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Project Officer, Drug Demand Reduction at ECOWAS Commission

<BODY readability="0">Department: Social Affairs and Gender Directorate: Gender, Youth, CSO, Employment, Drug Control Annual Salary: USD 36,901 - USD 44,469Supervisor: Law Enforcement Officer (Project Coordinator) Reference: ECW-COMM/REC/DUG-P/003/2014Duration: Twelve (12) months (extension subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds) The position is located within the Drug Unit, of the ECOWAS Commission, Abuja Nigeria. The incumbent will report through the Law Enforcement Officer (Project Coordinator) to the Director of Gender, Youth, Sports, Employment, Civil Society and Drug Control). While accomplishing his/her duties, the incumbent will contribute to implementing parts of the project, “support to ECOWAS Regional action Plan on Illicit Drug Trafficking, Organized Crime related to it and Drug Abuse in West Africa”. The incumbent will bring technical expertise in the areas of prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, social integration to support the implementation of the 2015-2019 “ECOWAS Action Plan to Address the Growing Problem of Illicit Drug Trafficking, Organized Crimes and Drug Abuse in West Africa”. Within delegated authority, the Project Officer, Drug Demand Reduction, will carry out a range of tasks aimed at providing programme, policy, advocacy support and technical expertise for the development of evidence based drug policies and programmes in the region, and the availability of epidemiological data on drug in West Africa. In particular, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:Provide technical assistance and advisory services to the Drug Unit on the prevention of drug abuse, treatment and rehabilitation.Assist in providing technical support and training to West African Epidemiology Network on Drug Use Focal Points to conduct regular epidemiology surveys on drug abuse including data collection,  drug use trends and ensure their contribution to ECOWAS periodic reports on drug abuse;Technical advice, coaching and support to networks to IMDCCs (or equivalents) to strengthen their cooperation with National AIDS Councils and other relevant institutions;Support the organisation of annual meetings of IMDCC's or equivalent Focal Points and Ministerial Conference on the implementation of the Regional Action Plan.Advice and coaching to national/regional drug abuse and treatment networks including NGO’s and CSOs on the organization public awareness events/campaigns on anti-drugs and related crime issues with a regional added value. Conduct an impact assessment after each of these visibility events.Advice and expertise to disseminate good practices on drug and crime policies identified by other components of the project. Dissemination should be cost-efficient;Advice/training/coaching and support to the IMDCC (or equivalents) staff and provision of basic communication equipment/promotional material to support awareness-raising activities;Expert advice and analytical work to collect good practices on drug and crime policies worldwide;Support the design and establishment of the Monitoring and Evaluation Mechanism (MEM) in line with the ECOWAS Regional Action Plan;Support the set-up, implementation and deployment of a Monitoring Mission Team (MMT) to monitor the progress, if need be;Assist in preparing progress reports including narrative and financial reports related to the implementation of all project activities related to drug prevention, abuse, treatment and rehabilitation;Participate in the ECOWAS-EU Project Steering and Coordinating Committee’s (PSCC) meetings;Perform other duties as required.A Bachelor Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or in any other relevant discipline.A minimum of five years of professional experience in managing drug prevention and/or treatment programmes at national and international level is required. A higher degree will substitute for two-years of work experience.Experience in developing and managing projects is required. Demonstrated experience in working with project management tools is a strong advantage. Knowledge of UN programme policies, guidelines and procedures in drug prevention and/or treatment is an asset. Competencies:Professionalism: Knowledge of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to drug abuse prevention and treatment. Good knowledge of the institutional and medical aspects of preventing and treating drug abuse. Able to identify issues, analyze and participate in resolution of issues/problems. Expertise in training curricula development, treatment protocols, as well as international cooperation n mechanism, programme planning and implementation.Teamwork: Works collaboratively in a multi-cultural setting with colleagues and national authorities to achieve organizational goals; solicits input be genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise, is willing to learn from others, places team agenda before personal agenda, supports and acts in accordance with the final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position, shares credit for team accomplishment and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Ability to plan own work, manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines.Other Skills: Familiarity with the ECOWAS mandate, the region and the ECOWAS Regional Action Plan against Illicit Drug Trafficking, Drug Abuse and Organized Crime.Candidate should not be 50 years old or over at the point of recruitment and must be a citizen of one of the ECOWAS member states.Must be fluent in one of the official languages of ECOWAS: English, French and Portuguese. A working knowledge of second official language would be an advantage.<a href="http://comm.careers.ecowas.int/applications_system/index.php?p=mail_application_form" target="_blank"><img alt="Apply Now" border="0" height="43" src="/apply.png" width="114"></A>

Project Officer, Drug Demand Reduction at ECOWAS Commission

Department: Social Affairs and Gender Directorate: Gender, Youth, CSO, Employment, Drug Control Annual Salary: USD 36,901 - USD 44,469 Supe...

