Project Director/State Lead

Background

The Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) is a leading and reputable indigenous not-for-profit organization that promotes access to qualitative healthcare, education, and economic strengthening opportunities for all Nigerians. With its headquarters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and a corporate office in Abuja, ECEWS has a presence in 17 states across the South-South, South East, South West and North Central Nigeria with a strong client portfolio with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Global Fund to fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria, United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), The United Nations Office of Projects, World Bank, Islamic Development Bank & Federal Government of Nigeria. Since its founding in 2001, ECEWS has built a vast network of health and allied professional staff, partners, and collaborators which has earned her a solid reputation among its funders and is well regarded by competitors and partners alike.

Position Description

• Provide strategic direction for the implementation of the Malaria Impact Project in line with donor priorities and global best practices
• Ensure effective coordination and implementation of project activities and monitor progress toward the achievement of project goals and objectives.
• Coordinate and maintain oversight of program activities in the state including harmonization of malaria control efforts at the state level and integration with other health services at site.
• Work with relevant technical staff to adapt and disseminate guidelines, tools, and procedures that will support the achievement of quality service delivery.
• With the guidance of the ECEWS Management, represent the project in meetings, discussions, and relevant forums, including interactions with the State and National Malaria Elimination Program, donors.
• Ensure all relevant authorities and stakeholders are included in the planning and implementation of the project activities.
• Submit weekly, monthly, quarterly, and end-of-project updates and reports as may be required to keep all stakeholders informed of project activities.
• Develop, implement, and monitor work plans, ensuring that plans are integrated into an overall consolidated work plan and projected expenditures.
• Ensure familiarity and compliance of staff and stakeholders with ECEWS and donor financial rules and regulations.
• Work closely with the finance team to ensure prudent financial management, timely financial reporting, and regular audits, including reporting any concerns and developing plans to mitigate any under or over-expenditure.
• Work with the HR manager to ensure quality staff and performance-based management systems are utilized for staff improvement throughout the implementation period.
• Remain informed on current programs, research, and guidance in malaria elimination and related fields by reviewing current literature and staying alert to any implication of such experience and research on project implementation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Epidemiology, Public Health, Tropical Medicine, Parasitology or Equivalent).
• A minimum of 10 years of experience managing development projects, preferably in African countries with a strong focus on field implementation.
• Experience managing projects with a mix of facility and community-based interventions is required.
• Experience managing projects with a focus on behavior change would be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated track record with project management, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) in English.
• Sound interpersonal communication, persuasive communication, and presentation skills.
• Sound advocacy skills, problem-solving, and analytical ability.
• Creativity, innovation, resourcefulness, flexibility, and openness to change.
• Experience working in Enugu State will be an added advantage.

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