Job Title: Project Manager-Sustainable Mechanisms for Improving Livelihoods and Household Empowerment (SMILE)
Location: Benue State, Nigeria
Employer: ActionAid
Sector: NGO
The post holder who will be a member of the Country Management Team (CMT) of ActionAid Nigeria (AAN), will be reporting to the Programme Manager, Health and will be working from the SMILE project Head office in Benue. S/he will be the technical lead of SMILE project for ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) and will be responsible for ensuring implementation of the project in the states in line with outlined objectives.
Technical Responsibilities:
• Provide technical oversight and leadership in delivering all organizational development activities.
• Direct supervision of State Advisors embedded with the State Ministry of Women Affairs & Social Development (SMWASD) and support to Senior Program Managers strengthening CSOs.
• The Project Manager will make regular visits to the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs & Social Development (FMWASD) to ensure alignment with efforts at state level.
• Provide targeted technical assistance in carrying out organisation capacity assessment of the SMWASD in the project states
• Provide technical direction in mentoring, coaching and hands on support in establishing effective systems for planning, monitoring and coordination of the Orphans and Vulnerable Children's response
• Submit monthly and quarterly reports on the activities of SMILE to AAN
• Ensure that data is collected routinely and same uploaded in the SMILE Monitoring & Evaluation data base as well as the ActionAid Data Management System
• S/he will be responsible for delivering AAN's component of SMILE Project.
Reporting and Accountability:
• Submit to Program Manager, Health timely informative reports, indicating performance in processes planned for the month and progress towards outputs and objectives of the SMILE Project.
• Submit situational and any other non-routine reports as and when required.
• Participate in programme meetings of the AAN SMILE Team, sharing experiences from the field, bringing up issues of general programme nature for collective decision making.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for collaboration and other forms of engagement by AAN outside the ambit of SMILE project.
Human Resource Management:
• Initiate the recruitment and selection of staff for the unit by identifying needs and assisting in short-listing, and interview process
• Design question/written exam to assess appropriate competencies for different positions in the Health team.
• Sit on panels for interviews of ActionAid staff.
• Take part in drafting Job Descriptions for Health staff to ensure that all relevant roles and responsibilities are included
• Ensure timely and quality performance management of the SMILE team, set targets and conduct appraisals for Project Advisors.
• Identify capacity gaps of SMILE staff and ensure they are addressed through necessary training, coaching and mentoring.
Fundraising:
• Actively explore opportunities for fundraising in consultation with the Partnership Development and Fundraising Manager.
• Support the team in developing project proposals for donors in accordance with the donor agency's format, other requirements and AAN Country Strategy Paper and global strategic framework.
Financial Management:
• Participate in and contribute to the development of AAN annual plans and budgets
• Ensure judicious use of resources in AAN's work
Others:
• Represent AAN including the Health team and ensure the maintenance of optimum relations at all levels with relevant agencies and Civil Society Organisations in the country
• Actively take part in the overall policy, programme, procedure and strategy development of AAN in general.
• Assume any other responsibilities relevant to the position as agreed with the Program Manager, Health or assigned by the Director of Programmes
Person Specifications:
Education/Qualifications:
• Degree in Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential.
• Masters degree in a related field is essential.
Experience:
• At least 8 years minimum working experience is essential.
• 4 years' experience in a similar position with good demonstration of success in system strengthening of a government institution is essential
• In-depth understanding of Orphans & Vulnerable Children (OVC) issues and the surrounding policy environment both at state and national level is essential
Skill/Abilities:
• Excellent skills in communication and facilitation is essential
• Excellent conceptual, analytical, documentation and presentation skills is essential
Personal Qualities:
• Demonstrable leadership qualities with good interpersonal skills, able to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates should complete the ActionAid application form and send as an attachment.
• Download ActionAid Job Application Form: http://s.jobnavy.com/AA-PMSMILE
Please do not submit CV but the application form.
Only electronically submitted forms will be entertained.
ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women are particularly welcome.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 6th June, 2013. While we respect all applicants, interview date will be communicated only to short listed candidates.
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