Director Orphans and Vulnerable Children at GECHAAN

GECHAAN is a reputable Non-Governmental Organization based in Taraba State; implementing a comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention program as well as providing a comprehensive quality care and support for Vulnerable Children in partnership with different tiers of the Government of Nigeria- Federal, state and Local. In line with keeping up with the goals and objectives of the project, the need to feel a key position has emerged.
We therefore require the services of a resourceful, experienced and dynamic professional for the following position:

Job Title: Director Orphans and Vulnerable Children

Location: GECHAAN head office, Gembu, Taraba State

Job Description
This position reports to the Program Director and provides technical, strategic and operational leadership to The New Tomorrows Project being implemented in 8 LGAs of Taraba State.

Qualifications/Experience
The desired candidate:

• Should possess a minimum of BSc degree in Social Sciences, Management Sciences or Public Health
• Should have at least eight (8) years progressive experience in Orphans and Vulnerable Children programming under PEPFAR/USAID projects
• Should have proven experience working in a fast paced nongovernmental environment, and also with a variety of donors including; USAID, PEPFAR, DFID, Global Fund among others, with in-depth understanding of their research and evaluation approaches, systems, indicators and guidelines.
• Should have a demonstrable experience in monitoring and evaluation of OVC activities
• Must have in-depth experience in report writing, work plan/budget development.
• Must have at least six (6) years cognate experience in planning and facilitating trainings/seminars in relation to OVC programming
• Must be proficient in Microsoft word, spreadsheet and PowerPoint.
• In addition, s/he will be building the capacity of other staff, volunteer organizations, partners and stakeholders.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation skills, and ready to work in difficult terrain.

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a suitability statement and an updated CV to the Human Resources Officer at: openings23@yahoo.com

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interview.