Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR) is an indigenous nonprofit institution that works to accelerate positive health, social and economic reforms through high-quality program design and implementation, capacity building, implementation science research and knowledge generation, as well as agenda setting and stakeholder
convening across human development sectors. Our work seeks to benefit primarily disadvantaged and under-served populations. We implement transformation programs in Nigeria and are currently expanding our footprint to several West and Central African countries. We are building a competent world-class management team to enable us sustainably
achieve our strategic growth objectives.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: NYSC Intern
Locations: Abuja (FCT), Kano, and Lagos
Description and Objectives
- The Intern will provide technical and operational support for the execution of assigned SCIDaR programs. This will involve day-to-day execution of all program workflows as assigned
Technical Responsibilities – Program Support
Program implementation:
- Support day-to-day execution of the program activities;
- Contribute to a program workstream and escalate program challenges to Program Analyst and Associate;
- Gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations;
- Ensure close collaboration and coordination with cooperating partners to guarantee smooth implementation of activities and achievement of results;
- Participate in routine technical problem-solving sessions with the primary client and relevant stakeholders to brainstorm implementation challenges and align on decisions to guide the path forward;
Program monitoring and reporting:
- Regularly monitor and review program activities to ensure quality, accountability, and contractual compliance with agreed deliverables and performance indicators as per the scope of work;
- Documenting progress reports and liaising with key stakeholders;
- Participate in structured mid-term and end-term program evaluations;
Education and Experience
- Academic training: A First-Class Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Sciences and Technology, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Management, Economics, Management Sciences, Engineering or similar STEM courses from a reputable and accredited university;
- Criteria: Applicants must either have been deployed or be scheduled for deployment under theNational Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme in Nigeria at the time of application.
Required Competencies:
Core requirements:
- Compelling evidence of interest in and commitment to the mission of SCIDaR;
- Demonstrated strong strategic thinking, problem-solving and thought leadership abilities;
- Advanced computer usage skills with proficiency in Microsoft® Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
- Ability to work effectively with diverse teams at all levels in the organization;
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment;
- Fast learner, open to learning from peers, subordinates, and supervisors collaboratively and at a rapid pace;
- Strong logical reasoning and creative thinking skills;
- Results oriented performer, experienced in developing and tracking self and team with clear KPIs;
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
Application Deadline: unspecified
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and qualified candidates should use link below to Apply.
Important Information
- Information Security Management System Responsibilities: All employees are responsible for supporting and maintaining the organization’s information security posture by adhering to established security policies, participating in mandatory training, safeguarding data and systems, promptly reporting security incidents or suspicious activities, and applying best practices in the secure use of technology and information handling.
- Non-acceptance of compensation for recruitment: SCIDaR neither requires nor accepts any form of payment or compensation from candidates in connection with its
- recruitment or selection processes. If you are approached by anyone requesting payment on behalf of SCIDaR, please report it immediately to: [email protected]. Any such requests are fraudulent and not authorized by the organization.
- Equal employment opportunity statement: SCIDaR is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, colour, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status,
- genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.
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