Job Vacancies at FHI 360 – 6 Positions

FHI 360 is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Technical Officer Data Analyst (Temporary Hire)
2.) Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor
3.) Senior Program Officer - Special Projects
4.) Senior Technical Officer (Special Projects)
5.) Program Assistant, Special Project
6.) Finance & Administrative Officer

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

Requisition: 2020202047
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full time
Supervisor: Director MEL

Basic Function

• The Technical Officer Data Analyst (TO-DA), under the supervision of the Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, is responsible for managing our master data set, developing reports, profiling/performing gap analysis and troubleshooting data issues across all project states.
• To do well in this role candidate need a very fine eye for detail, experience as a data analyst, and deep understanding of the popular data analysis tools and databases. The Technical Officer (M&E) will work with others in the country office, state offices and local implementing partners to ensure that project data are of quality, appropriate and meet the donor and project’s needs.

• Managing master data, including creation of dashboard, updates, and deletion. Provide quality assurance of imported data, working with quality assurance analyst if necessary.
• Commissioning and decommissioning of data sets. Processing confidential data and information according to guidelines. Helping develop reports and analysis such as visualization and dashboard using power BI or Tableau.
• Develop innovative and appropriate data visualization methods to convey key trends to a range of audiences. Identify salient data patterns, perform complex analysis and interpret trends/patterns coming from the data. Managing and designing the reporting environment, including data sources, security, and metadata.
• Supporting the data warehouse in identifying and revising reporting requirements. Supporting initiatives for data integrity and normalization. Assessing tests and implementing new or upgraded software and assisting with strategic decisions on new systems. Generating reports from single or multiple systems.
• Troubleshooting the reporting database environment and reports. Evaluating changes and updates to source production systems. Training end users on new reports and dashboards. Providing technical expertise on data storage structures, data mining, and data cleansing. Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria specifically.
• Work experience as a data analyst or in related field. High-level experience in methodologies and processes for managing large scale databases. Demonstrated experience in handling large data sets and relational databases.
• Understanding of addressing and metadata standards. Ability to analyze a complex data set using data modelling techniques Technical knowledge of ETL Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication.
• Well-developed computer skills.
• Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time.

Qualifications and Requirements

• MBBS / MD / PhD or similar degree with 1 to 3 years’ relevant experience in Data Science, Computer science, Statistics and Engineering with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS related activities.
• Or BS/BA in Data Science, Computer Science, statistics, Engineering, microbiology, monitoring and evaluation or in relevant degree with 5 to 7 years’ relevant experience in Data Analysis, Data mining with a good knowledge of HIV/AIDS in resource constrained settings.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
• FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others - and yourself.

Requisition: 2020201996
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job type: Full time

