Program Officer – HES / Social Services Job At Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH)

Program Officer – HES / Social Services Job At Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH)

Program Officer – HES / Social Services job vacancy is currently available at Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH). Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified individuals who possess all the below-listed criteria.

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs for improving Reproductive Health and Family planning (RH/FP), Care and Treatment of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria etc.

We seek applications from qualified persons for the position of Program Officer – HES / Social Services in a newly awarded USAID funded OVC project: Integrated Child Health and Social Services Award in Edo State. We offer professional opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration. All the vacancies are in the Edo State Office.

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Program Officer – HES / Social Services Responsibilities

• The Program Officer – HES / Social Services will report to the State Program Coordinator and will assist in programming for Vulnerable Children, and their Families through Household economic strengthening activities, Graduation/Transitioning of eligible enrollees and establishing public-private partnership (PPP).
• Fashion out market-oriented strategies to ensure the sustainability of livelihood gains, including private sector demand-driven job creation, enterprise development, financial education, value chain linkages and appropriate savings, VSLA, credit & insurance services for various age groups.
• He/she will also assist in ensuring that all project activities in the project state meet effective programming standards and best practices established by ARFH, USAID PEPFAR and the Nigerian Government especially the Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
• He/she will assist in strengthening the technical capacity of CBOs, LGAs and State in OVC programming, service provision and governance as well as provide guidance on referrals for the uptake of services and participate actively in referral coordination meetings.
• 100% of his/her time per annum is chargeable to the project.

Requirements

• A Degree in Economics, Social Sciences or related disciplines with at least 3 years cognate experience, which must include at least 2 years in Household Economic Strengthening of Vulnerable Families and financial literacy activities.
• Also, preferred are knowledge of health programs within the Nigerian public sector, health system, NGOs/CBOs and collaborative relationships and liaison with community leaders.
• An MPH is added advantage.
• Familiarity with local tradition and language is highly desirable.

Remuneration

We offer professional opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.

How To Apply For Program Officer – HES / Social Services

• Click the ‘APPLY FOR JOB’ button below.
• Follow the displayed link to proceed to Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) application portal.
• Fill the online application form accurately.
• Also send a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae as well as Cover Letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document), explaining suitability for the job to: programs@arfh-ng.org

The application deadline is 5th August.