Programmes Manager at PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) Nigeria

PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) Nigeria - Our client is a non-profit organisation founded to inspire the transformation of Africa’s public sector. They work with government, academic institutions and other partners to improve governance and transform public sector performance.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programmes Manager

Reference Number: 130-PEO01148
Location: Lagos
Department: People & Change Nigeria
Job type: Permanent

Roles & Responsibilities
Research & Planning:

• Research, design and implement monitoring and evaluation tools for programme interventions, resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective action
• Define the programme's governance arrangements
• Develop new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the organisation
• Develop and implement long-term goals and objectives to achieve successful outcomes of the programmes
• Develop an annual budget and operating plan to support the programmes
• Develop a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of programmes and to identify areas for improvement
• Develop funding proposals for programmes to ensure continuous, sustained delivery long-term

Programme Administration/Implementation:

• Develop various project concepts & proposals (narrative & budget)
• Ensure effective quality assurance and the overall integrity of the programme - focusing inwardly on the internal consistency of the programme, and outwardly on its coherence with infrastructure planning, interfaces with other programmes and corporate, technical and specialist standards
• Supervise the implementation of new programmes by managing both the dependencies and the interfaces between projects
• Manage third party contributions to Organisation's Programmes
• Develop a work plan and make monthly and annual projections for the programmes
• Demonstrate ability to identify new opportunities, as well as cultivate government, business, CSR and community development, and marketing relationships
• Work collaboratively with team and clients to achieve programme objectives and deliverables, including strategic project planning and communications design and development across
• Programmatic areas
• Establish and maintain strong working partnerships with the key local and international stakeholders across various programmatic areas
• Manage external/international communications and advocacy for all Programmes
• Prepare reports and presentations to suit different audiences and promote Programmes to partners, funders and government institutions

Evaluation & Control:

• Prepare reports on programmes for Management, Board, Panel of Advisors and other stakeholders as necessary
• Identify and evaluate the risks associated with programmes activities and take appropriate action to control the risks
• Monitor programme activities on a regular basis and conduct an annual evaluation according to the programmes evaluation framework
• Report evaluation findings to the Executive Director and recommend changes to enhance the program, as appropriate

Financial Monitoring:

• Ensure that the programmes operate within the approved budget; monitor all budgeted programmes expenditure
• Monitor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to the Executive Director on a regular basis
• Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure that all financial records for programmes are up to date
• Liaise with Finance/Accounts on Programme budget/report on variances

Others:

• Other assignments as assigned by the Executive Director

Educational Qualification & Experience

• A Bachelor's degree and/or master's degree in a related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience, at least 5 years within the not-for-profit/NGO sector in a programme management role (may include development, business, or marketing) with increasing  levels of responsibility and leadership
• Proven experience and skills in public policy, governance, communication/advocacy, education and development

Competencies
General:

• Demonstrated success in managing a fast-paced, multi-faceted Programme that requires high levels of collaboration with partners
• High capacity for relationship management and coordinating various stakeholders/interests
• Ability to navigate a complex political environment, and negotiate and achieve consensus
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical capabilities
• Ability to think creatively with a bias to make outsized impacts with limited, constrained resources
• Hard-working and energetic collaborator who creates trust, exudes credibility and elevates enthusiasm of all internal and external contacts
• Willingness to work flexibly and independently under tight deadlines

Technical:

• Demonstrates the ability and willingness to uphold decisions and defend opinions when necessary
• Devise/Use a well-ordered approach to solving problems
• Manages and appropriately allocates resources
• Identifies obstacles and potential delays to implementation of initiatives
• Takes appropriate action to meet challenging goals, schedules, or needs
• Demonstrate ability and willingness to follow through on projects
• Planning and Organizational Skills
• Effectively manages time and priorities
• Understands and meets the needs of users and addresses their interests and the concerns
• Proactively seeks out information needed to satisfy users
• Superior oral and written communications skills in English
• Social media savvy
• Provides timely, accurate, and candid information on critical issues (planning/progress/results) to team members

Functional:

• Programme Management - Understand program design and implementation.
• Strategic Management - Understand the formulation and implementation of goals and initiatives for organization benefits.
• Stakeholders Management - Establish system and matrices for effective stakeholders’ management.
• People Management - Establish and sustain a culture that drives open mindedness and positive relationship among staff whilst motivating core staff for retainership
• Understand ethical behaviour and business practices and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization
• Build Relationships - Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization particularly with current partners and sponsors, Command a professional image
• Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness
• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear
• Decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization; Proactively take actions
• Necessary to produce results and able to work independently/with little guidance

Application Closing Date
21st October, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online