System Strengthening Technical Advisors Needed

Options Consultancy Services, UK, is one of the consortium partners implementing the Enhancing the National Response to HIV/AIDS programme (ENR) in Nigeria, which aims to contribute to Nigeria’s achievement of MDG 6 by reducing the spread of HIV and mitigating the impact of AIDS (for more information see: http://www.options.co.uk/our-programmes/governance-heaIth-systems-strengthening-nigeria.)
We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration. We require competent candidates for these positions:

Job Title: System Strengthening Technical Advisors (SSTAs)- Fixed Term (2.5 years)

Role:
The SSTA will join Options under the Enhancing Nigeria’s Response (ENR) to HIV I AIDS Programme, The SSTA will be responsible for supporting the State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS (SACA) in his/her State by building the capacity and providing assistance for the development and maintenance of efficient and effective planning, budgeting and improve accountability for an effective, multi-sectoral and evidence-based HIV / AIDS response.

Qualifications & Experience:
- First degree in accounting or business management, with excellent understanding of financial management or management accounting systems, with a Masters degree in any relevant field;
- Good experience of working in budgeting and planning functions, likely to be currently working at advanced management level in either reputable NGO, government or the private sector;
- Experience in institutional development, mentoring and training for different cadres of staff and partners;
- Understanding of key issues for STI/HIV programming;
- Excellent communication, writing, planning and organisational skills, with proven ability to work as part of a team as well as being a self starter.

Method of Application
Application procedure: Please send your resume accompanied by a short covering letter and contact details of three relevant referees before the 15th of February 2011 to Ms. Marleen Vellekoop at Options Consultancy Services (vellekoop@options.co.uk).
Please specify the State you would like to apply for in the subject heading.

Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.