Programme Officer at Malaria Consortium

About the Job

The position holder would provide activity management, operational and administrative support towards the successful preparation and delivery of the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the ITNs market analysis project. These may involve field travel and direct/hands-on support as may be required in selected states and Local Government Areas.

Your Job Description

• Programme Management (70%)
  • Support the PM and the project team to lead activities for smooth programme management in the country office and the 6 implementation states, in the following areas:
  • Line management – build and performance manage an effective and technically fit PSMA project team and consultants.
  • Be conversant with and guided by Malaria Consortium policies, guidelines and the PSMA research protocol.
  • Engagement of stakeholders including government and public sector players.
  • General management including security, HR including line management, risk management, work planning and budgeting, etc.
  • Risk-free operations, including ensuring that all staff and consultants comply with MC policies and values.
  • Coordination with other levels of government and internally, all MC functions.
• Technical (20%)
  • Support planning (training and deployment of data collectors for field survey).
  • Support all implementation activities (data collection, quality assurance and innovations, including the use of technology).
• Representations & Knowledge Management (10%)
  • Lesson identification and use including adaptive management.
  • Harmonization with other partners.
  • Representation, especially in partner engagements, where necessary.

The Job Requirements

• Candidates must have a Masters’ Degree in Statistics or Public Health related field, with at least 3 years’ relevant experience.