The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) is the administrative organ of the highest decision making body of the Catholic Church in Nigeria, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria (CBCN). The Health Committee of the Department of Church and Society coordinates the activities of the Catholic Health Services, and works with nine Provincial Health Coordinators to promote collaboration and networking among Catholic dioceses. The HIV/AIDS Office in Abuja is a sub-unit of the Health Committee. The Church has a total of 52 dioceses grouped into 9 provinces, each diocese has an HIV/AIDS Coordinator who works closely with and reports to the Health Coordinator. The Health and HIV/AIDS Coordinators together implement and monitor the diocesan HIV/AIDS prevention and care initiatives, reporting periodically to the National Office.
The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), in collaboration with her partners, is currently scaling up AB-based Prevention and PMTCT activities on the HIV/AIDS Care and Support Project and is seeking to employ suitable and qualified personnel to fill the following positions in the HIV/AIDS-Health unit of the Department of Church and Society in Abuja and the Kaduna Provincial Office.
I. PROGRAM OFFICERS-(ABUJA)
A) PREVENTION PROGRAM OFFICER (PrPO):
The Prevention Program Officer will be based in the Abuja office, and will take primary responsibility and oversight for the provision of technical support on A/B prevention activities in the 7D/PMTCT project in ten project dioceses. S/he will also facilitate the coordinated implementation of A/B prevention programs in Catholic dioceses all over the country.
B) CARE AND SUPPORT PROGRAM OFFICER (CSPO): The Care and Support Program Officer will take primary responsibility and oversight for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the care and support project activities at national level, and for the provision of technical support on the 7D/PMTCT Community- Based Care and Support Project care and support activities in ten project dioceses. S/he will also facilitate the coordinated implementation of care and support projects/activities in Catholic dioceses all over the country.
C) PMTCT PROGRAM OFFICER (PPO): The PMTCT Program Officer will be based in Abuja, and will take primary responsibility and oversight for the provision of technical support on PMTCT activities in the 7D/PMTCT project in ten project dioceses. S/he will also facilitate the coordinated implementation of PMTCT programs in Catholic dioceses all over the country.
II. MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER - M & E Officer (ABUJA): The M & E Officer will be based in Abuja, and working closely with the Project Officers, will provide overall technical leadership for planning and implementing M & E activities on the 7D Care and Support Project and the SUN-OVC project in ten project dioceses. S/he will also be responsible for M & E of all other programs of the CSN Health unit; and will provide technical support on all M & E to all Catholic dioceses implementing HIV and AIDS activities all over the country.
III. GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR- GA (ABUJA): The Grants Administrator will be based in Abuja and will primarily be responsible for the administration and management of sub grants to the dioceses for the implementation of project activities. S/he is expected to work closely with the Project Officers and diocesan teams to ensure donor grant reporting and compliance regulations are met by sub-grantees. S/he will also provide technical assistance on grant management and compliance issues to the CSN Health-HIV/AIDS unit, arch/diocesan Health and HIV/AIDS teams.
IV. PROGRAM ASSISTANT-PA (ABUJA): The Program Assistant will provide consistent and quality programming support services to the unit, National HIV/AIDS Coordinator and Program Officers to ensure the smooth running of the programs of the National HIV/AIDS office. These services include but are not limited to the organizing of trainings and events, proper record keeping and handling other administrative tasks as may be required. S/he will also ensure excellent interdepartmental exchange of communication and documentation.
V. DRIVER (ABUJA): The driver will be responsible for the use and maintenance of project vehicles, including keeping the vehicle logbook and accounting for all mileage and fuel consumption/ costs. Applicants should provide evidence of having attempted GCE O-levels. Previous driving employment is desirable. Must have held a full driving licence for at least 5 years.
VI. FINANCE COMPLIANCE OFFICER-FCO (KADUNA): The Finance Compliance Officer will be employed in the Kaduna Provincial Office. S/he will be primarily responsible for financial compliance oversight of project activities, in the dioceses within Kaduna province, as well as for other provincial projects. S/he will interpret USG and other donor regulations for program staff in the dioceses of the Province. S/he will work closely with the CSN and CRS finance team to organise and conduct relevant trainings on finance compliance issues.
I. All candidates applying for the position of Program Officer (PrPO, CSPO and PPO) must have the following qualifications:Education and Experience: A Bachelor's degree in any of the health or social sciences, A MPH degree is desirable. At least 5 years post-graduation working experience, of which 3 years should have been spent working in the area of HIV/AIDS programming. Specific experience working on HIV prevention activities is an added advantage.
Professional Skills:
Candidates must have good knowledge of current trends in HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support programming in developing countries; Must have experience and proven ability to conceive, plan, implement and monitor community-based health and development programs.;
Personal Skills: Candidates are expected to have a high level of commitment; Sound knowledge of and willingness to promote the values of the Catholic Church and the Church's teachings on Abstinence and Fidelity for the prevention of HIV infection; Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills, organisational and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment with limited supervision. Should be comfortable speaking in front of large audiences and must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; be proficient with MS-Office software and appropriate statistical software.
