Christopher Ogar Email & Phone Number

Nigeria

Provides high quality technical and program management support to SC child protection especially focusing OVC and Family Strengthening programming and measurable systematic capacity building approaches

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Responsible for the Overall Management of CDC Nigeria OVC portfolio including technical assistance to implementing partners.

Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

• Provide overall program management and technical coordination for the CRS 4GATES team • Ensure timeliness and efficiency of all program activities for achieving 4GATES objectives and targets • Coordinate the Case Management, MEAL and Social Welfare Systems Strengthening component of the OVC program component of the 4GATES project• Support the establishment and effective management of the project sub-recipients and other strategic partnerships• Support program planning and… Show more • Provide overall program management and technical coordination for the CRS 4GATES team • Ensure timeliness and efficiency of all program activities for achieving 4GATES objectives and targets • Coordinate the Case Management, MEAL and Social Welfare Systems Strengthening component of the OVC program component of the 4GATES project• Support the establishment and effective management of the project sub-recipients and other strategic partnerships• Support program planning and reviews and accountable reporting in line with 4GATES program and grants management manual and process Show less

Abuja

• In collaboration with State/Regional team leader, spearhead the design and implementation of the state mentorship program• Foster technical capacity building of State MoH and facility staff through coaching and mentoring support • Represent MSH CaTSS in national forums on human resource for health and capacity strengthening and support the CaTSS team to identifying best practices, lessons learned, and innovative approaches to improve service delivery.• Spearhead the strategic… Show more • In collaboration with State/Regional team leader, spearhead the design and implementation of the state mentorship program• Foster technical capacity building of State MoH and facility staff through coaching and mentoring support • Represent MSH CaTSS in national forums on human resource for health and capacity strengthening and support the CaTSS team to identifying best practices, lessons learned, and innovative approaches to improve service delivery.• Spearhead the strategic design and implementation of CaTSS HIV Testing Services (HTS), including index case testing • Coordinate the provision of high-quality institutional capacity building for grantee CSOs and CBOs to strengthen organizations’ systems towards greater sustainability and achievement of their missions. • Spearhead the strategic design and implementation of Linkage of identified HIV positive to ART across CaTSS supported states• Take responsibility for monitoring, evaluation and reporting of HTS and Linkage Care support services within the project PMP framework Show less

Abuja, Nigeria

• Develop and implement a comprehensive capacity building strategy for State government and CSO partners to ensure the initiation of quality OVC services in target communities• Provide technical support and mentoring of OVC desk officers at partner State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development (SMWASD) units to enhance sustainability and ownership of the OVC program.• Take responsibility for technical monitoring, evaluation and reporting of OVC services within the project PMP… Show more • Develop and implement a comprehensive capacity building strategy for State government and CSO partners to ensure the initiation of quality OVC services in target communities• Provide technical support and mentoring of OVC desk officers at partner State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development (SMWASD) units to enhance sustainability and ownership of the OVC program.• Take responsibility for technical monitoring, evaluation and reporting of OVC services within the project PMP framework• Provide technical oversight for management of the project’s OVC focused small grants programs with assistance from the senior technical advisor and working closely with the field based specialist.• Design strategy and roll out plan for building and coordinating networks of VC focused community-based service organizations/providers and using these networks to leverage additional resources for championing VC initiatives in focus states Show less

Niger State, Nigeria

• Lead MSH Nigeria Gender Based Initiatives in Niger State• Provide technical over side and support to Civil Society Organization implementing Vulnerable Children (VC) programs on the project.• Coordinate the implementation and monitoring of sub-grants to civil society organizations (CSOs) on Positive Health Dignity and Prevention Program for People Living with HIV(PLHIV)• Coordinate the implementation Household Economic Strengthening Initiatives for Households of PLHIVs and… Show more • Lead MSH Nigeria Gender Based Initiatives in Niger State• Provide technical over side and support to Civil Society Organization implementing Vulnerable Children (VC) programs on the project.• Coordinate the implementation and monitoring of sub-grants to civil society organizations (CSOs) on Positive Health Dignity and Prevention Program for People Living with HIV(PLHIV)• Coordinate the implementation Household Economic Strengthening Initiatives for Households of PLHIVs and VCs.,• Coordinate the implementation of Community Based activities primarily targeted at PLHIVs, VCs and their families.• Support the project team in delivery other system strengthening activities.• Develop work plan and write high quality reports for the project Show less

