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TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR NACA POSITIONS

1. POLICY AND STRATEGY DEPARTMENT

Donor Coordination Division

Assistant Director Programme CONTISS 13

Masters Degree in the Social Sciences, Public Health, Business Admin, or Finance.
Not less than 18 years post NYSC experience.
Not less than 7 years cognate experience in Public Health / HIV/AIDS work.

Terms of Reference:

Taking charge of a branch.
Supervising guidelines development for sectoral leaders.
Ensuring the flow of appropriate technical assistance-ship to sectoral leaders.
Ensuring appropriate day-to-day management of a section.
Participating in networking and partnering with relevant agencies and organizations linked to the activities of the department.
Participating in advocacy visits to relevant stakeholders.

Strategy Division

Assistant Director Programme CONTISS 13

Masters Degree in the Social Sciences, Public Health, Business Admin, or Strategic Planning and Operations Research
Not less than 18 years post NYSC experience
Not less than 7 years cognate experience in Strategic Planning in Public Health / HIV/AIDS

Terms of Reference:

Taking charge of a branch.
Ascertaining the appropriateness of training programmes on HIV&AIDS policy.
Overseeing the implementation of such training programmes to ensure value-for- money outcomes.
Supervising guidelines development for sectoral leaders.
Ensuring the flow of appropriate technical assistance-ship to sectoral leaders.
Ensuring appropriate day-to-day management of a section.
Participating in networking and partnering with relevant agencies and organizations linked to the activities of the department.

Senior Programme Officer CONTISS 09

Masters degree in the Social Sciences, Public Health, Business Admin
At least 6 years post NYSC experience
Not less than 3 years cognate experience in Public Health / HIV/AIDS work is an added

Terms of Reference:

Organizing training courses for subordinate (and junior) Policy and Advocacy Staff.
Coordinating the activities of officers in the sub-unit.
Supervising the data collection and analysis exercises relating to formulating HIV&AIDS policies.
Overseeing the formulation of proposals for sectoral guidelines on situation analysis.
Supervising dialogue on extant HIV&AIDS policies
Coordinating the development of guidelines on the development of relevant documents for understanding and controlling HIV&AIDS.
Providing analytical support to the division.
Taking charge of a section and the day-to-operation of same.

Policy Division

Assistant Director CONTISS 13

Masters Degree in the Social Sciences, Public Health, Business Admin, or Strategic Planning and Operations Research
Not less than 18 years post NYSC experience
Not less than 7 years cognate experience in Public Health / HIV/AIDS Policy formulation work.

Terms of reference:

Taking charge of a Branch and provide leadership to the staff of the Branch.
Ascertaining the appropriateness of training programmes on HIV&AIDS policy.
Overseeing the implementation of such training programmes to ensue value-for – money outcomes.
Supervising guidelines development for sectoral leaders.
Ensuring the flow of appropriate technical assistance-ship to sectoral leaders.
Ensuring appropriate day-to-day management of a section.
Participating in networking and partnering with relevant agencies and organizations linked to the activities of the department.
Participating in advocacy visits to relevant stakeholders.

Principal Programme CONTISS GL. 10

Degrees in public health, social sciences (Economics, Political Science, Sociology and Demography), medical and biomedical sciences are required.
At least 6 years post NYSC experience
Not less than 3 years cognate experience in Public Health / HIV/AIDS work is an added advantage

Terms of Reference:

Organizing training courses for subordinate (and junior) Policy and Advocacy Staff.
Coordinating the activities of officers in the sub-unit.
Supervising the data collection and analysis exercises relating to formulating HIV&AIDS policies.
Overseeing the formulation of proposals for sectoral guidelines on situation analysis.
Supervising dialogue on extant HIV&AIDS policies
Coordinating the development of guidelines on the development of relevant documents for understanding and controlling HIV&AIDS.
Providing analytical support to the division.
Taking charge of a section and the day-to-operation of same

