We require suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below
Position: KNCV Country Representative Nigeria
Type of contract: International (Non Family Posting)
Duty station: Abuja, Nigeria
Purpose of the post:
The holder of this position will be responsible for managing the KNCV Country Office in Abuja providing overall managerial oversight for the implementation of KNCV projects of which the USAID funded TBCARE I project, for which KNCV is the lead partner is the largest. The CR coordinates and works closely together with international technical partners in the Tuberculosis Coalition for Technical Assistance (TBCTA) implementing TBCARE 1 in Nigeria, other local technical partners, with the National TB and Leprosy Control Program (NTBLCP) as beneficiary and the USAID country mission and other donor representations.
Main Duties:
- Represents KNCV in Nigeria as responsible manager for the KNCV Country Office
- Is the official spokesperson for TBCARE I project in Nigeria and maintains communication between all relevant stakeholders including the TBCARE I partners, NTBLNP and other implementing partners, KNCV and USAID country mission.
- Provide strategic leadership and bears primary responsibility for all administrative requirements to fulfill the project performance objectives. S/he is the leader of the KNCV’s TBCARE I project management team based at the KNCV’s office in Abuja.
- Liaise with other USG and non-USG organizations implementing TB and TB/HIV activities to ensure coordination of this project with activities undertaken by such other partners.
- Ensure the coordination of logistical support in the implementation of TB CARE project activities and the timely submission of reports to KNCV, the USAID mission and partners.
- Monitor implementation of TBCARE I project activities at all levels ensuring such activities are adequately Implemented and ensure timely collection and reporting of required data.
Profile of expected competencies
- An advanced degree in a health related field with qualifications in public health, or a related discipline, is required.
- Exceptional managerial and operational experience, preferably in managing complex activities of similar magnitude and complexity involving coordination with multiple partners.
- Experience with managing a donor funded project, especially a USAID-funded project, will be an added advantage.
- At least five years of experience working with public health programmes in a developing country. Experience in the functioning of the public health sector and understanding of key TB control, and TB/HIV issues is desirable.
- Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability and availability to travel within Nigeria and internationally as needed.
KNCV TB Foundation is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disable.
To apply for this position please send a cover letter CV and names of three (3) references to KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, email jobkncvnigeria@yahoo.com under subject “KNCV Country Representative Nigeria” on or before 23rd March 2012. For further information on KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, please also see www.tbcarel.org and www.TBCTA.org