Niger State, Nigeria

• Design and Manage a high quality HIV prevention program for the MSH HIV ProACT project.• Lead in the implementation of HIV Sexual Transmission Prevention (HIV STP) and HIV Medical Transmission Prevention (HIV MTP) services.• Coordinate the implementation and monitoring of sub-grants to civil society organizations (CSOs) on the MSH ProACT Project.• Design and implement high quality social and behaviour change activities for the project• Provide technical support to Government… Show more • Design and Manage a high quality HIV prevention program for the MSH HIV ProACT project.• Lead in the implementation of HIV Sexual Transmission Prevention (HIV STP) and HIV Medical Transmission Prevention (HIV MTP) services.• Coordinate the implementation and monitoring of sub-grants to civil society organizations (CSOs) on the MSH ProACT Project.• Design and implement high quality social and behaviour change activities for the project• Provide technical support to Government Agency to coordinate HIV prevention in the State and the country.• Provide technical over side and support to Civil Society Organization implementing HIV prevention programs on the project.• Support the project team in delivery system strengthening activities.• Develop work plan and write high quality reports for the project Show less

Abuja

• Provides line Management of State Team Leaders• Coordinates and oversees all aspect of project implementation including work plan development and execution etc.• Institutionalize and oversees quality implementation of system-wide performance improvement programmatic processes in all projects.• Report directly to the National Project Manager (COP) Save the Children International.

Lokoja, Kogi

• Provides line Management of State Program Staff.• Coordinates and manages all HWWN projects implemented in the state.• Provides day to day leadership of HWWN projects implemented in Kogi State.• Liaise with Government at State and National level to ensure that development programs including HIV prevention and Vulnerable Children programs are implemented in line with National guidelines.• Builds the technical capacity of staff and Implementing agencies on grant and financial… Show more • Provides line Management of State Program Staff.• Coordinates and manages all HWWN projects implemented in the state.• Provides day to day leadership of HWWN projects implemented in Kogi State.• Liaise with Government at State and National level to ensure that development programs including HIV prevention and Vulnerable Children programs are implemented in line with National guidelines.• Builds the technical capacity of staff and Implementing agencies on grant and financial management in line with funders’ requirement.• Support in the development of concept papers and proposal for grants in the area of HIV prevention and Vulnerable Children Programs.• Directs and supervise technical staff on program.• Leads and manages HWWN programs in Kogi state.• Submit reports and provides feedback to the Chief Executive Officer HWWN Show less

• Coordinates the implementation of the Abstinence and Be Faithful (AB) component of ACCORD Project (USAID Funded).• Liaise with relevant stakeholders including government, community leaders to promote prevention of HIV among youths and the community as a whole.• Identifies and undertake operation research to ensure improved service delivery to target group and document best practices from program.• Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual report on program activities and submit to… Show more • Coordinates the implementation of the Abstinence and Be Faithful (AB) component of ACCORD Project (USAID Funded).• Liaise with relevant stakeholders including government, community leaders to promote prevention of HIV among youths and the community as a whole.• Identifies and undertake operation research to ensure improved service delivery to target group and document best practices from program.• Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual report on program activities and submit to funders. Show less

• Design and manage the ECEWS prevention programs in line with the national prevention strategy.• Responsible for social prevention programs in reference to; Abstinence and be faithful and condoms and other prevention (ABC&OP) programming for most at risk population.• Coordinate and network with Local, State, FGN, relevant government bodies and stakeholders.• Supervises and motivate a dedicated pool of trained Peer Educators in the implementation of quality HIV/AIDS Prevention… Show more • Design and manage the ECEWS prevention programs in line with the national prevention strategy.• Responsible for social prevention programs in reference to; Abstinence and be faithful and condoms and other prevention (ABC&OP) programming for most at risk population.• Coordinate and network with Local, State, FGN, relevant government bodies and stakeholders.• Supervises and motivate a dedicated pool of trained Peer Educators in the implementation of quality HIV/AIDS Prevention Program.• Prepare and submit Programs report to the Director of Programs for on ward submission to CDC. Show less

• Coordinate, supervise and monitor activities of Program Staff.• Work closely with Stakeholders in designing and implementing community based HIV/AIDS intervention in the area of Prevention, Adult and OVC Care and Support.• Provision of technical support to other program staff.• Prepare all program reports to CRS/Nigeria and USAID.

Akwanga, Nasarawa State

• Development of IEC material on prevention for the program• Supervising and monitoring of in school and out of school youth prevention intervention. • Supervising and monitoring marital couple activities for fidelity programming.• Prepare and submit monthly reports on Prevention to the HIV/AIDS Coordinator

Master’S Degree, Masters In International Cooperation And Humanitarian Aid

Masters in International Development and Humanitarian Aid

Master’S Degree, Social Work

Masters in Social Works

Post Graduate Certificate, Sexual And Reproductive Health Research

Sexual and Reproductive Health Research

Post Graduate Diploma, Community Development, Upper Credit

Community Development

Bachelor Of Science, Microbiology, Second Class Lower (2.2)

Microbiology