National Programme Manager at Plan International - 2 Positions

Plan International is one of the oldest and largest children’s development organizations in the world. We work in 72 countries around the world, to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan's vision is of a world in which all children realise their full potential in societies that respect people's rights and dignity, our aim Is to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of deprived children in developing countries. Plan is Independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations. Plan Nigeria focuses on health, education, participation, economic security and protection for children. Plan Nigeria works with communities, civil society partners, government at all levels and the private sector in advancing and protecting the rights of children.

Plan Nigeria has grant funding to implement 2 large Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH) projects: BORN (Bauchi Opportunities for Responsive Neonatal and Maternal Health) and SHOW (Strengthening Health Outcomes for Women and Children) in Sokoto. As such, Plan Nigeria is seeking for well-motivated, focused, dynamic and development driven candidates to till the following first three strategic leadership positions to oversee the setup up of the projects:

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: National Programme Manager

Ref: DFATD/MNCH/HoH/1B10
Locations: Bauchi and Sokoto
Duration: 4 years
Slot: 2

Main Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Plan Nigeria Head of Health Programmes, the National Programme Managers will be responsible for the delivery of the BORN and SHOW projects in Bauchi and Sokoto respectively. Indicators of success will be the quality of the impact demonstrated, the audited quality of disbursement of project funds in accordance with donor requirements, and the adherence to Plan global standards of implementation.

Specifically the National Programme Managers will:

• Lead the start up the projects, including preparing an Initial Implementation Plan for submission to the donor within the first 90 days
• Complete project annual work plans and budgets for submission at agreed times
• With support for the Plan Nigeria HR team lead the recruitment of all project staff
• Arrange for an environment assessment, gender assessment and baseline survey to support project implementation, in line with donor standard
• Oversee all project delivery including procurement, ensuring programme quality and effectiveness
• Report on all project implementation through agreed formats for narrative and financial reports including. providing an updated risk register on a regular basis
• Liaise with the National Steering Committee and Technical Advisory Group
• Work closely with implementing partners and stakeholders, including relevant Ministries, departments and agencies of the federal and the governments of Bauchi and Sokoto state.
• Establish/maintain very clear communication protocols with the Plan Nigeria Country Management Team and the Plan Canada International Programs Department and work closely with Plan colleagues in Nigeria and Canada.

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

• Qualified with at least a Master's level university degree, preferably in Health and/or a Medical Degree
• Knowledge of the Nigerian development context, with minimum 8 years program experience in international development working for lNGOs and/or local NGOs in Nigeria with a focus on health, preferable MNCH
• Excellent and proven project management skills developed in delivery of multi-year, grants-funded projects through teams that you have selected and managed including demonstrated contract management skills
• Experience of establishing and using monitoring and evaluation systems to demonstrate accountability in delivery of projects
• Familiarity with health related donors and other partner organizations, including funding mechanisms used by international government funding agencies (such as Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development i.e. DFATD Canada and their donor requirements, in particular Results Based Management model)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Hausa used in development of effective working relations across a range of stakeholders
• Sensitive to needs and interests of stakeholders from different cultures
• Forward thinking, creative and looking for a challenge
• Willing to work flexibly, including significant travel (primarily within project state)

Application Closing Date
7th August, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their full CV and a comprehensive cover letter setting out your reasons for applying for the post and outlining the qualifications, experience, knowledge and skill that you feel you can bring to the role to: [email protected]

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.