Heartland Alliance,
a US-based NGO, seeks applications from Nigerian leaders who are
passionate about finding new and innovative ways to reach populations
highly vulnerable to HIV/AIDS. Heartland Alliance’s office in Nigeria is
looking for a strong Chief of Party (COP) to lead the project and
oversee programs in Nigeria. This is a unique opportunity to lead
cutting-edge initiatives in collaboration with key national and
international partners.
Position: IMHIPP Chief of Party/Heartland Alliance Country Director- Nigeria
The COP (based in Abuja) will lead the program’s effort to strengthen
the capacity of Nigerian organizations to implement comprehensive HIV
prevention, care and support programming for MSM in regions of Nigeria.
Education and/or Experience:
• Master’s degree in Public Health or a closely related field;
• 5+ years of progressive field-based management experience;
• Experience managing large-scale USAID and/or CDC-funded HIV/AIDS
programs (PEPFAR); knowledge of PEP FAR programming required; and,
• Experience working alongside and developing the capacity of grassroots
NGOs/CBOs; Experience in HIV prevention programming, including
experience with and solid knowledge of HIV prevention
programming/approaches for MSM.
Other qualifications:
• Sensitivity to and intimate knowledge of health and human rights
issues, and willingness/ability to support and strengthen the autonomy
of grass roots MARPs organizations;
• Strong commitment to advancing human rights;
• Strong M&E skills and experience;
• Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on
controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups,
and/or boards of directors; and,
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to remain composed and professional in difficult circumstances.
Method of Application
Applications submitted via our website are strongly preferred: http://www.heartlandalliance.org/whoweare/careers
Cover letters and CVs sent to the following email address will also be accepted: internationaljobs@heartlandalliance.org
The closing date for submissions is on or before May 9th, 2011
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