Basic Functions

• The MEL Advisor will oversee an initial Rapid Education and Risk Analysis and the setup of an ongoing system of rolling assessments of key contextual factors; will work directly with program leadership to implement an adaptive management approach for the program, based on rolling assessments; provide technical leadership in designing a system for program data collection; ensure high-quality, timely, valid and verifiable data collection and analysis; develop and implement a learning agenda to build the evidence base; oversee formative evaluation activities and inform stakeholders of lessons learned; and.
• The MEL Advisor will provide technical guidance by designing and implementing the Activity Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plan (AMELP).
• FHI 360 anticipates that the MEL Advisor will be based in Maiduguri, Borno state, with project-funded travel to Abuja as well as Yobe states. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project, and the selection of the final applicant is subject to USAID approval.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the initial Rapid Education and Risk Analysis and the development of rolling assessments to gather and analyze data about critical events that may significantly affect project implementation, thereby building adaptability into project implementation.
• Lead development and implementation of the AMELP, including indicator selection and definition, target setting for all indicators, planning of all necessary data collection and analysis, and feedback loops for adaptive management.
• With program leadership, lead the development of a scenario-based implementation strategy and accompanying adaptive management plan.
• Oversee and directly contribute to the development and implementation of M&E tools and systems to collect, interpret and aggregate data that track tangible, measurable progress toward project results and the attainment of USAID/Nigeria’s objectives.
• Develop high quality quantitative and qualitative methods and participatory methodologies to monitor program quality for performance and results; design appropriate feedback mechanisms to assess whether approaches implemented by the project are effective;
• Lead team of M&E officers and provide training to staff, primary stakeholders, and implementing partners on M&E components in project design, such as the monitoring plan, assessments, reviews, surveys and evaluations.
• Ensure that findings from all monitoring, assessment and survey activities are fed back into the project and are disseminated to stakeholders and consortium partners for continuous program adjustments.
• Provide ongoing oversight and technical assistance to consortium partners in implementing the monitoring and evaluation system, ensuring data and analysis are of high quality.
• Provide high quality and timely submission of all required project reports, including documentation of success stories, analysis of data for indicator calculation, summary of qualitative findings, etc.
• Develop and support the design and implementation of end-of-project evaluations and surveys of the program’s M&E system.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in International Development, Social Sciences or related field with strong grounding in quantitative and qualitative research methods required;
• At least 5-7 years working experience including: Five (5) years prior experience leading monitoring and evaluation teams in large international programs; and Five (5) years prior experience conducting quantitative and qualitative research in field-based positions.
• Three (3) years’ experience in developing countries, including in conflict-affected environments, and experience in West / Central Africa. Experience working in Nigeria is highly desired.

• Database management and knowledge management experience required
• Demonstrated ability to use monitoring and evaluation findings for adaptive management; experience with rolling assessments and / or complexity-aware monitoring a plus;
• Demonstrated knowledge of United States Government rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as they relate to project and program compliance and reporting; experience with USAID a plus;
• Strong presentation and training facilitation skills required;
• Strong computer literacy required; knowledge of SPSS and/or Stata a plus;
• Familiarity with issues related to education in crisis and conflict-affected environments a plus;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders;
• Fluency in English required. Fluency in Hausa, Kanuri or other local languages is highly desirable.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
• FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Requisition: 2020201988
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full time
Report to: Associate Director, Special Projects

Basic Function

• Under the supervision of the Associate Director, Special Projects, the SPO provides program management support and coordination in planning, design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of assigned project activities.

Essential Job Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the AD Special Projects to provide support to and coordinate assigned FHI Nigeria project activities in accordance with the respective donor guidelines and regulations.
• Assist in strengthening systems of reporting on program progress against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluation frameworks for each assigned projects.
• Ensure all implementing agencies reports are submitted within required standards and timelines.
• Assist the AD Special Projects in the development of program strategies, subproject documents, work plans and budgets.
• Supervise the work of the Program Officers and IAs in implementing, tracking and following up on work plans, budgets and deliverables for each assigned project.
• Assist the AD Special Projects in the provision of programmatic assistance to local FHI partners in programming disease intervention activities.
• Work with the AD Special projects to oversee technical capacity building activities at the national, state and local government levels and for local implementing agencies and other partners.
• Remain informed on current programs and research in the public health in which FHI operates.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the AD Special projects, Director PM and the Country Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medicine, Public Health or the Behavioural Sciences with 3-5 years experience (BSc 5-7 years), and a minimum of 5 years in public health, and experience working with NGOs and CBOs required.
• Candidates with experience working on international donor-funded projects will have an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of health systems strengthening programming, and of project monitoring a must.
• Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A multi-skilled person able to perform duties across different technical areas (multitasking) Knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries.
• Capacity to work as a team member of a diverse and multi-skilled international team across different locations in Nigeria.
• Ability to organize own work effectively and supervise the work of subordinate staff and IAs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both internally with FHI colleagues and externally with development partners, IAs, stakeholders and other FHI partners.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High-level narrative reporting and budgetary development and tracking skills.
• Capacity to travel in Nigeria for at least 25% of the time.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: The above job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

Requisition - 2020201994
Location: Abuja
Reports To: Associate Director, Special Projects
Job Type: Full time

Basic Function

• To provide technical support to implement high quality COVID-19 case management, intensive care and ventilator support activities as well as other clinical and public health services in assigned projects.

