Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR) is an indigenous nonprofit institution that works to accelerate positive health, social and economic reforms through high-quality program design and implementation, capacity building, implementation science research and knowledge generation, as well as agenda-setting and stakeholder convening across human development sectors.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Program Associate
Location: Abuja
Job Description
- The Program Associate will provide technical and operational support for the execution of assigned SCIDaR programs. This will involve day-to-day execution of program workflows and provision of oversights to Program Analysts executing assigned program activities. S/he will bear responsibility for all workstream deliverables.
Responsibilities
Program Support:
Program implementation:
- Support day-to-day execution of the program activities;
- Lead a program workstream and escalate program implementation challenges to Program Engagement Manager;
- Gather and analyze information, formulate and test hypotheses, develop and communicate recommendations;
- Ensure close collaboration and coordination with cooperating partners to guarantee smooth implementation of activities and achievement of outcomes;
- v. Lead routine technical problem-solving sessions with the primary client and relevant stakeholders to brainstorm implementation challenges and align on decisions to guide the path forward.
Program monitoring and reporting:
- Regularly monitor and review program activities to ensure quality, accountability, and contractual compliance with agreed deliverables and performance indicators as per the scope of work;
- Contribute to the preparation of monthly/quarterly technical;
- Participate in structured mid-term and end-term program evaluations;
- Coordinate routine cleanup and archiving of all program documentation.
Requirements
- Academic training: Relevant graduate-level degree (International Development, Applied Sciences, and Technology, Policy and Strategy Development, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Management, or similarly relevant field;
- Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of progressive experience implementing development programs; past effective leadership experience. In strategy, health systems strengthening in a major consulting firm is a plus;
Required Competencies:
Core requirements:
- Compelling evidence of interest in and commitment to the mission of SCIDaR;
- Demonstrated strong strategic thinking and thought leadership abilities;
- Advanced computer usage skills with proficiency in Microsoft® Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
- Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills;
- Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization;
- Reliable people manager, able to manage and promote inclusive and diverse teams within the organization;
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment;
- Fast learner, open to learning from peers, subordinates, and supervisors collaboratively and at a rapid pace;
- Strong logical reasoning and creative thinking skills;
- Results-oriented performer, experienced in developing and tracking self and team with clear KPIs.
Language requirement:
- Candidates must be bilingual. Read/Write/Speak at the advanced level of English and French.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitments@solinagroup.com using “Application for Program Associate” as the subject of the mail.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To apply for this job email your details to recruitments@solinagroup.com