Monday, May 12, 2014

: Data Demand and Use Specialist

<BODY readability="6">About UsFutures Group develops and delivers innovative, locally relevant, evidence-based solutions to improve the health and well being of people around the world. Since 1971, we have assisted governmental and non-governmental agencies, foundations, and the private sector by designing, implementing and evaluating programs in HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health, population and family planning, maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and gender. Futures Group has deep expertise in policy and advocacy, research and strategic information, health markets and private sector engagement, modeling and economic analysis, patient monitoring and management/HMIS, strategic consulting, and program management.Project SummaryThe USAID-funded MEASURE Evaluation Project is a 5-year, global project that provides assistance to USAID countries in the monitoring and evaluation of health programs including HIV and AIDS. The overall project goal is to build the sustainable capacity of individuals and organizations to identify data needs, collect and analyze technically sound data, and use that data for health decision-making. ¬Position SummaryMEASURE Evaluation/Nigeria seeks a candidate for the position of Data Demand and Use Specialist based in Abuja, Nigeria. MEASURE Evaluation/Nigeria implements a diverse set of activities intended to strengthen the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) capacity of the Government of Nigeria, specifically NACA, Federal Ministry of Health (Department of Health Planning, Research and Statistics and the HIV/AIDS Division (NASCP)), the Federal Ministry of Women’s Affairs and Social Development (FMWASD), state governments in Lagos, Anambra and Kano, as well as Civil Society Organizations (CSOs).This position will involve providing technical assistance, training and coaching to the Government of Nigeria at the national and sub-national levels to strengthen the collection, flow and use of M&E/HMIS information. Modes and media through which technical assistance is provided are diverse and include: facilitating large workshops, working one-on-one with local partners around Nigeria, and independent work conducting quantitative data analysis and developing workshop materials.Key ResponsibilitiesThe position holder will work in a team comprising MEASURE Evaluation in-country and US-based staff to carry out the following: • Lead project activities that implement the MEASURE Evaluation DDU Framework including application of MEASURE Evaluation core data use tools and methods, and other data use approaches. • Work with international and country-level partners to institutionalize DDU tools, training curricula and approaches. Develop partnerships and new activities. • Implement data use capacity development and training activities. Develop work plans, budgets and project reports specific to DDU. • Assist with monitoring, evaluation and reporting of data demand and use activities. Prepare success stories and case studies as required. Be actively involved in the development, production and dissemination of information products by partners at all levels; • Support the process for identifying and documenting DDU needs and relevant emerging issues and the implementation of planned response among partners; • Participate in technical working groups and data review meetings, and provide technical assistance in the development of strategies to integrate data use approaches and tools into Project and partner activities. • Provide technical support to MEASURE Evaluation/Nigeria team and country collaborators in improving the demand for and use of data in decision-making. This includes creating awareness among colleagues and counterparts of the importance of data use; • Provide assistance in the integration of DDU strategy with other MEASURE Evaluation strategies and approaches in order to achieve organizational objectives and goals; • Participate in the preparation of MEASURE Evaluation overall plans for the country and reports to Mission and Project headquarters; • Perform other assigned functions relevant to MEASURE Evaluation work in Nigeria.Qualifications• Post graduate degree in public health, economics, sociology or a related field; • Minimum of 5 years work experience in monitoring and evaluation of public health programs, especially in the coordination of related activities leading to effective management and use of health information at national and sub-national levels; • Sound understanding of data use and decision making process at different levels of health care delivery and management in Nigeria; • Experience in strengthening the demand for data and facilitating the use of information in the decision-making process at different levels – from the facility and programmatic level up to the national level; • Demonstrated experience in facilitating meetings with broad groups of stakeholders representing the government, international donors, universities and institutions, programs, communities, and health facilities; • Demonstrated skills in training and capacity building through technical assistance and coaching/mentoring. This includes strong skills in public speaking, curriculum development, and delivering trainings and workshops; • Demonstrated quantitative skills, including use of Microsoft Excel, STATA, SAS or SPSS, and skills in analyzing, interpreting and communicating information to a variety of stakeholders. Applicants should describe experience with secondary analysis and developing briefs to communicate different types of data to different groups of stakeholders; • Strong writing skills and experience in reporting to international donors, including the US Government; • Ability to work independently and multi-task on a number of activities with minimal supervision; • Willingness to work with a team of Nigerian and US-based staff in a challenging environment with short deadlines and a demanding portfolio of activities; • Willingness to travel throughout Nigeria.Physical Demands• Regularly required to stand or sit, and move about the facilityWork Environment• Usual office working conditions free of disagreeable elements.All applications for this position should be submitted online at <a href="http://www.futuresgroup.com/">www.futuresgroup.com</A> via the Careers page. Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

