatitis and infectious disease programs
• Familiarity with Nigeria’s health systems and reporting structure and ability to support the collaboration with government level officials to strengthen program implementation
• Possesses a keen critical thinking ability, with a propensity for asking in-depth questions to uncover underlying truths, avoiding acceptance of surface-level information.
• An excellent open communicator who must excel in meeting tight deadlines and managing multiple tasks, ensuring quality work is delivered consistently.
• Capable of working flexible hours, including odd hours when necessary, demonstrating adaptability and commitment.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive and forward-thinking approach to anticipate and address challenges effectively, innovating and sharing next steps in the project and priorities for course correction
• Demonstrated ability in working and collaborating with a wide range of local and international partner organizations is desirable
• Experience in maintaining donor relations desirable
• Excellent skills in logistics, planning and organization of programs (meetings, workshops etc)
• Excellent writing and communications skills, including demonstrated technical writing skills for reports and development of PowerPoint presentations.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
• Ability to travel frequently across the states in Nigeria.