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1 SOCIETY FOR FAMILY HEALTH EXCITING JOB VACANCIES Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning; HIV and AIDS prevention and treatment; malaria prevention and treatment;, primary health care system strengthening and Maternal, newborn and child health care. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Department for International Development (DFID), Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Merck for Mothers, Children Investment Fund Foundation among other international donors. We offer professional opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration. At this time, we seek to recruit qualified persons to fill the under listed vacant positions, in response to organizational growth. Reference Position: Field Finance Officer (Lagos, Kaduna, Kano, Yobe, Katsina, Jigawa) Application FFO1@sfhnigeria.org Application Code: Field Finance Officer Lagos FFO-Lagos Field Finance Officer Kaduna FFO-Kaduna Field Finance Officer Kano FFO-Kano Field Finance Officer Yobe FFO-Yobe Field Finance Officer Katsina FFO-Katsina Field Finance Officer Jigawa FFO-Jigawa Review of vendor payment vouchers at the field office Review of common cost/territories Ensure availability of funds at field office for program implementation Release of SAP GL code to program staff Ensure availability of funds in budgets GL line items Ensure appropriate reimbursement of all common cost expenses. Review of Partners financial report Conduct capacity building for Partners on financials as the need arise Monitoring of Partners budget to ensure spending is done appropriately Must possess a first degree (BSc/HND) in accounting or any related field. ACA and/or Master s degree is an added advantage Must possess minimum of three (3) years post NYSC working experience Must possess a broad knowledge of accounting software packages especially SAP. Must possess excellent planning and organizational skills Must be able to work with minimal supervision Must possess a high level of integrity and responsibility Reference Position: Deputy Finance and Human Resource Manager (based in Abuja) Application DFHRMgr1@sfhnigeria.org

2 Application code: DFHRMgr-Abuja Review of vendor payment vouchers Review of common cost/territories/reversal journals Ensure availability of funds in budgets for release to territories Release of SAP GL code to procurement and other service department units Ensure engagement and maintenance of personnel information Ensure timely payment of staff salary and compliance with statutory remittances Generation of financial information as may be requested by the Program Director Regular preparation of budget matrix, identifying key variance analysis and recommending corrective steps that may be required. Guidance on usage of SAP GL codes and appropriate orders, to ensure correct classification of expenses. Must possess a first degree (BSc/HND) in accounting or any related field. Must possess ACA, ICAN and/or Master s degree Must possess minimum of six (6) years post NYSC working experience Must possess a broad knowledge of accounting software packages especially SAP. Must possess excellent planning and organizational skills Must be able to work with minimal supervision Must possess a high level of integrity and responsibility Reference Position: Security Advisor (based in Abuja) Application SA1@sfhnigeria.org Application code: SA-Abuja Enforcement of security policies Investigate crimes in the premises Ensure security of lives and properties among program staff within program facilities Monitor properties including electrical gadgets in the premises Monitor and supervise contract security company Ensure installation of appropriate security equipment in the offices. Provide security clearance and pre-travel security information to staff during official travel within and outside Nigeria. Obtain police permit for police escort and cover during long road travel and during special events. Interface between project office and contract security firms on security matters Recommend to contract security companies necessary improvement expected from the guards Must possess a first degree (B.Sc./ HND) in Management/ Social Sciences, or any related course Masters in Security and Criminology with membership of Professional bodies on security administration and management will be an added advantage. Must possess minimum of 6-8 years in security management and operations, previous experience in Military or Police or Department of Security Services is mandatory.

