Options Consultancy Services Recruits: Systems Strengthening Technical Advisor

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-health-systems-strengthening-nigeria .)
We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration. We require competent candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title:   Systems Strengthening Technical Advisors (SSTAs)

Location:   Nasarawa, Lagos and Ogun States

Job type:    Fixed Term (2.5 years)

Role:
The SSTA will join Options under the Enhancing Nigeria’s Response (ENR) to HIV/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 organizational skills, with proven ability to work as part of a team as well as being a self starter.

Application procedure:
Please send your resume covering letter and contact details of three relevant referees on or before 15^th 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.