Essential Job Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

• With the Associate Director Special Projects, the STO provides technical leadership and support related to strategies and approaches for providing COVID-19 case management at all levels of care with a focus on intensive care and ventilator support.
• Work with other staff members of the Special Projects team to coordinate the design and implementation of components related to clinical and public health management of COVID-19 with an emphasis on intensive care and ventilator support.
• Develop learning programs (virtual and on-site) to build the capacity of service providers on COVID-19 case management and ventilator support.
• With Associate Director Special Project, develops guidelines, tools and recommendations related to the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of clinical care and public health interventions in assigned projects.
• Contributes to development of lessons learned from assigned programs and projects and apply these lessons to modify existing program and improve the design of new programs.
• Represents FHI 360/Nigeria to donors and government officials on issues of clinical care and public health management of COVID-19  as well as other disease areas.
• Remains informed on current programs and best practices in the field of case management of COVID-19 and other related development fields by reviewing current literature and stay alert to any implication of such experience and research for department activities.
• Performs other strategic communication, private sector engagement and strategy development duties as assigned.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• A Bachelors degree relevant to public health, social science, biostatistics, medicine with 7 years of progressive professional experience working in the health or development field in Nigeria is required.
• Experience in project development, proven experience in the planning and facilitation of training, and excellent communication skills required.
• A post-graduate degree in a related field is essential.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs highly desirable.

• A multi-skilled person able to perform duties across different technical areas such as health program design, health program evaluation and strategic communication etc Knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria specifically.
• Clinical care and public health management and training experience and ability to understand full range of issues around the clinical care and prevention of COVID-19 as well as other diseases
• Knowledge of Nigerian clinical setting, including government and non-government settings.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues surrounding COVID-19
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients of assistance.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Requisition: 2020201995
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job type: Full time
Reports to: Senior Program Officer, Special Projects

Job Summary

• Supports Program Management in the Country Office with administrative, clerical, logistical and programmatic assistance, including direct support to the Special Projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Program Management staff with responding to administrative and programmatic requests from HQ, donors, country / zonal offices and other FHI team  members; Assist with planning technical assistance visits, workshops, and meetings.
• Coordinate on arrangements for travel undertaken by team members, consultants or colleagues from FHI HQ; Assist with developing of FCO requests and other routine programmatic activities; Assist with information research and data assembly for presentations or reports made by team members.
• Provide support with documentation, record keeping and filing for the Department Perform other related duties for program management as may be assigned by the Director or Associate Directors.

Contribution:

• Coordinate scopes of work for technical assistance visits, process travel authorization expense reports and consultancy agreements, and follow up with consultants on related travel and administrative needs.
• Research and prepare briefing materials as necessary for team members. Assist with preparing and compiling reports on a variety of technical and non-technical topics.
• Assist with coordinating assembly,  review and approval of subproject documents; Assist program staff in tracking the status of country program implementation.
• Assist with preparing, compiling and record-keeping of program documents, budgets and reports. Ensure that travel arrangements are carried out in a timely manner and conform to the overall policy and regulations of FHI.

Expertise and Complexity:

• Report to supervisor on variances and status on regular basis. Use judgment to execute duties and responsibilities.
• Be accurate, complete and meticulous in record-keeping and documentation English written and verbal communication skills, and organizational skills.
• Relevant computer software skills including Microsoft office products. Familiarity with public health, international development, and / or social science research.

Type and Nature of Contacts:

• Interact with colleagues both in the Country and state offices, Communicate with GoN and other public officials clearly and politely. Communicate and provide information to consultants, FHI Headquarters and occasional external contacts with tact and accuracy.

Supervisory and Budget Responsibility:

• None

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Usual office working conditions

Minimum Requirements

• BS / BA preferably in Public Health or other related fields.
• 1-3 years relevant work experience in programs administration

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
• FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.