2. STRATEGIC KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
M & E Division

Chief Programme Officer (M & E) CONTISS 12

Masters degree in Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Health Sociology, Health Economics, or Medical/Clinical Psychology
Not less than 9 years post NYSC experience
Not less than 4 years cognate experience in Public Health / HIV/AIDS work is an added advantage

Terms of Reference:

Identifying and prioritizing research needs
Documenting survey/M & E data findings and case analysis on HIV&AIDS
Supervising research programmes on HIV&AIDS
Supporting the supervision of M& E planning and management.
Analyzing and interpreting relevant research data on HIV&AIDS.
Supervising the activities of junior staff members.
Taking charge of a Section and provide leadership to the staff of the Section.

Principal Programme Officers (M & E Field Officers) CONTISS 10

First degree in Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Health Sociology, Health Economics, Medical/Clinical Psychology, or Demography / Social Statistics
Masters Degree is an added advantage
Not less than 6 years post NYSC experience
Not less than 3 years cognate experience in Public Health / Statistical work / Record Management.

Terms of Reference:

Initiating research and evaluation programmes/projects
Providing leadership on the design of survey and monitoring instruments.
Analyzing research proposals and suggesting options.
Carrying out R& E and the Agency’s activities needs assessment.
Preparing reports, policy and programme documents.

Senior Programme Officer (Statistics) CONTISS 9 (Statisticians in Biostatistics or Epidemiology)

First degree in Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Health Sociology, Health Economics, Medical/Clinical Psychology, or Demography / Social Statistics
Masters Degree is an added advantage
Not less than 6 years post NYSC experience
Not less than 3 years cognate experience in Public Health / Statistical work / Record Management.

Terms of Reference:

Documenting survey/M & E data findings and case analysis on HIV&AIDS
Supporting the supervision of M&E planning and management.
Supervising the activities of junior staff members.
Assessing institutional capacity and gaps in HIV&AIDS research.
Supervising survey and M & E needs assessment exercises.
Coordinating stakeholders’ requirements for research/M & E.
Reviewing and evaluating departmental activities periodically.
Providing leadership to the preparation of departmental reports.

Research Division

Assistant Director CONTISS 13

Masters degree in Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Health Sociology, Health Economics, Medical/Clinical Psychology
Not less than 18 years post NYSC experience
Not less than 7 years experience in Public Health Research work.

Terms of Reference

Taking charge of a Branch and provide leadership to the staff of the Branch.
Assessing institutional capacity and gaps in HIV&AIDS research.
Supervising survey and M & E needs assessment exercises.
Coordinating stakeholders’ requirements for research/M & E.
Supervising preparation of policy documents on HI&AIDS activities.
Reviewing and evaluating departmental activities periodically.
Providing leadership to the preparation of departmental reports.
Taking charge of a Branch and provide leadership to the staff of the Branch.

3. PARTNERSHIPS COORDINATION AND SUPPORT DEPARTMENT

State Affairs Division
Chief Programme Officer CONTISS 12

Qualifications

Masters Degree in the Social Sciences, Public Health, Business Admin, Public Health, Health Sociology, Health Economics, or Medical/Clinical Psychology
Not less than 15 years post NYSC experience
Not less than 6 years cognate experience in Public Health/HIV/AIDS work

Terms of Reference

Harmonising collaborative activities agreed upon with the relevant stakeholders;
Drafting MOUs to guide project coordination and related activities;
Leading the preparation and updating of partnership support and coordination guidelines and strategy document;
Initiating and supervising all cross functional Committees and Working Groups meetings with relevant partners;
Vetting briefs and policy documents emanating from the division/department;
Providing analytical support to key activities of the department; and
Taking charge of a section.

