Programme Officer NTDs – Benue

Sightsavers are looking for a Programme Officer to support and enhance Nigeria’s NTD programmes.

Title: Programme Officer NTDs Benue

Salary: Local terms and conditions apply

Location: Benue

Contract: 2-year Fixed Term Contract

Hours: Standard office hours

About the role

The Programme Officer will manage daily activities and execute programmes with partners, enhancing the quality of Sightsavers programmes. They will implement five Preventive Chemotherapy (PCT) Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Benue State and deliver NTD programme targets. Responsibilities include providing programme management guidance, technical support, impact assessments, and advocacy for NTD elimination.

Additionally, they will contribute to programme growth and development, providing technical support and leadership to the Benue State NTD Team. The role requires national travel

Responsibilities

Support partners in identifying and addressing technical and capacity building needs throughout the project cycle.
Manage all aspects of the project cycle, including planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, financial and asset management, reporting, and documentation for the Benue NTD project.
Build effective partner relationships and promote shared learning and collaboration.
Provide high-quality information on case studies and news stories to support fundraising efforts.
Establish and maintain relationships with the Benue State Ministry of Health and other partners to integrate sustainable plans into public health systems.
Implement new approaches and tools, including logistics and drug audits, and support mass drug administrations.
Monitor and evaluate NTD programme performance and assist in identifying operational research opportunities.
Build and maintain relationships with various partners and stakeholders to strengthen advocacy and visibility.
Develop relationships with NGOs to support funding and service delivery, including those in the WASH sector.
Represent Sightsavers at State-level meetings and ensure information flow across teams and partners.
Assist in disseminating information on NTD activities, studies, research, and lessons learned.
Ensure projects conduct research and publish findings in international peer-reviewed publications.

The principal accountabilities are not meant to be an exhaustive list of tasks. The need for flexibility is required and the job holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee’s skills. Please read the Job Description for full details.

The Programme Officer will be detail-oriented and proactive, with a passion for programme management and public health. They will manage daily activities and execute programmes with partners, implementing five Preventive Chemotherapy (PCT) NTDs in Benue State. Responsibilities include delivering NTD programme targets, providing technical support, impact assessments, and advocacy for NTD elimination. The role requires strong financial management, budgeting, and communication skills. The Programme Officer will work with minimum supervision and have the right to work in Nigeria

Skills and Experience

Essential

Degree in a relevant field (Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health, Education), or equivalent experience.
Experience in all aspects of project management within a community development programme within an NGO.
Knowledge and proven working experience of NTDs.
Experience of working with partners.
Financial management within programmes, including budgeting.

Experience in people management, managing a team or individual, with a strong understanding of culturally and ethnically sensitive issues.

Experience in advocacy work, with the ability to influence high-level government officials and/or other decision-making bodies.
Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
Ability to travel regularly on a national basis.
Ability and experience in influencing high-level government officials and NGO leaders.
Ability to deliver group training sessions
Excellent analytical skills.
Ability to build strong working relationships for effective management of partnerships and collaborative work as part of a global team.
Proven ability to think strategically and translate concepts into effective action plans.
Excellent financial and resource management skills

Next Steps

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

Closing date: 23 March 2025

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.

In line with its commitment to safe programming and recruitment, Sightsavers participates in the inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) administered by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. Through collaboration with other MDS members, Sightsavers aims to ensure that there are no sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment issues relating to potential new hires and that we can respond systematically to checks from fellow MDS members. This ensures our work is accountable, delivered to a high standard and supports safeguarding across the development and humanitarian fields.