JOB TITLE: Program Manager
JOB LOCATION: Abuja (FCT)
Reports To: Technical Director
JOB DETAILS
- The Program Manager will lead the program management of TAConnect and provide TA and oversight to TA providers and sub-grantees on program management.
- She/He will provide program support and oversight to TA partners and State agencies as required and necessary.
- The Program Manager will manage a portfolio of deployments across states.
Program Duties
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- Support states to articulate TA requests for submission to potential donors.
- Analyze and coordinate the submission of concepts notes and proposals from prospective donors.
- Development, implementation and monitoring of TAConnect work plan and budgets.
- Support the technical team in the design, implementation, monitoring and assessment of deployments.
- Develop program monitoring tracking matrices and produce high-quality reports as required.
- Work closely with technical and program staff to ensure quality implementation of programs.
- Manage the deployment of TA partners to states to provide technical assistance, ensuring states are fully engaged to promote ownership and sustainability.
- Institute effective program management systems for TAConnect and across deployments.
- Work closely with Grants Manager and Finance Manager to manage grants
- Manage partnerships and grantee relationships to ensure learning and impact.
- Facilitate problem-solving sessions with implementing partners to ensure effective implementation
- Review progress of program implementation (using defined KPIs) and support implementing partners to resolve bottlenecks through innovative strategies and advocacy.
- Ensure the development and timely completion of contract documentation and technical reports as required.
- Provide oversight over partner’s implementation approach to ensure compliance with the TAConnect’ principles
- Maintain a robust relationship with key stakeholders (government, donors, and partners)
- Responsible for ensuring timely attainment of donor deliverables.
- Other tasks as may be assigned.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Advanced Degree or equivalent experience in Public Health, Sociology, or related Health, Medical or Social Science discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in program management and strong familiarity with donor reporting requirements.
- 7+ years of experience in program management, operational and technical expertise
- Experience in RMNCAH & PHC systems strengthening programs
- Familiarity with Nigeria’s health systems and reporting structure and demonstrated ability to collaborate with government-level officials to strengthen program implementation
- Demonstrated ability in working and collaborating with a wide range of local and international partner organizations
- Demonstrated experience in maintaining donor relations
- Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
- Excellent writing and communications skills, including demonstrated technical writing skills for publication
- Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and willingness to learn and empower others
- Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines, and pressure to perform
- Ability to travel frequently to implementation states as required and necessary
- References will be required.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their comprehensive CV, Cover Letter and Portfolio as a single document (PDF or MS Word) to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email
Deadline: December 17, 2021
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