: Data Demand and Use Specialist

About Us Futures Group develops and delivers innovative, locally relevant, evidence-based solutions to improve the health and well being of...

Thursday, November 03, 2011

: Data Demand and Use Specialist

: Data Demand and Use Specialist

About Us Futures Group develops and delivers innovative, locally relevant, evidence-based solutions to improve the health and well being of...

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI) Recruits Demand Generation Advisor

<a href="http://www.hotnigerianjobs.com/hotjobs/3401/nurhi-vacancies-for-generation-advisor.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI) Recruits Demand Generation Advisor">Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI) Recruits Demand Generation Advisor</a>Posted on Wed 03rd Aug, 2011 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- <a href="http://www.hotnigerianjobs.com/hotjobs/3401/nurhi-vacancies-for-generation-advisor.html">(0 comments)</a> <a href="http://www.hotnigerianjobs.com/company/urban-reproductive-health-initiative/">Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI)</a> seeks applications from qualified individuals to contribute to improved maternal health and reduced child mortality through increased contraceptive prevalence rates in selected urban areas in Nigeria. NURHI is looking for dynamic, hardworking individuals to join our team for the position in Abuja. Job Position: Demand Generation Advisor The Demand Generation Advisor will provide technical vision, leadership, and guidance to the behavior change communication program activities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Provide direction and supervision in all aspects of Behavior Change Communication (BCC) strategy development implementation and evaluation for project BCC activities including urban communication initiatives, mass media, health provider interpersonal communication, community mobilization, materials development for family planning/birth spacing knowledge, awareness, use and demand generation for contraceptive methods; Liaise with NURHI field office staff to oversee the development and coordination of demand generation and BCC activities; Work with NURHI partners and staff to help foster community engagement and panic; through the development of community mobilization approaches and necessary Interpersonal Communication and Counseling (IPCC) strategies that are specific for urban settings; Use research data and information to inform programmatic directions and decision making Provide proactive program management to ensure timely compliance with project milesstones Collaborate with NURH partners and liaise with the key stakeholders to exchange practices for family planning and harmonization of activities; Represent the NURHI Project in technical working group meetings; Write reports and document success stories relating to the project interventions; and Perform other related duties as necessary.Qualifications: Flexibility to travel throughout Nigeria and internationally as needed for the project Strong organizational, interpersonal, leadership and management skills Solid experience in implementing behavior change communication Good problem solving and independent thinking skills Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office(Excel, Word and Power point)Education and/or Experience Applicant must possess a Master's degree in communication, public health or social sciences Five (5) to ten (10) years experience working in the field of health communication, mass media and BCC activity implementation.Language Requirement English fluency (oral and written) Application Deadline 5th August, 2011 Application Instructions Qualified candidates should send their applications by email to: <a href="mailto:info@ccpnigeria.com">info@ccpnigeria.com</a> Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Letters of application, capability statement (not one page) and CVs of interested candidates (with a minimum o f two referees) should be  receive on  5th August, 2011.

Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI) Recruits Demand Generation Advisor

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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI) Recruits Demand Generation Advisor

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Saturday, August 06, 2011

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: Data Demand and Use Specialist

: Data Demand and Use Specialist

Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI) Recruits Demand Generation Advisor

Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI) Recruits Demand Generation Advisor

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