Civil Society Affairs Division
Principal Programme Officer CONTISS 10

Masters Degree in the Social Sciences, Public Health, Business Admin, Public Health, Health Sociology, Health Economics, or Medical/Clinical Psychology
Not less than 9 years post NYSC experience
Masters Degree is an added advantage
Not less than 4 years cognate experience in Public Health/HIV/AIDS work is an added advantage

Terms of Reference:

Identifying and articulating possible collaborative activities with relevant stakeholders;
Vetting minutes and policy memos and briefs prepared by subordinates;
Drafting departmental work plans in consultation with partners;
Supervising the maintenance of partners’ database;
Participating in the preparation and updating of partnership support and coordination guidelines and strategy document;
Participating in cross functional Committees and Working Groups meetings; and
Providing analytical support to the activities of the department

Private Sector Division

Senior Programme Officer CONTISS 09

Masters Degree in the Social Sciences, Public Health, Business Admin, Public Health, Health Sociology, Health Economics, or Medical/Clinical Psychology
Masters Degree is an added advantage
Not less than 6 years post NYSC experience
Not less than 3 years cognate experience in Public Health/HIV/AIDS work.

Terms of Reference:

Harmonising collaborative activities agreed upon with the relevant stakeholders;
Drafting MOUs to guide project coordination and related activities;
Leading the preparation and updating of partnership support and coordination guidelines and strategy document;
Initiating and supervising all cross functional Committees and Working Groups meetings with relevant partners;
Vetting briefs and policy documents emanating from the division/department;
Providing analytical support to key activities of the department; and
Taking charge of a section.

4. PROGRAMME COORDINATION DEPARTMENT
Treatment, Care & Support Division

Deputy Director (TCS) CONTISS 14

MBBS Medicine and Surgery
Masters Degree in Public Health
Not less than 12 years post NYSC experience
Not less than 5 years Cognate experience in Public Health/HIV/AIDS work

Terms of Reference:

Taking charge of a Division;
Assisting in the general administration of the department;
Facilitating linkages and exposure to relevant partners with a view to accessing best practices on mainstreaming, programme coordination and technical support;
Evaluating the guidelines for Treatment, care, technical support and programme coordination strategies;
Supporting the implementation of the guidelines for Treatment ,Care and Support technical support and programme coordination strategies;
Co-coordinating staff capacity building and utilization in conjunction with the HR Division; and
Reviewing Division’s operational jobs and requirements

Chief Programme Officer II CONTISS 12

MBBS Medicine and Surgery
Masters Degree in Public Health
Not less than 6 year post NYSC experience
Not less than 3 years cognate experience in Public Health/HIV/AIDS work

Terms of Reference

Vetting proposed technical assistance to relevant sectors and stakeholders on HIV&AIDS mainstreaming;
Supervising the preparation and updating of mainstreaming guidelines and strategy document;
Initiating and supervising all cross functional Committees and Working Groups meetings with respect to mainstreaming and technical support activities;
Supervising the preparation of briefing notes and policy documents on mainstreaming and technical support;
Taking charge of a section; and
Initiate the implementation of mainstreaming guidelines and strategy document

Prevention and Behaviour Change Division

Assistant Director CONTISS 13

Masters Degree in Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Health Sociology, Health Economics, or Medical/Clinical Psychology, or Social Sciences
Not less than 18 years post NYSC experience
Not less than 7 years Cognate experience Public Health/HIV/AIDS work in the area of Prevention and Behavior Change

Terms Reference

Taking charge of a branch and see to the day-to-day administration of same.
Adding value to policies and programmes of the Agency especially those relating to BCC.
Supervising the process of co-ordinating data collection on BCC related activities.
Overseeing BCC sensitisation meetings with stakeholders across the various segment of the society.
Supervising the feedback process between sensitization meetings and the formulation and implementation of BCC activities.
Adding value to policy memoranda and related documents originating from the department/organization.
Acting as head of unit when the substantive head is not available.
Representing the organization in policy oriented meetings, seminars and conferences.

