Project Manager at Oxfam Nigeria

Oxfam in Nigeria and International Centre for Energy, Environment and Development (ICEED: Improving Fuel Wood Balance Project

Oxfam is a confederation of 17 Affiliates committed to creating a just world without poverty. In Nigeria Oxfam works in the areas of Economic Justice/Livelihood, Basic Social Services, Humanitarian programming, Gender Justice / Female Leadership and Good governance, adopting a rights based approach. The International Centre for Energy, Environment & Development (ICEED) is a Nigerian think tank focused on addressing climate change and promoting clean energy through policy research, advocacy and communication on the low carbon economy.

Oxfam and ICEED, with funding support from the European Union and the National Planning Commission (NPC) as the contracting authority, are collaborating in the implementation of a four year project on renewable energy production, including Agro-forestry. The project is aimed at sustainably improving the fuel-wood balance and resilience of livelihoods of rural households in 7 LGAs in Katsina state by increasing wood supply through farmer managed natural regeneration whilst reducing fuel wood demand through dissemination and use of fire wood efficient stoves.

The position is open to suitably qualified personnel who will drive the implementation of the project:

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Katsina State

Job Description

• The Project Manager role is an opportunity for an experienced project management expert to work with and steer a team of dedicated staff to achieve the goals and objectives of the project.
• Reporting to Oxfam and with direction provided by the Steering Committee, he/she will be responsible for the overall management of the project – staff, activities and resources to deliver on planned results, ensuring programme quality and impact.
• Oversees, administers, supervises and manages performance management for all team members.
• The position reports to Oxfam and coordinates closely with ICEED, with overall accountability for project management and delivery of results in line with the contract agreement.

Main Tasks:

• Set up a core Programme Management Unit (PMU) in collaboration with the Programme Officers for Agro-forestry and Energy Efficient Stoves according to project goals.
• Participate in the recruitment of project staff to ensure the right skills sets for the various roles of the project.
• Set up and run the Project Management Unit
• Organise Project Kick-Off and Multi-stakeholder meetings as contained in the project document to (re-) define and create ownership for the project strategy, objectives and results.
• Approve work plans and ensure a smooth implementation of the project by effectively and efficiently coordinating the Wood stoves and Agro-forestry components.
• Ensure appropriate reporting requirements to the EU are met in line with contract agreements.
• Actively promote Project principles and objectives with Communities, Local, State authorities, Oxfam, ICEED, EU and key stakeholders both within and outside the project area.
• Ensure linkages and synergies between the project, the Lot 1 component and other State Government Agro-forestry initiatives.
• Establish linkages between project and relevant State and Local Government MDAs
• Represent the IFuWoBa Project in national forums and ensure its adequate visibility in line with EU requirements
• Ensure synergies between programme components and other Oxfam / ICEED Programmes in Nigeria as well as within the region.
• Ensure the project delivers results in line with the agreements reached with the donor.
• Guarantee sustainability of the project’s results by timely handing over responsibilities to target beneficiaries and stakeholders during project implementation
• In collaboration with the project management team, oversee, administer, supervise and manage performance for all team members;
• Other tasks as specified and assigned in coordination with Oxfam and ICEED

Requirement

• Advanced degree in Agriculture, Rural Development, Environmental Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Agricultural Extension or related areas
• Proven project management skills with at least 12 years experience in the management of donor projects, preferably an EU funded project, with the last 5 years spent as Project Manager.
• Experience in the workings of the public sector, especially workings at both State and Local Government levels is an added advantage.
• Team management / building skills and ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-religious settings;
• Proven oral and written communication skills;
• Verbal communications skills in English and Hausa

Application Closing Date
4th November, 2014

Method of Application
Qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae and application to: [email protected]

Enquiries should be sent to: [email protected] Applications sent to the enquiry e-mail will be disqualified.