SYSTEM STRENGTHENING TECHNICAL ADVISOR VACANCY AT OPTIONS CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Options Consultancy Services, UK, is one of the consortium partners implementing the Enhancing the National Response to HIV/AIDS programme (ENR) in Nigeria, which aims to contribute to Nigeria’s achievement of MDG 6 by reducing the spread of HIV and mitigating the impact of AIDS (for more information see: http://www.options.co.uk/our-programmes/governance-health-systems-strengthening-nigeria .)
We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration. We require competent candidates to fill the position below:
Position:Systems Strengthening Technical Advisors (SSTAs)
Location: Nasarawa, Lagos and Ogun States
Job type: Fixed Term (2.5 years)
Role:
The SSTA will join Options under the Enhancing Nigeria’s Response (ENR) to HIV/AIDS Programme, The SSTA will be responsible for supporting the State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS (SACA) in his/her State by building the capacity and providing assistance for the development and maintenance of efficient and effective planning, budgeting and improve accountability for an effective, multi-sectoral and evidence-based HIV/AIDS response.
Qualifications / Experience:
First degree in accounting or business management, with excellent understanding of financial management or management accounting systems, with a Masters degree in any relevant field.
Good experience of working in budgeting and planning functions, likely to be currently working at advanced management level in either reputable NGO, government or the private sector;
Experience in institutional development, mentoring and training for different cadres of staff and partners;
Understanding of key issues for STI/HIV programming.
Excellent communication, writing, planning and organizational skills, with proven ability to work as part of a team as well as being a self starter.
Application procedure:
Please send your resume covering letter and contact details of three relevant referees to Ms. Marleen. Vellekoop at Options Consultancy Services (vellekoop@options.co.uk ). Please specify the State you would like to apply for in the subject heading. Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Application deadline:15th February,2011