Latest Job Vacancies at Family Health International (FHI 360) 

Job Title: Project Director

Requisition ID: 2023200052
Locations: Abuja
Job Type: Full time

Project Description

• The Maximizing Options to Advance Informed Choice for HIV Prevention (MOSAIC) project is a five-year global project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to help women prevent HIV by accelerating introduction and scale-up of new and emerging biomedical prevention products.
• MOSAIC works globally and across multiple countries in sub-Saharan Africa to implement user-centered research and research translation efforts to identify, understand, and remove barriers to new product introduction, access, and use; coordinate and provide technical assistance to global, national, and subnational stakeholders to expedite product launch and scale-up; and strengthen the capacity of a wide range of local partners to perform essential functions that support the introduction of HIV prevention products.

Job Summary

• The MOSAIC Nigeria Project Director will have overall responsibility for the implementation and oversight of all aspects of the MOSAIC project in Nigeria, including managing the planning, execution, monitoring and reporting of project activities, providing leadership to the project team, overseeing research activities, and establishing and maintaining partnerships with stakeholders.
• S/he will serve as the primary point of contact for the project liaising closely with donor representatives, Ministry of Health, local partners, and other stakeholders. S/he will report to the Country Director.

Accountabilities

• Responsible for creating, promoting, and maintaining safe and equitable work environments for all personnel, including a harassment- and violence-free work culture, and systems for safeguarding project participants.
• Provides research, technical and management leadership to the project team, ensuring clarity over plans and priorities and encouraging effective teamwork
• Plans, directs, and coordinates MOSAIC activities to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
• Manages the country-level workplan and budget development process
• Mentors and trains staff on research and evaluation design, methodology, implementation, analysis, and reporting
• Establishes work plans, project teams, and SOPs to meet project goals and ensure compliance with policies.
• Provides guidance and training to managers and staff to achieve project goals.
• Establishes and maintains partnerships with internal and external stakeholders on project matters
• Oversees production of timely and accurate reports to FHI 360 and donor as required, including responding promptly to requests from donor
• Oversees the financial management and operations of the project, including expenditure monitoring, pipeline projections and subaward management
• Responsible for induction of project staff, ensuring their familiarity with mandate values, quality standards, policies and project objectives and their individual responsibilities in upholding these standards and policies.
• Supports performance management and professional development of direct reports, including ongoing feedback, coaching, and career support.

Requirements
Education:

• Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Public Health, Nutrition, or related fields; Medical or Doctorate Degree preferred
• Project Management (PM) Certification preferred

Experience:

• Requires 10+ years of relevant experience with project management principles and practices (including 5+ years of line management experience).
• Proficient with applicable rules, regulations, and policies associated with international development and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
• Demonstrated experience in HIV and/or sexual and reproductive health project management and implementation.
• Demonstrated experience working with the Ministry of Health
• Demonstrated strategic planning, staff development and capacity building experience.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex projects that are strategic in nature and national/international in scope.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with international donors, government counterparts and project stakeholders.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English, fluent in host country language.
• Experience operating in insecure environments.
• Experience working in a non-governmental organization (NGO).

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices with project management, process development and execution.
• Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• Strong consultative skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to plan, organize, and manage resources for successful completion of projects.
• Ability to motivate, influences, and collaborates with others.
• Ability to build positive local working relationships with local communities, district government officials, UN and where appropriate, donor representatives.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Decisions and actions have a significant impact on management and division operations.
• Problems encountered are complex and highly varied.
• Exercises judgment to meet business strategies and develops objectives that align with organizational goals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Supervision Given/Received:

• Sets goals and budgets for projects and leads department in achieving strategic goals.
• Leads coordination of resources for ongoing project and addresses/resolves project issues.

