Program Officer

To support the GSK project to effectively deliver on the activities of the project. Support the national & state MNCH Advisor to ensure effective delivery of GSK activities in Lagos, Kaduna and Gombe states. He / She will support project roll out, and implementation; including ensuring that project outputs are delivered timely. The incumbent will:

i. Work with partners including governments at the respective states under the supervision of the MNCH Advisor and respond to issues needing GSK support.
ii. Work with SC procurement team to plan & follow through GSK procurement as planned
iii. Liaise with MNCH Advisor to collate monthly reports. iv. In collaboration with Admin, organise & participate in meetings, workshops, seminars as directed by MNCH Advisor taking minutes and developing reports of the meetings as contribution to knowledge management. v. Draft progress reports & quarterly reports and forward to the MNCH advisor for inputs and submission to the project Manager. vi. Perform other related duties as required by the MNCH Advisor. Proficiency.

Competencies

Professionalism • Ability and experience with working with a diverse stakeholders. • Motivated to work in a team to yield results. • Resilient in the face of challenges.

Planning and Organizing • Proven ability to plan, organize and manage his/her work.

Teamwork
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity, including gender balance.

Qualifications/Requirements • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a science course, sociology, development studies
• Ability to work and interact well in teams and with diverse groups • Collaborative work approach • Excellent communication skills both oral and written • Computer literacy • Fluency in English • Ability and experience with working with a diverse stakeholders. • Motivated to work in a team to yield results. • Resilient in the face of challenges. Planning and Organizing • Proven ability to plan, organize and manage his/her work. Teamwork • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity, including gender balance.

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