Program Associate at John Snow Incorporated (JSI)

John Snow, Incorporated (JSI) – We are public health care and health systems consultants and researchers driven by a passion to improve health services and health outcomes for all. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Program Associate Project Number: 7200AA20CA00017 Location: Abuja Period of Performance: 12 months consultancy (possible extension) Start date: October 02, 2023 Details

• We are implementing a Total Market Approach (TMA) to HIV prevention programming activity in Nigeria under a donor-funded sub-award mechanism.
• This activity builds on previous JSI work and has been expanded to include HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and HIV self-testing kits.
• Under this project, JSI will increase vulnerable and key population demand for, and access to condoms, PrEP, and HIV self-testing kits using a total market approach.
• This will require project engagement across the public, social marketing, and commercial sectors to ensure sustainable markets for the commodities.
• The Program Associate will provide day-to-day support to project implementation, ongoing communication, and routine monitoring of the project workplan.
• S/he works under the supervision of the Senior Technical Advisor.
• The Program Officer will work closely with the Senior SBCC Advisor, the Technical Advisor, and the Market Development Advisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and report the progress of the objectives and goals of the program.
• Develop promotional materials/venues, manages relational databases, and establish/forecasts budget requirements.
• Develop work plans to accomplish objectives and monitors progress toward their achievement.
• Monitor expenditures and may prepare financial reports; may assist in identifying funding resources and developing fund-raising strategies and initiatives.
• Prepare operational and statistical reports to assist in effective decision-making
• Work with team members to conduct capacity-building activities e
• Work with team members in the development and publication of manuscripts, abstracts, technical briefs, and reports to share best practices and improve learning.
• Work with team members to showcase project gains through success stories, press releases, and infographics.
• Monitor and optimize social media analytics to improve performance.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor/project team members.

Qualifications / Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Health field or equivalent work experience in public health or program implementation.

Required Experience / Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience.
• Previous experience in an NGO environment is a plus.
• Similar experience in US-funded projects is desirable.
• Experience in donor-funded projects is required.
• Accuracy, numerical and analytical skills.
• Dynamic, flexible, and have a sense of confidentiality, team spirit, and proactive.
• Ability to learn quickly and share learning with colleagues and partners.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Consistent ability to meet multiple deadlines and remain focused.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player who works well in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent written and spoken English language.
• Excellent knowledge & skill in MS Office, such as Windows, Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• A high degree of self-motivation, resourcefulness, reliability, and honesty.

Application Closing Date Not Specified. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using “Program Associate, Abuja” as the subject of the email. Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be considered for interviews.