Senior Project Manager is needed at Malaria Consortium
JOB TITLE: Senior Project Manager
LOCATION: Abuja / Nigeria Country
Job type: Fixed term
Level: Management
Grade: 10
Role type: National
Length of contract: 1 year
Department: Management
Country and Project Background
The Nigeria Country Office in Abuja, started operations in 2008, through the DFID/UKaid funded Support to National Malaria Programme, SuNMaP (2008 – 2016). The office had presence in 23 states of the country and has managed at various times, about 15 programmes and projects. It follows the mandate of the parent organization in Nigeria and has been working specifically in the following areas:
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- Malaria control / elimination
- Integrated community case management (iCCM) for malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea
- Nutrition
- Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- Postgraduate Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology or another relevant specialty is a minimum requirement
- Extensive experience of working at national level in developing countries
- Excellent project planning, management and monitoring & evaluation skills
- Experience managing programme / project budgets
- Excellent written and spoken English
Desirable:
- Proven leadership skills and team leading
- Experience in advocacy and policy influencing
Work-based Skills and Competencies
Essential:
- Demonstrable passion for Malaria Consortium’s mission; a strategic manager with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic environment
- Proof of strong interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills are also needed.
- Clear communication skills for managing partnerships and relationships with senior stakeholders at all levels
Core Competencies
Delivering results:
LEVEL C – Supports others to achieve results:
- Displays a positive and enthusiastic approach and is not deterred by setbacks, finding alternative ways to reach goals or targets
- Supports others to plan and deliver results
- Supports others to manage and cope with setbacks
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Job Features
Job Category | Manager |
Deadline | 26th July, 2020. |