JOB VACANCY, AFRICARE, MONDAY 26, MARCH 2012

JOB TITLE: STATE PROJECT OFFICER
LOCATION: Edo

Africare is a leader among private, charitable U.S. organizations assisting Africa. Africare is also the oldest and largest African-American led organization in the field. Africare's programs address needs in three principal areas:
Agriculture & Food Security, Health & HIV/AIDS, and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene. Throughout its 40 year history, Africare has reached 30 million people across the continent with innovative, sustainable, culturally appropriate and life-changing projects to improve the quality of life in communities throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. We strategically invest in innovating and implementing community-based solutions to complex problems, with a strong focus on skills transfer to create leaders out of beneficiaries. Our work has transformed communities and garnered wide recognition for its impact and sustainability.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The State Project Officer will provide program, administrative and logistical oversight of the project in the focus state under the supervision of the Project Director.
Oversee collation/analysis of data, and provides timely reporting on project activities.
Ensures data tools and MIS systems in place in all project sites and that all reports accurate and submitted on time.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Medical Sciences, Social Sciences, Arts, Management, Humanities or equivalent, with relevant experience.
Strong skills in data management and analysis, including experience with collection of primary data.
At least 2-4 years experience in developing, implementing and reporting for community health programs, preferably with an international organization, local organizations, or health facility.
Demonstrated ability to work with the private sector, small business owners, community groups, government agencies, civil society groups, health institutions and trade unions.
Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills with proficiency (reading, writing, speaking and comprehension) in English.
Proficiency in computer application (word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation packages and internet applications) highly desirable.
Must be available to travel often and carry out any other duties required to meet project targets.

CLICK LINK TO APPLY
http://www.africare.org/about-us/jobs/index.php