Chief Programme Officer CONTISS 12

Masters Degree in Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Health Sociology, Health Economics, or Medical/Clinical Psychology, or Social Sciences
Not less than 15 years post NYSC experience
Not less than 6 years Cognate experience Public Health/HIV/AIDS work in the area of Prevention and Behaviour Change

Terms of Reference:

Taking charge of a Unit and see to the day-to-day administration of same.
Adding value to policies and programmes of the Agency especially those relating to BCC.
Supervising the process of co-ordinating data collection on BCC related activities.
Overseeing BCC sensitisation meetings with stakeholders across the various segment of the society.
Supervising the feedback process between sensitization meetings and the formulation and implementation of BCC activities.
Adding value to policy memoranda and related documents originating from the department/organization.
Acting as head of unit when the substantive head is not available.
Representing the organization in policy oriented meetings, seminars and conferences.

Programm Officer I CONTISS 08

First Degree in Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Health Sociology, Health Economics, or Medical/Clinical Psychology, or Social Sciences
Masters Degree is an added advantage
Not less than 3 years post NYSC experience
Cognate experience Public Health/HIV/AIDS work in the area of Prevention and Behaviour Change is an added advantage

Terms of Reference:

Organizing training courses for subordinate (and junior) Policy and Advocacy Staff.
Coordinating the activities of officers in the sub-unit.
Supervising the data collection and analysis exercises relating to formulating HIV&AIDS policies.
Overseeing the formulation of proposals for sectoral guidelines on situation analysis.
Supervising dialogue on extant HIV&AIDS policies
Coordinating the development of guidelines on the development of relevant documents for understanding and controlling HIV&AIDS.
Providing analytical support to the division.
Taking charge of a section and the day-to-operation of same.

Gender and OVC Division

Assistant Director CONTISS 13

Masters Degree in Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Health Sociology, Health Economics, or Medical/Clinical Psychology, or Social Sciences
Not less than 18 years post NYSC experience
Not less than 7 years Cognate experience Public Health/HIV/AIDS work in the area of Gender and OVC.

Terms of Reference:

Developing capacity building and development plan in conjunction with the HR Unit and facilitate the process of implementing same;
Supervising and maintaining contacts with stakeholders on mainstreaming networks;
Coordinating all cross functional and working groups meetings with experts and relevant stakeholder;
Coordinating briefing notes and policy documents on the mandates of the department;
Initiating policy recommendations to the Management on professional relationships with the mainstreaming groups/networks;
Supporting the implementation of mainstreaming guidelines and strategy document;
Coordinating, in conjunction with the HR Division, the department’s capacity building and development; and
Taking charge of a branch.

Programme Officer I CONTISS 08

First Degree in Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Health Sociology, Health Economics, or Medical/Clinical Psychology, or Social Sciences
Masters Degree is an added advantage
Not less than 3 years post NYSC experience
Cognate experience Public Health/HIV/AIDS work in the area of Prevention and Behaviour Change is an added advantage

Terms of Reference:

Preparing mainstreaming guidelines and strategy document;
Identifying possible areas of technical supports to sectoral leaders and other stakeholders;
Supervising the conveyance of meetings with technical experts;
Preparing policy briefs on issues relating to mainstreaming and technical supports;
Providing analytical support to mainstreaming and related activities; and
Assisting in carrying out mainstreaming needs assessment

5.        ADMIN & SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Human Resources Division

Chief Admin Officer (Human Resources) CONTISS 12

Masters Degree in Human Resources Management
Not less than 15 years post NYSC experience
Not less than 6 years cognate experience in Human Resources work

Terms of Reference:

Taking charge of a section (e.g., training activities of the Agency) and coordinating the work of designated subordinates;
Leading the preparation and updating of HR policy and strategy;
Preparing Terms of Reference (TOR) for consultancy services on HR activities;
Collaborating with Procurement Division in recruiting consultants (either temporary or permanent);
Placing and managing advertisement for recruitment – internal and external vacancies;
Participating in reviewing and updating organizational strategic plan with the primary focus on the HR aspect
Reviewing job evaluation and standards for each unit, division and directorate on regular basis.
Updating equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures, health and safety standards;
Preparing statutory and periodic reports on HR matters;