3 Must possess a broad knowledge on security management, operations and crime investigation Must possess excellent intelligence policing skill Must possess private security management skill Must possess a high level of integrity and responsibility Reference Position: State Team Leader (based in Yobe) Application STL1@sfhnigeria.org Application code: STL-Yobe The State Team Leader is responsible for translation, planning, coordination and execution of all project activities in the designated state. He/she translates policy and provides strategic direction as well as leadership for project activities in the state. Ensure proper understanding of all programmes and including linkages and collaborations for with other related intervention at the state level. Also, provide leadership in the development of state activity plans based on programme outputs amongst others. Lead on state level planning, budgeting, implementation, reporting, learning and reflection. Coordinate, participate in and support activities of project team members in the state and monitor properties including electrical gadgets in the project office. Support the staff in development of annual budget and financial performance targets and monitor budgetary management and performance Ensure judicious use and accountability of fund disbursed to the state. Ensure equitable distribution of resources according to the work plans and resource needs of all project staff focal person(s) and partners Lead in the collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders, including Government, other Implementing Partners, and internal stakeholders within SFH to achieve project and organisational deliverables. Must possess a first degree (BSc/HND) in Medical and Health, Sciences, Social Sciences courses with Postgraduate degree in Public health or related field Must possess extensive field experience in managing programmes. Must possess on the job experience in leading community processes and management of resources. Must possess at least seven (7) years post NYSC experience. Must possess in-depth experience in developing, requesting and using technical assistance and other capacity building tools as catalyst to problem solving within institutional settings. Must possess Substantial experience and demonstrable success in designing, implementing and managing malaria control projects. Must possess excellent planning, coordination, managerial and organisational skills Must possess appreciable skills in the use of spreadsheets Must possess excellent facilitation skills and the ability to support entities to translate research to policy, and policy to strategic plans for implementation is compulsory. Must possess ability to independently plan and execute complex tasks while addressing daily management details and remaining focused on long-term deadlines and strategies. Must possess ability to speak local language in preferred state will be of added advantage Must possess good listening, communication, budget management and interpersonal skills Must possess a high level of integrity and responsibility

4 Reference Position: Civil Society Engagement Advisor (based in Kano and Lagos) Application Application code: CSEA-Kano Application code: CSEA-Lagos The Civil Society Engagement Advisor will take lead at ensuring optimizing civil society engagement roles, networking and alliance building, support in facilitating a participatory consultative process and developing a longer-term vision and strategy for SFH s civil society engagement on the project. Support CSOs engagement and conduct effective, strategic and coordinated malaria programme advocacy and monitoring at regional and national levels, reinforcing the programmes accountability and securing leadership s political will. Support CSOs increased understanding of malaria programming in attainment of health system objectives, with improved capacity and tools to participate and contribute, strengthening national, state and local level processes and the sustainability of actions. To improve dialogue among CSOs and with other implementing partners through developing more and effective communication platforms and the sharing of higher quality information. To promote behavior change among community members and service providers for the demand and supply of malaria services. Must possess a first degree (BSc/HND) in Sciences, Social Sciences courses with Postgraduate degree in planning, public policy, development studies, political sciences or any related field Must possess extensive field experience in managing programmes. Must possess at least five (5) years post NYSC experience including Civil society engagement roles, demand creation roles, networking and alliance building with other agencies Must possess in-depth experience in developing and managing delivery of strategies across multiple, remote teams Must possess substantial experience, knowledge and awareness of malaria programming Must possess strong conceptual and analytical skills, and ability to think/operate innovatively and strategically Must possess willingness and ability to travel across the response cities Must possess excellent facilitation skills and the ability to support entities to translate research to policy, and policy to strategic plans for implementation is compulsory. Must possess ability to speak local language in preferred state will be of added advantage Must possess good listening, communication, report writing and interpersonal skills Must possess a high level of integrity and responsibility Reference Position: Demand and Accountability Advisor (based in Kaduna, Katsina and Jigawa) Application DAA1@sfhnigeria.org Application code: DAA-Kaduna Application code: DAA-Katsina Application code: DAA-Jigawa

5 The Demand and Accountability Advisor will take lead at providing technical leadership on Demand & Accountability for a high-quality, results-oriented program focused on promoting appropriate use of malaria commodities. Support CSOs engagement and conduct effective, strategic and coordinated malaria programme advocacy and monitoring at regional and national levels, reinforcing the programmes accountability and securing leadership s political will. Support CSOs increase understanding of malaria programming in attainment of health system objectives, with improved capacity and tools to participate and contribute, strengthening national, state and local level processes and the sustainability of actions. To improve dialogue among CSOs and with other implementing partners through developing more and effective communication platforms and the sharing of higher quality information. To promote behavior change among community members and service providers for the demand and supply of malaria services. Must possess a first degree (BSc/HND) in Sciences, Social Sciences courses with Postgraduate degree in planning, public policy, development studies, political sciences or any related field Must possess extensive field experience in managing programmes. Must possess at least five (5) years post NYSC experience including Civil society engagement roles, networking and alliance building with other agencies Must possess in-depth experience in developing and managing delivery of strategies across multiple, remote teams Must possess substantial experience, knowledge and awareness of malaria programming Must possess strong conceptual and analytical skills, and ability to think/operate innovatively and strategically Must possess willingness and ability to travel across the response cities Must possess excellent facilitation skills and the ability to support entities to translate research to policy, and policy to strategic plans for implementation is compulsory. Must possess ability to speak local language in preferred state will be of added advantage Must possess good listening, communication, report writing and interpersonal skills Must possess a high level of integrity and responsibility Reference Position: ICT Officer (based in Abuja) Application ICT1@sfhnigeria.org Application code: ICT-Abuja Provide support in resolution of hardware and software related challenges on laptops and desktops Support repair/replacement of any computer hardware that might be found defective or out of life as a result of diagnostics checks Provide support for preventive maintenance for all workstations and peripherals Liaise with SFH IT vendors to ensure adequate service delivery based on contractual agreement Provide support for installation, movement and configuration of all SFH systems, laptops and IT related devices for HQ and field staff Provide support in troubleshooting wireless and wired connections and attending to IT related challenges faced with end users or staff of the organization on daily basis

