Country Manager, Nigeria

at  Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Company Description
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is on a mission to create a world where no mother, child or family is devastated by HIV and AIDS. Join us on our fight for an AIDS-free generation.
Job Description
Reports To: Regional Director, Program Implementation & Country Management (PICM)
Department: Program Implementation & Country Management
Direct Reports: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, Operations Officer, Technical Officers (2), Regional Operations Director & Team (Dotted Line)
Classification: Full-time

HOW WILL YOU FIGHT FOR AN AIDS-FREE GENERATION?

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a proven leader in the global fight to end HIV and AIDS, and an advocate for every child to live a full and healthy life into adulthood. Founded through a mother’s determination, we are driven to see a world where no other mother, child or family is devastated by this disease. EGPAF currently supports a suite a pediatric and adolescent-focused HIV programs in Nigeria, primarily through technical assistance modalities with funding from ViiV Healthcare and Johnson & Johnson.
We are seeking a highly-qualified, resourceful and dynamic Country Manager to: 1) Lead the Foundation’s pediatric and adolescent HIV programming in Nigeria, including ensuring strong project management to meet deliverables; 2) Along with other EGPAF staff, grow EGPAF’s technical, programmatic and advocacy network and relationships in Nigeria, including representing EGPAF at key fora in the country; 3) Provide support to EGPAF’s new business development efforts in the country and 4) Managing in-country operations.

NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Secure and maintain mid- to long-term funding for the country program by actively seeking diversified international and local sources of funding in view of identified country program needs and/or local requests related to the Foundation’s mission.

• Work in collaboration with the New Business Development support team and the Development unit to identify and develop relationships and initiatives to secure additional and longer-term funding from international and local sources.
• Interface with the national government and relevant agencies to ensure mutual understanding of programs and optimize resource distribution and the allocation of available funds.
• Manage the preparation of annual country operating plans, country reviews, strategic and business plans and proposals to other funders as appropriate.

Qualifications

Please refer the Job description for details