Procurement Division

Deputy Director Procurement CONTISS 14

Masters Degree in the Social Sciences, Public Health, Business Admin, Marketing, Purchasing and Supply, Medical/Biomedical Sciences or Finance
Not less than 21 years post NYSC experience
Not less than 8 years cognate experience in Procurement and Chain Supply work

Terms of Reference

Taking full supervisory control of the division and assist in the administration of the department;
Coordinating the implementation of the procurement guidelines and rules for the Agency;
Coordinating the activities of asset management of the Agency;
Providing leadership to the staff of the division;
Advising the Director General and the Board on procurement, asset management policies and related best practices;
Briefing the Management periodically on the general state of the stores and procurement practices;
Networking with procurement professionals in other agencies and participating procurement and asset management meetings and seminars.

Principal Procurement Officer CONTISS 10

Masters Degree in the Social Sciences, Public Health, Business Admin, Marketing,Purchasing and Supply, Medical/Biomedical Sciences, or Finance,
Not less than 9 years post NYSC experience,
Not less than 4 cognate experience in Procurement and Chain Supply work is an added advantage,

Terms of Reference:

Taking charge of a section;
Vetting request for proposals including expression of interest and quotes;
Supervising bid evaluation;
Participating negotiation of service and related contracts;
Placing advertisement on media;
Advising on the disposal of obsolete and unwanted material and equipment as well as participating in determining boarding item;
Vetting monthly/quarterly/annual reports on the stores;
Leading the preparation and updating of procurement manual or guidelines
Arranging appropriate insurance coverage;
Supervising the compilation and updating of list of vendors..

6. FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT

Finance Division
Finance and Accounts Officer I CONTISS 08

First Degree in Accountancy
Not less than 3 years post NYSC experience
A professional qualification in Accounting is an added advantage

Terms of Reference:

Providing oversight checks on the responsibilities of FAO Grade I;
Supervising the maintenance of all records of inflow and outflow of funds;
Taking responsibility for the training of junior finance and accounts officers;
Initiating disbursement of funds in compliance with due process;
Preparing and paying staff salaries as at when due;

Accounts Division

Chief Accountant CONTISS 12

Degree in Accounting, Banking and Finance, Business Administration or Economics.
Professional qualification: ACA, ACCA, or ANAN
Not less than 15 years post NYSC experience
Not less than 6 years cognate experience

Terms of Reference:

Supervising the billing of debtors and payment of creditors;
Compiling financial accounts;
Providing expenditure and revenue forecasts;
Responding to external auditors queries;
Vetting the preparation and payment of staff salaries;
Maintaining a register of the agency’s fixed assets;
Providing finance briefs and memos to aid management decisions; and
Leading the preparation of Final and Financial Statements.

Assistant Chief Accountant CONTISS 11

Masters Degree in Accounting, Banking and Finance, Business Administration or Economics.
Professional qualification: ACA, ACCA, or ANAN
Not less than 12 years post qualification
Not less than 5 years cognate experience

Terms of Reference:

Supervising the preparation and payment of staff salaries;
Examining inflow of revenues to ensure correctness
Analysing accounting data for input into management decision making;
Supervising the disbursement of funds and ensure compliance with the extant laws;
Undertaking reconciliation of accounts.

SPECIALIZED UNITS

Corporate Communications Unit

Assistant Executive Officer (Corporate Information/Camera Hand) CONTISS 05

WASC / SSSC
Not less than 2 years cognate experience as a Camera hand

Terms of Reference

Taking care of video recordings of programmes;
Taking care of video coverage of the Agency’s activities, visits etc
Responsible for editing video coverage for airing.

