Program Director at GECHAAN

Gembu Centre for HIV/AIDS Advocacy Nigeria (GECHAAN) is a reputable Non-Governmental Organization based in Taraba State, implementing a comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention program as well as providing a comprehensive quality care and support for Vulnerable Children in partnership with different tiers of the Government of Nigeria - Federal, state and Local. In line with keeping up with the goals and objectives of the project, the need to feel a key position has emerged. 

 

We therefore require the services of a resourceful, experienced and dynamic professional for the following position:
 

Position Title : Program Director

Location: GECHAAN head Office, Gembu

 

Job Profile

This position reports to the Director General and provides technical, strategic and operational leadership to The New Tomorrows Project being implemented in (8) LGAs of Taraba State.

 

Qualifications:

• Should possess a minimum of a Masters Degree in Social Sciences, Management or public Health.
• Should have at least ten (10) years progressive experience in VC/HIV/HTC/RH.
• Should have proven experience working in a fast paced non-governmental environment, and also with a variety of donors including; USAID, PEPFAR, DFID, the Global Fund among others, with in-depth understanding of their research and evaluation approaches, systems, indicators and guidelines.
• Must have in-depth experience in report writing, proposal writing, work plan/budget development.
• Must have at least five (5) years cognate experience in planning and facilitating trainings/seminars in relation to VC/HIV/HTC/RH
• Must be proficient in Microsoft word, spreadsheet and PowerPoint.
• In addition, s/he will be building the capacity of GECHAAN staff, partners and stakeholders.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation skills, and ready to work in difficult terrain.

 

Application Closing Date:

14th October, 2012

 

How To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a suitability statement and an updated CV to the Human Resources Officer at openings23@yahoo.com. 

 

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interviews.