Vacancies: Communication Officer, Program Officer (Monitoring & Evaluation)
AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) is a non-governmental donor-funded organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, care and support of diseases of public health importance in Nigeria, including HIV/AIDS. tuberculosis and malaria, among others. Since 2001, we have closely with key stakeholders to reduce the burden and mitigate the impact of those diseases through cutting edge, innovative & sustainable approaches
We are seeking qualified and suitable candidates to assume the following positions:
Position: Communication Officer (Abuja)
The job holder will have responsibility for projecting the image of the organization and implemented projects as well as manage of APIN’s website; e-bulletin and online learning community, ensuring that activities delivered are on schedule and to budget standards.
Job Tasks
- Prepare, edit and publish contents for the APIN website, ensuring that contents and updates meet acceptable editorial standards
- Work with relevant Programs teams/departments to identify, highlight and publish APIN and donor success stories, lessons learnt and best practices
- Work with the media to create publicity and visibility for APIN-implemented donor projects at respective locations across the country
- Manage APIN’s public relations, interfacing with media houses and their representatives to ensure appropriate, timely and accurate reporting and publicity of APIN activities
- Contribute to the development of relevant IEC materials and relevant tools
- Drive the timely preparation and publication of the APIN quarterly newsletter, with a view to informing APIN stakeholders and other publics on the strides being made by APIN in the implementation of HIV/AIDS care, treatment and Tuberculosis management.
- Advise Management on how to improve and better promote the publicity and visibility of APIN-implemented programs and projects
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- A degree in Mass Communication, Journalism or any other relevant degree (a Master’s degree in Communication Arts will be added advantage) and at least seven (7) years’ work experience in a similar position, preferably with a non-governmental organization on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria or any other donor funded program, preferably with significant background in program management
Technical and Behavioural Competencies
- Nose for details
- Repot t writing skill
- Editing skill
- Self-drive and ability to work without very minimal supervision
- Ability to use own initiative
- Publishing and website management skills are desirable
- Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint
- Internet browsing, emailing. etc.)
Position: Program Officer – Monitoring & Evaluation (Jos)
- The job holder will be a member of the State Team and will be responsible for supporting the implementation of monitoring & evaluation (M&E) as well as quality assurance (QA) systems in collaboration with the SI Team
Job Tasks
- Assist in setting up M&E and QA systems at the program sites in the state
- Provide technical assistance to program sites in the collection, analysis, reporting and use of output data for programme improvement
- Collate monthly reports and provide feedbacks on the consistency of data with program design in collaboration with the state team
- Share program output data with the state team and relevant government agencies through the state office head
- Facilitate periodic and donor initiated data quality audits (DQAs) at APIN-supported health facilities and Civil Society Organizations
- Monitor the progress of the program towards achieving targets in the states
- Work in collaboration with the State Team to follow up on monitoring & evaluation committees at the program sites to ensure the promotion of data utilization by relevant end users
- Provide technical support to site quality improvement committees to set up and implement internal quality management in collaboration with the State Team
- Facilitate the provision of technical support to strengthen M&E and QA systems at the state level
- Contribute to the development and review of appropriate data collection tools and procedures for all monitoring and reporting needs
- Contribute to the periodic review of the organization’s quality improvement protocol in line with the national
- Conduct periodic visits to program sites, travelling up to 25% of the time
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- An MBBS and a minimum of eight (8) years’ work experience, including at least four (4) years supporting the implementation of M&E systems as well as planning and executing program evaluation; an MPH will be an advantage
Technical and Behavioural Competencies
- Working knowledge of program monitoring & evaluation as well as programme management
- Good analytical skills as well as knowledge of statistics and statistical methods
- Knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, including current HIV/AIDS guidelines and standards with respect to monitoring & evaluation
- Ability to organize and coordinate training programmes
- Report writing and oral/written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skill
Mode of Application
Qualified and interested applicants should visit www.apin.org.ng/careers/ to register a profile and complete the online application form, ensuring that all information provided are true and correct. All applications must be submitted on or before 9th August, 2013. Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing, emailing, etc.) is essential for all positions; and candidates must be willing to do a considerable amount of local travel, as respective jobs may require.