Travel Requirements:

• 10% – 25%

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Travel Intern

Requisition ID: 2023200204
Locations: Abuja
Reports to: Travel Manager

Job Summary

• The Intern will assist the Travel Manager in providing services related to domestic and international travels for the FHI staff so as to ensure effective and efficient internal and external movement of staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Travel Manager and represent and negotiate FHI interests to current and prospective travel agencies.
• Work with travel agency as needed to obtain cost-effective international tickets and hotel reservations.
• Assist in liaison with travel agency regarding services and equipment used in the Travel Office and with accounting budget information related to travel.
• Assist in the arrangement of hotel accommodation (in Abuja) for FHI 360 employees, consultants etc.
• With Travels Manager participate in the periodical survey and update of hotel information at the state level.
• Assist in the creating, keeping and managing a database of important/relevant addresses and contacts (e.g. Embassies, High Commissions, UN Agencies, Development Agencies, Implementing Partners, etc.).
• Assist in fuel reconciliation and monthly report
• Perform other related activities assigned

Qualifications and Requirements

• B.Sc. / BA / HND in Business Administration, the Social Sciences.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic accounting and all phases of travel agency operations, including automated systems.
• Knowledge of geography and travel coordination for states in Nigeria, developing countries, USAID and other donor travel regulations.
• Interact with diplomacy and tact and follow-up on requests in timely and efficient manner. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Written and verbal communication skills. Relevant computer software skills with proficiency in excel. Ability to travel in Nigeria minimum of 25%.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Human Resources Intern

Requisition ID: 2023200204
Locations: Abuja
Reports to: Senior Human Resources Officer

Basic Function

• Under the supervision of the Snr HRO, provide operational support to implement an effective functional Human Resources (HR) processes in team functional areas, including recruitment, administration, and employee relations.

Essential Job Functions: Duties and Responsibilities

• File all documents appropriately into personnel files and subject files daily
• Assist in the scheduling of interviews – set up interview calendar and share with interview panelists.
• Print, package, and file new hire documentations.
• Manage all subject matter and personnel physical files and ensure systematic filing of documents.
• Support in drafting potential hire reference letters to referees and collate reports for candidate’s personnel files.
• Print I D card for staff and process review through the SHRO before distribution or dispatch.
• Assist in preparing staff introductory letters
• Follow up with processing of travel, accommodation, per diem, HMO invoices  and transportation advances for new hires with finance focal person.
• Assist in filing and tracking of purchase and staffing requisitions.
• Perform other duties as they are identified and assigned.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business/Public Administration or related field with at least a year experience in the areas outlined.
• Must be Computer literate and able to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Must have a good interpersonal relationship and able to use internet and emails.
• Experience with large complex organization is required, familiarity with international NGOs preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality for sensitive Human Resources issues or projects and use judgment to execute duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks Computer literate and proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, graphics design and power point. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to travel in Nigeria minimum of 25%.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Finance Intern

Requisition ID: 2023200204
Locations: Abuja
Reports to: Finance Director

Basic Function

• A Finance Intern is responsible for providing support to the finance department and gaining valuable hands-on experience in various finance-related tasks.
• This is a full-time, temporary position that provides an opportunity to work with a team of experienced professionals and develop essential skills in finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of financial reports and analysis
• Participate in budget preparation and monitoring
• Support the accounts payable and receivable processes
• Help with the maintenance of accurate financial records
• Conduct research and data analysis to support various finance projects
• Provide administrative support to the finance department as needed

Qualifications

• Currently holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance with grade not below 2:1 and with a professional qualification of ACCA, ACA or ACMA. Two years post-NYSC.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Senior Human Resources Officer (Recruitment & Performance Management)

