Background:
The Phase II segment of the Community Systems Strengthening grant of the Global Fund to
fight AIDS, TB and Malaria in Nigeria is under the oversight of Association for Reproductive
and Family Health (ARFH) which is referred to as the Principal Recipient (PR). The three ATM
Networks, being CiSHAN, TB Network and ACOMIN are the Sub recipient (SRs) to ARFH for the
Phase II Grant. Following the remodelling of the Phase II CSS SDA for improved outcome and
efficiency, State Program Officers (SPOs) will be recruited to replace the current Zonal
Program Officers (ZPOs). Under this new dispensation, the SPOs will be provided with
improved resources and supervision with clear targets. CiSHAN hereby seek the services of
experienced and committed individuals with experience in the three disease components of
AIDS, TB and Malaria to work as SPOs in supporting the activities of the networks and
designated CBOs/Partners is designated states. Current ZPOs are encouraged to apply but may
not reside in the current states of operation if successful. In some situations, SPOs could be
required to coordinate and work with CiSHAN State Monitoring/Mentoring Officers (SMMOs)
as the need arises.

About the Job
Each SPO will be responsible for supporting designated CBOs/Partners in a state through
mentoring and technical assistance; provide effective programme management and
supportive organisational development, as well as monitoring and reporting on the activities
of CBOs/FBOs in their assigned state. One SPO is required in each of the following states; Edo,
Ebonyi, Delta, Enugu, FCT, Nasarawa, Niger, Jigawa, Katsina, Bauchi, Gombe, Lagos and Ogun.

[b]Responsibilities: [/b]The Program Officers would be responsible for:

providing up to date information relating to current and emerging issues in TB, Malaria
and HIV/AIDS

developing innovative strategies to strengthen the effectiveness and quality of service
provision in Community Outreach for Demand Generation, and support for active
referrals

proactively and efficiently manage the implementation of the project activities within
their states of assignment

Participating in development, management and review of program activities of CBOs in
the state of responsibility.

Monitoring and evaluating progress of initiatives for CBOs. This will involve
undertaking periodic visits to Global Fund cluster sites/facilities within the selected GF
focal Local Government Areas and Wards in their states.

Achieving and maintaining an effective and efficient level of communication with their
networks, other diseases and Program team in their states

Conducting advocacy to different stakeholders in the three diseases areas

Supporting the CBOs to draw up periodic work plans and budgets

Mentoring and Supporting CBOs staff on the development and proper use of
organisational, financial and Monitoring & Evaluation systems.

Engaging in other duties as may be assigned by the CSS and the Networks

Position Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a health-related discipline, or social sciences with
2 - 3 years post-qualification experience in an organisation working on TB, HIV/AIDS or
Malaria. Applicants with working experience in more than one of these disease areas
are encouraged to apply.

Good communication and community mobilisation skills; including knowledge of
project financing/budgeting.

Resident in and conversant with the terrain, traditions and culture of the state that they
are applying to working in

Ready to and capable of working both independently and as part of a team

Ability to work with minimum supervision and exercise of sound judgment and
flexibility to achieve agreed outcomes

Well developed writing and analytical skills and an ability to express ideas clearly and
concisely

Effective presentation and interpersonal communication skills and ability to develop
and maintain effective stakeholder relations

Ability to contribute to the effectiveness of a team, including supporting others and
managing priorities

Ability to communicate fluently in English and the local dialect (s) of the states and
localities they would be working in.

Ready to travel out of duty station on very short notices and willingness to work in any
designated states

Ability to use Microsoft Words, Excel and Power-point packages

Mode of application:

Candidates interested in working as State Programme Officers (SPOs) HIV and AIDS) in
the States mentioned above should send their applications and CVs as one single
Microsoft document to: cssrecruitment@cishannigeria.org The subject matter should
indicate the position and state e.g ‘SPO_Delta State’ address to;
The Human Resource Officer,
Civil Society for HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (CiSHAN)
K Close, 1st Avenue, Opposite Cornershop, Gwarinpa, FCT, Abuja.
All applications must be received by close of business on the 9th of September 2014. No surface
mails or telephone calls will be entertained. Interviews will take place on the 11th and 12th of
September 2014 at CiSHAN’s National Office.

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