GECHAAN is a reputable Non-Governmental Organisation based in Taraba State; implementing a comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention program as well as providing a comprehensive quality care and support for Vulnerable Children in partnership with different tiers of the Government of Nigeria- Federal, state and Local. In line with keeping up with the goals and objectives of the project, the need to feel a key position has emerged. We therefore require the services of a resourceful, experienced and dynamic professional for the below position:
Position: Program Director
Location: GECHAAN Head Office, Gembu
Job Profile
- This position reports to the Director General and provides technical, strategic and operational leadership to The New Tomorrows Project being implemented in (8) LGAs of Taraba State.
Qualifications/Experience;
The desired candidate:
- Should possess a minimum of a Masters Degree in Social Sciences, Management or public Health.
- Should have at least ten (10) years progressive experience in VC/HIV/HTC/RH.
- Should have proven experience working in a fast paced nongovernmental environment, and also with a variety of donors including; USAID, PEPFAR, DFID, the Global Fund among others, with in-depth understanding of their research and evaluation approaches, systems, indicators and guidelines.
- Must have in-depth experience in report writing, proposal writing, work plan/budget development.
- Must have at least five (5) years cognate experience in planning and facilitating trainings/seminars in relation to VC/HIV/HTC/RH
- Must be proficient in Microsoft word, spreadsheet and PowerPoint.
- In addition, s/he will be building the capacity of GECHAAN staff, partners and stakeholders.
- Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation skills, and ready to work in difficult terrain.
Method of Application:
Interested candidates should submit a suitability statement and an updated CV to the Human Resources Officer at openings23@yahoo.com not later than 14th October, 2012. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interview.
