Options Consultancy Services, UK (NGO)- Recruit Nigerians

VACANCIES
Options Consultancy Services, UK, is a partner the Enhancing the National Response HIV/AIDS programme (ENR) in Nigeria, which aims to contribute to Nigeria’s achievement of MDG 6 by reducing the spread of HIV and mitigating the impact of AIDS (for more information see: www.options.co.uk/our-programmes/governance-health-systems-strengthening-nigeria.)
We require competent candidates for these positions:

JOB TITLE: STEWARDSHIP AND COORDINATION MANAGER
LOCATION: Abuja, with frequent traveling to states
JOB TYPE: Fixed Term (2 years)

ROLE:
The Stewardship and Coordination s Team Manager will be the leading full time in-country representative for options in the ENR programme.S/he will be based in Abuja and lead the implementation of Output 1 to ensure the strategies and work plan are line with the purpose and goal of the ENR programme.
S/he will line manage the Options in-country team, providing mentoring and guidance to the Planning Adivsor and the Systems Strengthening Technical Advisors (SSTAs).

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:
Master’s degree or equivalent experience in public health administration, Social Sciences, or other related fields
Minimum of 15 years of consulting and/or management experience in large, complex Non-Government or public sector development projects
Excellent project management and supervisory skills. Previous experience with managing a team of professionals
Expertise in institutional strengthening and organizational development.
Significant experience of strategic planning and the provision of technical expertise within large development projects
Excellent writing, editing, presentation and interpersonal communication skills
Able to engage effectively and strategically working with clients, partners and other public health professionals
Proven experience of HIV/AIDS and Health Systems programming
Significant experience in working with government and donor agencies

JOB TITLE: PLANNING ADVISOR
LOCATION: Abuja, with frequent traveling to states
JOB TYPES: Fixed Term (2 years)

ROLE:
The Planning Advisors will be responsible for harmonization and alignment of funds and will support Federal level institutions in taking greater stewardship and coordination roles. S/he will ensure that HIV/AIDS response strategies, costed plans and polices are aligned across Federal and state levels, resulting in a coherent and gender responsive HIV prevention response

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
Master’s degree or equivalent experience in public health administration, Social Sciences, or other related fields
Minimum of 10 years of consulting and/or management experience in large, complex Non-Government or public sector development projects
Experience with financial management and budgeting. Demonstrated programme planning and management competency and effective communication skills.
Able to engage effectively and strategically with clients, partners, and other public health professionals
Proven experience of HIV/AIDS and Health Systems programming.
Significant experience in working with government and donor agencies
Experience in institutional development, mentoring and the provision of on-the-job training
Excellent technical writing, editing, presentation and interpersonal communication skills with proven ability to work as part of a team as well being a self starter

TO APPLY
Please send your resume accompanied by a short covering letter and contact details of three relevant referees before 3rd June 2011 to MS. Marleen Vellekoop at Optios Consultancy Services (m.vellekoop@options.co.uk). Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. For job descriptions, please www.options.co.uk/recruitment