Organizational Development Specialist at Society for Family Health (SFH) Contract

Job Title: Organizational Development Specialist

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: Fixed Term

Job Profile

• The Organisational Development Specialist will build the capacities of CBOs across implementing states.
• The ODS will support technical programme management, information gathering, results communication and documentation.
• In addition, the ODS will support project level assessment, project planning and coordination.

Job Role

• Lead business optimization initiatives and facilitate the preparation of work plans, assessments, evaluations and project reports;
• Provide strategic oversight on the capacity development initiative of the project.
• Facilitate organizational assessments of KP-led CBOs engaged by the project and coordinate processes for strengthening their systems, implement policies and procedures that will lead to the growth and sustainability of these organizations.
• Develop and implement capacity-building activities to address identified needs through various skills transfer strategies such as green housing, training, coaching, mentoring, and exchange visits.
• Develop strategies for periodic monitoring and assessing progress made by the CBOs over time.
• Stay abreast with key developments of the localization agenda and advise the project appropriately towards ensuring that CBOs benefit from the new initiatives
• Support the KP-led CBOs in identifying funding sources and provide technical assistance in developing winning proposals.
• Monitor, document, and report on all relevant learnings, best practices, and successes of capacity-building initiatives recorded over time.
• Represent the project at approved technical meetings, conferences, and coordination platforms as required.
• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promote a strong team spirit, and provide technical support where required.

Qualifications / Experience

• First Degree in any Social Science or related course – postgraduate Degree will be an advantage
• Minimum of seven years’ prior experience working with non-profit supporting internationally funded community based programs;
• Experience in developing capacity development plans for CBOs
• Experience in proposal writing and development, costing and budget development for CBO’s.
• Experience in fundraising and report writing.
• Experience working in complex environments;
• Significant experience in managing change, implementing sustainability initiatives, stakeholder management.

Compensation & Benefits

• The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.

Application Closing Date
16th January, 2024.