Program Assistant at Family Health International (FHI 360)

Family Health International (FHI 360) is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title:  Program Assistant

Requisition ID: 2024201119
Location: Takum, Taraba
Supervisor: Project Coordinator
Employment type: Full time

Basic Function

• The Program Assistant will work with Project Coordinator to provide operational support for FHI 360 BPRM project.
• S/He will support planning, tracking implementation and budget for program and project and platform operations with support from the Project Coordinator.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Project Coordinator maintain program monitoring checklists and budget tracking tools to effectively supervise deliverables and burn rate of project activities based on approved workplan.
• Assist with collation and submission of routine (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and quarterly) progress reports from sub teams.
• Facilitate filing of accurate documentation and maintain a database of all progress reports, internal and external meetings etc.
• Assist the Project Coordinator to tracking project implementation and coordination, including work plan development, activity scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Assist in monitoring dashboards for tracking budget pipeline and labour report of the BPRM project.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, proposals, and other program-related documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support with meeting coordination, note taking, communication with teams.

Qualifications and Requirements

• BA / BSc Degree in a relevant field such as, Business Administration, International development, social sciences, or a related discipline with 1 – 3 years of relevant experience with international development or humanitarian program.
• Good analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Work independently with initiative to manage high volume workflow.
• Must exhibit high levels of professionalism, integrity and ethical values at all times.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.

Skills and abilities:

• Good organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and any other Nigeria language
• Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed computer skills

Application Closing Date
25th October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online