Vacancies: BCC/Community Mobilisation Officer, Finance and Administration Associate
Large international non-profit seeks qualified candidates for $80 million USAID-funded Nigeria Malaria Action Program for States (MAPS) Project designed to support the Nigeria National Malaria Strategic plan and National Control Program (NMCP). MAPS works in several states to increase the quality, access, and uptake of specific malaria control interventions, including ITNs, ACTs, RDTs, and IPTp to pregnant women.
Positions are now open in Ebonyi, Oyo, and Benue States. For more information on MAPS, please visit http://pshi.aed.org/.
MAPS is seeking to fill the following positions:
Position: BCC/Community Mobilisation Officer
Job Function:
- Work with the Behavior Change Communication (BCC) Advisor to coordinate the development of BCC/IEC/media Materials for the state program and also work closely with the total Implementing Agencies (lAs) to design and deliver communications interventions for behavior change to target groups across the state.
- Foster individual and community mobilization through both proven and innovative implementation of key campaign messages, including proper and consistent LLIN use and maintenance; comprehension and use of ACTs; and increased use of ANC services.
Qualifications and Skills
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health; Communications; Marketing; or a relevant field. Master’s Degree preferred and a minimum of five years working experience in BCC, including IEC-related activities and community mobilization.
- Demonstrated skill in community mobilization and coalition-building in both public and private sectors as well as fluency in English language, Pidgin English, and one or of the local state languages.
Position: Finance and Administration Associate
Key Job Functions:
- Provide financial and administrative support while ensuring integrated and efficient day-to-day administrative operations of the MAPS state office.
- Assist in implementing accounting and financial policies of the organization to ensure financial integrity of the program and compliance with donor rules and regulations.
- Assist in the preparation and monitoring of monthly work plan and cash flow requests in the state.
Qualifications and Skills
- Degree/Diploma in Business Management, Accounting Economics, or other relevant field.
- Five years relevant working experience required with a minimum of two years of experience in a comparable position.
- Three years of general accounting experience in a non-profit organization is desirable as well as USAID experience and Quickbooks
Method of Application
Only qualified applicants who meet the above requirements are asked to send a cover letter and resume to: pshi@aed.org not later 30th September, 2011
Kindly indicate which position and location being applied for in the cover letter and in the subject line of your email.