6 Ensure the management and proper documentation of IT assets (laptops, projector etc.) in the store Raise purchase requisition and service entry form for vendor contractual payments Must possess a degree in Computer Science; Information Technology; Informatics or a related field Must possess a minimum of 3 years post NYSC work experience Must possess experience managing database systems with multiple users and has previously provided support for analytics and dashboard development Must possess experience with one or more general purpose programming languages and can construct SQL queries and managing databases. Must possess excellent cross-cultural, interpersonal written and oral communication skills Must demonstrate ability to work independently and on a team in a cooperative, problem-solving capacity Must possess a high level of integrity and responsibility Reference Position: Logistics and Operations Officer (based in Abuja) Application LOO1@sfhnigeria.org Application code: LOO-Abuja To provide adequate logistics support for the project, coordinating meetings, conferences and provide all travel related information and services to SFH staff and business visitors. Identify reliable registered travel agency and make recommendations. Evaluate tickets prices and make recommendations Assist in Visa application, provide information on necessary documents required as support for visa application Support staff and visitor on collection of applications from embassies Purchase of ticket for travels and ensure adequate logistics planning and provision for foreign travels (tickets, visa, etc.) is finalized at least 1 week to date of trip. Provide information to staff on per diem and hotel rate during foreign travels. Receive and process meeting and conferences request. Process hotel and hall reservation for staff and visitors Review hotel bills and ensure promptly settlement of bills Must possess a B.Sc./HND degree in Management sciences, or a related field. Possession of Master of Business Administration is desirable Must possess on the job experience with minimum of 4 years post NYSC work experience Must possess excellent cross-cultural, interpersonal written and oral communication skills Must possess excellent logistic management, travel/reservation management and quality service delivery Must demonstrate ability to work independently and on a team with problem-solving capacity Must possess a high level of integrity and responsibility Reference Position: Receptionist and Admin Officer (based in Abuja)

7 Application Application code: RAO-Abuja The Receptionist and Admin Officer will be saddled with the responsibility of attending to incoming and outgoing calls, receive visitors and other administrative functions as assigned. Respond to all incoming calls as urgent as possible and give prompt attention to out-going calls Receive sort and dispense incoming mails Track out-going mails to ensure delivery Ensure telephone lines are active and functional and funded at all times Ensure the reception area is clean and tidy Maintain records and screening of visitors Must possess a B.Sc./HND degree in Social Science/Management sciences, or a related field. Possession of Master of Business Administration will be an added advantage Must possess on the job experience especially with operation of a PABX system with minimum of 2 years post NYSC work experience Must possess excellent cross-cultural, interpersonal written and oral communication skills Must demonstrate ability to work independently and on a team with problem-solving capacity Must possess a high level of integrity and responsibility Compensation & Benefits: The compensation package for these positions is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates. Method of Application: Interested applicants should write a one-page application letter (using the reference position as the subject), addressed to the Director, Human Resources, clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job and current remuneration. Applicants should send the application, as well as comprehensive Curriculum Vitae clearly indicating current telephone number(s), address and contact details to the address provided for each reference position. Quote the reference position and application code as the subject of the . Please include the names and contact details (including telephone and addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements. All applications will be treated in confidence. Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply. This advert will close on Wednesday 6 th June 2018 (two weeks from the date of this publication). This project is subject to securing donor funding and the precise details of timelines and task are subject to change prior to project start-up. We thank prospective applicants for their interest in working with SFH, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.