Requisition ID: 2023200215
Locations: Abuja
Supervisor: Human Resources Manager

Basic Function

• Under the direction of the HR Manager, coordinates FHI 360’s recruitment process, orientation program, performance management, safeguarding activities, training and works with team members to ensure a smooth process flow from identification of a vacancy to the filling of that vacancy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the HR Manager in developing job descriptions and maintains all job descriptions of staff. Provides support on recruitment and staff selection system; identifies suitable recruitment channels for FHI 360. Coordinates and follows up all recruitment and placement actions for FHI 360.
• Ensures conformity with recruitment requirements and compliance with the rules and regulations.
• Coordinates the preparation of vacancy announcements in consultation with the HR Manager. Reviews and screens applicants for basic compliance with position qualifications, summarizes CVs for easier evaluation by the departmental heads. Meets walk-in applicants, collects and assesses all certificates and testimonials of the candidates.
• Ensures all vacancies are filled with the suitable candidates within the targeted time. Interviews candidates up to supervisors level and provide feedback to HR Manager Ensures all recruitment policies, procedures and techniques are adhered to and recommend improvements.
• Assist management and interview panels with interviewing as requested and ensure that interview panels are fully prepared Assist in coordinating and/or conducting training workshops to support field offices on such topics as performance assessments, effective interviewing and hiring process, etc. Maintains an active and organized data bank of applicants for various positions.
• Generates recruitment related reports. Upon departmental recommendation for recruitment, contacts the candidates for initiating process of recruitment including reference checks and pre-employment screening.
• Conduct onboarding for all new hires, consultancies and other adhoc staff including volunteers.
• Maintains statistics of CVs screened, personnel recruited etc to adhere to approved manpower positions. Maintain a thorough awareness of developments in labor laws and legislations and advise management accordingly.
• Track recruitment costs, demographics for hires and staff reimbursement issues Coordinates safeguarding policy activities, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for in country program staff. Maintain organizational organogram. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• BSc / BA Degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences or its recognized equivalent with 5 – 7 years of relevant experience. Or MSc / MA Degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences or its recognized equivalent, and 3 – 5 years relevant experience.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required. Certified member of Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of related body is an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, and recipients of assistance.
• Report to supervisor on variances and status on regular basis. Work independently with initiative to manage high volume work flow. Perform detail-oriented work with a high level of accuracy. Interact with diplomacy and tact and follow-up on requests in timely and efficient manner. Must exhibit high levels of professionalism, integrity and ethical values at all times.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality for sensitive Human Resources issues or projects and use judgment to execute duties and responsibilities.
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques. Use a computer to accurately and rapidly enter and retrieve data and information.
• Working knowledge of in-country employment regulations, e.g. Nigerian labor/employee relations statutes and capacity to apply them to FHI Nigeria.
• Ability to intervene with all levels of staff, representatives of donors and collaborating agencies, individuals from diverse cultures, and the public with diplomacy and firmness.
• Strong knowledge in salary structure and development, benefits and compensation, surveys/benchmarking and job evaluation systems. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with ability to work as a team member.
• Objectivity and the ability to apply HR rules and regulations in a fair and consistent manner.
• Ability to plan and prioritize own work under tight deadlines, as well as to work on own initiative and as a member of a team. Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy. Ability to travel a minimum of 25%.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Director, Technical Services

Requisition ID: 2022201892
Location: Abuja
Supervisor: Country Director

Basic Function

• The Director, Technical Services will report to the Country Director and will be responsible for managing and leading the provision of high level high-level technical assistance and dynamic data use for systems strengthening and adaptive program management across multiple FHI 360 projects in Nigeria.
• S/he will lead direct project-wide deployment of total quality leadership and accountability (TQLA) for the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funded grant and work closely with the Principal Investigator and other project directors to support GoN leaders to adopt enhanced project management approaches that will lead to a strengthened health system. S/he will provide mentorship to project staff and a team of senior project staff to ensure program quality and strong local capacity development towards sustainability.
• S/he will provide technical expertise and leadership for the design and implementation of the technical program areas of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support, paediatric care and treatment, PMTCT, CT, TB/HIV, OVC and support programs for FHI 360 in Nigeria. S/he will ensure that high quality technical programs are implemented in a timely manner and in coordination and collaboration with partners, the GON and other stakeholders. S/he will also provide technical assistance through the review and/or writing of protocols, papers, reports to ensure accuracy and appropriateness.

Qualifications and Requirements

• MB.BS / MD / PHD or similar Degree with 7-9 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years of relevant supervisory experience.
• or MS/MA in Social Science, Public Health or related field, MPH preferred, and a minimum of 7-9 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 7 years relevant supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, Global Fund, international donor organizations, NGOs and CBOs is required.
• First-hand knowledge of the Nigerian health system, stakeholders and actors with demonstrated ability to critically appraise situations and design strategic interventions.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Considerable experience in designing and implementing HIV/AIDS care and support projects in developing countries.
• Sound knowledge of ongoing and emerging issues in relation to HIV/AIDS care, treatment and support, as well as HIV prevention.
• Proven skills in management, supervision and leadership.
• Familiarity with the scientific literature on HIV/AIDS and with research on public health issues.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection.
• Ability to manage projects, consultants, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of programs.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and recipients of assistance.
• Demonstrated expertise in building effective relationship with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online