II. Candidates applying for the position of M & E Officer must have the following qualifications:Education and Experience: A Masters Degree and equivalent experience in epidemiology, demography, sociology, psychology or other related social sciences. At least 3 years experience in development, Health or HIV/AIDS programs, including significant time in an M&E capacity. Must be familiar with M & E principles; and have field experience in current approaches to monitoring and evaluation for development program. S/he must have adequate understanding of internationally- recognized best practices of M & E in development, Health and/or HIV/AIDS. Experience with U.S. government systems, reporting processes, program indicators and trends for monitoring and evaluation is an advantage. S/he must also have relevant experience in facilitating M&E capacity building for diverse targets, particularly in indigenous organizations.
Professional skills:Candidates must have demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring, and other formal and non-formal methods. Should be familiar with adult learning principles/techniqu es and have the ability to design and facilitate learning opportunities for adults. Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. Should have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; be proficient with MS-Office software and appropriate statistical software.
Personal Skills:Candidates are expected to have a high level of commitment; Have great flexibility the ability to work effectively under pressure and to organize and prioritize competing activities; Sound knowledge of and willingness to promote the values of the Catholic Church and the Church's teachings on Abstinence and Fidelity for the prevention of HIV infection; Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills, organisational and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment with limited supervision. Should be comfortable speaking in front of large audiences.
III. Candidates applying for the position of Grants Administrator must have the following qualifications:Education and Experience: A Bachelor's degree of public or business administration or a related field. MBA degree is desirable. Must have at least 7 years post-graduation working experience; with 3-5 years experience in grants/loan administration and management for non-profit organizations, SMEs or community development organisations. Candidates should be familiar with USG and international donor regulations and financial compliance requirements.
Professional Skills:Candidates must possess comprehensive knowledge of pre- and post-award grant budgetary processes; should be conversant with funding agencies requirements and financial regulations as well as the administrative aspects of grant administration and management. Possess the ability to gather data, compile information, keep accurate records and write documents, i.e., letters, proposals, grant reports, prepare financial documents and other related business documents.Must be able to work effectively within Catholic constituencies, particularly at community level.
Personal Skills:Candidates are expected to have a high level of commitment, capable of setting and accomplishing personal targets to meet organizational goals; Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment with limited supervision. Must be flexible and have the ability to work effectively under pressure. Should be capable of organizing and prioritizing competing activities, have strong problem solving and analytical skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Should be proficient with MS-Office software and appropriate statistical software.
IV. Candidates applying for the position of Program Assistant-(PA) must have the following qualifications:Education and Experience: A good university degree in any discipline. Must have completed their National Youth Service. Must be computer literate with good typing speed and able to use common word-processing and spreadsheet applications. One to two years of previous experience with secretarial work and/or office administration would be an advantage.
Professional Skills: Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. Should have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Demonstrated ability to gather data, compile information, keep accurate records and write documents, i.e., letters, proposals, grant reports, prepare financial documents and other related business documents. Should be proficient with MS-Office software and appropriate statistical software.
Personal Skills:Candidates are expected to have a high level of commitment, with an interest in HIV/AIDS issues; must have excellent interpersonal skills, organisational and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. Must be self motivated and possess the ability to work with limited supervision.
V. Candidates applying for the position of FCO-Kaduna must have the following qualifications:Education and Experience: A graduate in Accounting, Finance or related subject, Must be a chartered accountant. An MBA degree is desirable. At least 5 years post-graduate working experience, specific experience working with USG funded programs and other donor funded programs/projects is an added advantage.
Professional Skills: Candidates must strong analytical and financial modeling skills; be conversant with finance/admin policies for non-profit organizations, international grants-making requirements and financial regulations. Must possess comprehensive knowledge of pre- and post-award grant budgetary processes; possess the ability to keep accurate records, prepare financial documents and other related business documents. Should be proficient with MS-Office software and appropriate accounting software packages.
Personal Skills:Candidates are expected to have a high level of commitment; Candidates must have excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment with limited supervision. Should self-motivated, flexible and have the ability to work effectively under pressure. Should be capable of organizing and prioritizing competing activities; possess excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and be proficient with MS-Office software and appropriate statistical software.
The FCO will be based in Kaduna, while all others will be based in Abuja. All applicants must be able to drive and must possess a valid driver's license.Successful candidates will be required to travel to the program sites frequently.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should send a comprehensive CV with a supporting cover letter to the address given below. CV should include daytime telephone number, email address, names and addresses of three referees, and salary expectations.
Applications should be clearly marked "APPLICATION- (Position Applied for e.g. PrPO, CSPO, PPO as applicable)" in the top left corner of the envelop. Health Unit Recruitments,Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria,6 Force Road, Race Course,P.O. Box 951,Lagos.
Candidates should also sent an e-copy to: hr_csnhealth@yahoo.com Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Deadline for submission of applications is two weeks from the date of this publication
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