JOB DESCRIPTION

• The position of the Director of Programs requires a cross-cutting skill-set coordination in RMNCHAH+NM, HIV, TB and Malaria, implementing the organization’s programs and setting goals for revenue growth.
• S/He initiates and sets goals for all programs in accordance with the strategic objectives of the organization. 
• S/He plans programs from start to completion, involving deadlines, milestones and processes as well as develops and approves budgets and operations.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic direction, leadership and management of the implementation of grants through supportive advocacy, communication, management, monitoring and evaluation of the grants
• Provide Technical leadership and internal control on key programmatic decisions on projects for the purpose of effective communication, collaboration and institutional accountability between and among programmes staff, internal & External key holders and international partners for the purpose of leveraging on opportunities in limited resources for the purpose of gap filling.
• Provide effective and clear direction to ensure that advocacy and programmatic objectives are met and aligned with the deliverables.
• Increase capacity to generate and diversify revenue and fundraising to support and maintain existing programs at the various states.
• Provide primary responsibility for ensuring development and execution of project goals and objectives in line with National strategic plan.
• Ensure accountability of programmatic absorptive capacity, review program challenges budget tracking and risk management strategies to avert the challenges.
• Review different concept notes, work quality and reports submitted through development of implementation of standards, controls, systems and procedures and regular evaluation
• Ensure the coordination of review meeting processes with implementing partners and provide strategic decisions for improving grant performance
• Track the achievement of the projects’ related priority targets and the indicators of the performance
• Review overall progress of program implementation and provide feedback to enhance program performance
• Provide Leadership to all Projects Implementation teams

Other cross- cutting roles:

• Skilled in grant and proposal writing, able to set goals and develop plans for business and revenue growth for the organization
• Scoping Donors’ funding landscapes to identify grants that match the objectives of the organization
• Analyze grant/funding solicitations issued by donors; explore and develop partnership options with organizations and provide information and recommendations to inform decision-making about the opportunity
• Study and comply with the requirements for Request for Proposals / Request for Applications (RFPs/RFAs)
• Develop proposals for matching grants, collaborate with Graphic Designers during layout, conduct a final review of proposals, and ensure they are ready for timely submission
• Review documents for clarity and accuracy based on submission requirements
• Respond to funder questions and incorporate feedback and revisions
• Submit / present grant proposals to potential investors, donors and business partners
• Maintain accurate record of past and present grant opportunities, deadlines, and proposals
• Networking: develop, maintain and strengthen relationships with current and potential donors and other stakeholders
• Coordinate the design and implementation of components related to TB and TB/HIV collaborative activities, Malaria, HIV/AIDS, RMNCHAH+NM., PMTCT & CECAP, and other international health and development-focused programs.
• Ensure an effective program management including development of program work plans and timelines through program review on the project with the coordinators and managers
• Participate in conducting the capacity assessment of implementing partners and facilitate development of feasible capacity building plan.
• Participate in the project zonal and national review meetings
• Provide technical guidance to all project coordinators and managers on overall program implementation
• Review of progress on a quarterly basis and ensure problem solving
• Ensure project teams comply to donor principles and best practices are adhered to in all aspect of program management
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of periodic program reports
• Liaise and collaborate with development partners, government agencies, NGOs, and other organizations on donor related issues
• Ensure timely implementation of activities,
• Attend all partners’ meetings and coordinate periodic review meetings and reporting.
• Advocate for sustainability from the states and encourage increased government participation
• Review reports from states to ensure that they reflect correctly expected project performance on the field and provide feedback for improved program.
• Represent the organization in major fora with IPs
• Participate in operations research (protocol development, review of TOR for consultants)
• Constantly keep updated on current issues in programming through global best practices on all donor focus areas and related subjects.
• Provide any other role as may be required

Skills and Attributes Required:

• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strategic mind-set.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to apply quality and risk assessment management principles and processes.
• Can network effectively, negotiate well and influence people.
• Can broker relationships with stakeholders within and outside the programme.
• Ability to multitask.
• Problem-solving skills.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Must be detail-oriented, possess knowledge of current trends in donor interests, have negotiation skills and be able to conduct thorough research.
• He/she must also have excellent written and oral communication skills to present ARFH’s business development opportunities and proposal plans in a concise and articulate way and for drafting compelling and responsive content for technical proposals.
• Have high proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite utilization, excellent organization and communication / interpersonal / presentation skills with ability to multitask and work on tight deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to travel

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• This position requires a minimum of Masters’ degree in Public Health. A Doctorate degree is an added advantage.
• The candidate must have at least 7 years cross-cutting experience with NGO in International Health and Development issues, Gender Equality, Reproductive, Maternal New-born, Child, and Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition (RMNCAH+N), HIV Management and Prevention, Malaria Control and Prevention and Gender Based Violence.