II Internal Audit Unit

Chief Internal Auditor CONTISS 12

First Degree in Accounting, Banking and Finance, Business Administration or Economics.
Professional qualification: ACA, ACCA, or ANAN
Not less than 15 years post qualification
Not less than 6 years cognate experience

Terms of Reference:

Taking charge of a section and providing leadership to subordinate officers;
Supervising the preparation of quarterly and annual reports;
Preparing audit guides;
Conducting high-level audit enquiries, monitoring and evaluating contact performance;
Processing of financial statements and audit report for the ratification of the Head of internal Audit;
Issuing audit inspection reports and prescribing follow up actions;
Examining the effectiveness of the existing Financial Act, Financial Regulations and the Agency accounting system;
Coordinating the maintenance of all records of inflow and outflow of funds;
Supervising the checking of the effectiveness of the budgetary control systems;

Internal Auditor I CONTISS 08

First Degree in Accounting, Banking and Finance, Business Administration or Economics.
Professional qualifications will be an added advantage
Not less than 3 years post NYSC working experience
Cognate experience in Audit work will be an added advantage

Terms of Reference

Taking charge of a section and providing leadership to subordinate officers;
Preparation of quarterly and annual reports;
Preparing audit guides;
Conducting audit enquiries, monitoring and evaluating contact performance;
Processing of financial statements and audit report for the ratification of the Head of internal Audit;
Carrying out following up actions on audit reports;
Coordinating the maintenance of all audit records;
Supervising the checking of the effectiveness of the budgetary control systems; and
Reviewing monthly or quarterly performance of officers and call for explanation when targets are not met.

Resource Mobilization Unit

Deputy Director Resource Mobilization CONTISS 14

Masters Degree in the Social Sciences, Public Health, Business Admin, Public Health, Health Sociology, Health Economics, Purchasing and Supply or Medical/Clinical Psychology
Not less than 21 years post NYSC experience
Not less than 8 years cognate experience
Work experience in an International/Development Agency is an added advantage

Terms of Reference

Taking charge of the general administration of the Unit;
Coordinating the development, maintenance and updating of all donors databases and networks;
Coordinating the implementation of donor coordination and resource mobilization strategies; and
Advising the Director-General and the Board on all issues relating to donor coordination and resource mobilization.

Assistant Chief Programme Officer CONTISS 11

Masters Degree in the Social Sciences, Public Health, Business Admin, Public Health, Health Sociology, Health Economics, Purchasing and Supply or Medical/Clinical Psychology
Not less than 12 years post NYSC experience
Not less than 6 years cognate experience
Work experience in an International/Development Agency is an added advantage

Terms of Reference:

Initiating the preparation of resource mobilization strategy;
Initiating donor coordination strategy;
Supervising the conveyance of meetings with development partners; and
Preparing policy briefs on issues relating to donor coordination and resource mobilization.

Programme Officer I (RM) CONTISS 08

First Degree in the Social Sciences, Public Health, Business Admin, Public Health, Health Sociology, Health Economics, Purchasing and Supply or Medical/Clinical Psychology
Masters Degree is an added advantage.
Not less than 3 years post NYSC experience
Work experience in an International/Development Agency is an added advantage

Terms of Reference:

Initiating and reporting to the supervisory officer on preparation of resource mobilization strategy;
Assisting the supervisory officer on donor coordination strategy;
Coverage and writing of minutes of meetings with development partners; and
Preparing policy briefs on issues relating to donor coordination and resource mobilization.

IV. Legal Unit
Assistant Director Legal CONTISS 13

LL.M
Not less than 15 years post NYSC experience
Not less than 5 years legal work experience in Public Health / HIV-AIDS / Human Rights

Terms of Reference:

Taking charge of the administration of a branch;
Initiating review of laws and regulations;
Vetting reports;
Training Agency clients or the Agency stakeholders on issues relating to legal abuse on HIV&AIDS and available legal aid facilities;
Advising the Agency on legal matters;
Assisting in any designated negotiations involving the Agency; and
Providing leadership to subordinate staff of the Unit.

Last Updated ( Friday, 17 December 2010 )

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