VACANCIES AT CIVIL SOCIETY FOR HIV/AIDS IN NIGERIA (CISHAN) IN ABUJA, JULY 2012
Civil Society for HIV/Aids in Nigeria (CiSHAN) is the umbrella national network or over 3,000 indigenous non-governmental, non-profit making organizations spread across the 36 states of Nigeria and the FCT that are committed towards intervening in the issues of HIV/AIDS.
CiSHAN coordinates, facilities, advocates and ensures the needs and issues of CSOs working on HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support services in Nigeria.
1.) Project Director
Responsibilities
The Project Director will be responsible for developing and managing CiSHAN as a Network. The Project Director shall participate in representing CiSHAN nationally and internationally to share, learn and participate in efforts towards addressing HIV/AIDS and surrounding issues. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leadership and management positions and must have held similar positions for more than 10 years in other relevant organizations and will have the following attributes amongst others.
Qualification & Skills
M.A in Public Health, Social Sciences or equivalent experience
Ten years plus senior level experience in HIV/AIDS development program operations
In depth knowledge and five years cognate experience of heading and serving as a Project Director or Project Coordinator in managing Global Fund and other international donor agencies projects at a senior management level.
Comfortable with a team approach to management and the ability to manage several major activities simultaneously
Excellent general management skills particularly in facilitation, team building and coordination
Strong supervisory and excellent problem solving skills
Prior program coordination experience with background on reporting to donors
Excellent time management, organizational and computer software skills
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential
A highly motivated and organized individual, comfortable with working under minimum supervision and as part of a team. An ability to cope with work-related pressure, whilst remaining deadline and focus oriented, and good humored
2.) Project Coordinator
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities
Has the overall responsibility to coordinate implementation of Global Fund Round 9 Project and the work of all the SDAM Managers of the project. Ensure full success of project cycle with strict adherence to its set timing, quality delivery, budget and indicators.
Qualifications
M.A in Public Health, Social Sciences or equivalent experience
Ten years plus senior level experience in HIV/AIDS development program operations
Excellent general management skills particularly in facilitation, team building and coordination
Effective communicator with ability to communicate organization™s direction and ability to motivate others with strong, honest leadership
Prior program coordination experience with background on reporting to donors
Excellent time management, organizational and computers software skills
In depth knowledge and five years cognate experience of heading and serving as a Project Director or Project
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