Deputy Chief Of Party

The C-Change project supports the communication component of the Nigeria national HIV and AIDS response at four levels: a)Strengthening and improving the ability of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) to coordinate the National HIV/AIDS response; b)building the capacity of Kogi and Cross river State Agency for the Control of AIDS (SACA) to effectively coordinate their respective response; c) Strengthening in-country Social and Behavior change Communication (SBCC) implementation capacity through direct training/mentoring of USG Implementing Partners (IPs) and NGOs as well as through integration of SBCC training into tertiary schools; d) Improving the media response to HIV/AIDS through training / mentoring of journalist and capacity building for media houses. C- change, Nigeria’s scope has expanded to include demand creation support to the National accelerated Preventive of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) initiative as well as communication support to the Malaria Action Program for States(MAPS) project.

Generally the Deputy Chief of Party would be responsible for the day to day implementation and provide technical leadership in HIV/AIDS activities related to nutritional Care and support.

Ensure that the technical component of C-Change Nigeria is evidence-based and in line with provisions of the award and agreed work plan.

Provide technical inputs and direction in the following activities; SBCC capacity building for USG and local NGO partners; Provide SBCC Coordination capacity building for NACA & SACA's

Provide evidence-based community level SBCC interventions

Provide IPC capacity building for health care providers in C-Charge States.

Masters' degree in public health, social sciences, communication and other relevant field.

A minimum 7 years previous work experience preferably in International Development.

5-7 years experience designing and implementing advocacy and community mobilization programs at regional and national levels.

Must be able to initiate and lead program activities in collaboration with colleagues and with support from COP;

Sound and demonstrated project management experience.

Sound and demonstrated training skills;

Working knowledge of USAID's performance monitoring and evaluation methodologies and indicators.

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Ability to be productive and flexible with work load.