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Pact in Nigeria is recruiting for the following position:
Title: Zonal Program Manager
Requisition Number: 11-0032
Location: Abuja
Position Summary:
Each Zonal Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of a proposed Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Umbrella Grants Mechanism project in one of Nigeria's geopolitical zones.
Specific Duties and Qualifications:
• Develop and carry out annual work plans.
• Collaborate with government ministries and civil society organizations in the overall management of the activities.
• Oversee sub-grants to and project implementation by local partner NGOs and CBOs.
• Contribute to general capacity-building of NGOs and CBOs, including participation in the development and delivery of training workshops and other capacity building interventions. Serve as a mentor to sub-grantees on an ongoing basis.
• Collaborate with technical advisors to maximize positive impact of project.
• Gather data for Project Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Contribute to regular implementation reports.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party or Technical Team Lead.
Qualifications:
• Creative thinker, energetic team player.
• Ability to work in partnership with team members (in person, over phone and email), partner agencies and community members.
• Ability to work independently without in-person oversight for extended periods of time.
• Demonstrated understanding of the spectrum of OVC services and challenges faced in delivery of services in poor areas.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of National Guidelines on Orphans and Vulnerable Children.
• Strong computer (word processing) literacy.
• Fluency in English and at least one other common language of the geopolitical zone.
• Willingness to travel extensively in region. In the "comments" section of their application, candidates should specify which of Nigeria's geopolitical zones they are willing to be based in.