NERI Nigeria - An International Development Organization is seeking
applications from qualified Nigerian nationals for the following
position:
STATE PROGRAM MANAGER
Position Start Date: Immediately
POSITION SUMMARY:
The
State Program Manager (SPM) will be responsible for the development,
contracting, implementation and close-out of a portfolio of activities
at the state-level. The SPM will work with Abuja-based Program
Development staff, NERI Senior Management, and community stakeholders to
identify, prioritize and design activities that will respond to
community development priorities in order to further the objectives of
the NERI project. The SPM, working with state-level grants and
implementation staff, will be charged with oversight of project
activities to ensure that all tasks are completed within timeframe and
budget parameters defined during project design. The SPM will be tasked
with the programmatic and administrative closeout of all activities,
including final reporting, disbursement of funding (in concert with
finance staff) and disposition of any project inventory. The SPM will
serve as the main point of contact for state-level actors and community
stakeholders to ensure that all activities fit within a strategic and
coherent portfolio. The SPM will be expected to regularly report to
Program Development and Grants staff and receive management and guidance
from NERI Senior Management. The SPM will be expected to liaise with
various levels of stakeholders, including government officials, civil
society organizations and community actors; the selected candidate must
be able to maintain good relations with all associated parties. This
position will be based at Borno State (north eastern Nigeria,) with
frequent coordination visits to Abuja.
Reporting & Supervision:
The State Program Manager reports to the Program Development Manager.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Responsible general oversight of a portfolio of state-level projects.
In
concert with program development staff and senior management, advice on
programmatic design of new projects, monitor implementation to ensure
timely completion and adherence to budget and administrative and
programmatic closeout throughout the state-level.
Work alongside
Government of Nigeria (GoN) officials, community stakeholders and civil
society actors to ensure coherent and strategic programming as part of a
unified project endeavor
Serve as the focal point for all
state-level programming and ensure that the GoN and communities are
informed of the objectives and purpose
In coordination with Community
Development Facilitators, establish community-level project oversight
committees to ensure community buy-in of activities.
Help set up
transparent management and oversight mechanisms and work to incorporate
as wide a range of project beneficiaries, GoN and other important
stakeholders as possible
Perform other tasks, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
University degree in a related field is required.
Five years’ experience in grants management with international donor programs is required.
Experience in working with communities to implement grassroots development projects.
Prior experience with internationally-funded projects is highly desirable.
Proficiency at using Microsoft office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. is required.
Ability to work under short deadlines and efficiently handle multiple tasks.
Attention to detail and the ability to function well in a team.
Experience of working in a conflict environment is a plus.
Fluency in oral and written English is required.
Fluency in Hausa or any of the local state languages in the North Eastern part of Nigeria is required
TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following documents
A current resume or curriculum vitae (CV) listing all job responsibilities AND
A cover letter
To following e-mail address: nigeria_recruitment@neri-nigeria.com
Please reference the job title and location on the cover letter and resume /CV.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
DUE DATE: 21 November, 2016
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