Project Manager (Four Pillars PLUS) at FHi 360

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.

FHI 360 is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Program Officer/Teacher Training Coordinator (Four Pillars PLUS)

Job ID: 15299
Location: Cross Rivers

Project Description

• The FHI 360 Four Pillars PLUS project in Nigeria aims to improve the quality and relevance of secondary education for girls and other vulnerable children (OVC) and boost retention rates in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. The project will offer scholarships, girls’ mentoring, teacher training, and encourage community participation to address the complex barriers to education for girls and OVCs. The PLUS component will focus on strengthening Adolescent Reproductive Health Education, addressing Early Pregnancy, Early Marriage and SRGBV. This is a 4 year project with funds provided annually.

Job Summary / Responsibilities

• As the FHI 360 Four Pillars PLUS project in Nigeria focuses on activities in the areas of secondary school education, the Project Manager will be responsible for providing overall technical support, advice and guidance to the staff, overall management, supervision and implementation of all technical and financial responsibilities.
• The Project Manager will ensure that all deliverables to the donor are being met on time and with quality, and will perform all the responsibilities and duties related to supporting beneficiaries in secondary school as well as collaboration with stakeholders and creating linkages with local partners, and, relevant ministries and local government and private agencies.

Essential Job Functions

• Work with relevant ministry officials, staff and local communities to facilitate the choice of the schools and beneficiaries for project implementation;
• Ensure that all the activities under the Four Pillars PLUS are being successfully implemented and that solutions are provided for any challenges met;
• Prepare, review and oversee sound financial management systems that keep a balanced and working budget;
• Oversee the procurement and distribution of scholarship materials to boys and girls;
• Help create and oversee project implementation plan and logistics;
• Facilitate the training of mentors and ensure that girls’ mentoring sessions are taking place on a regular basis with utmost results;
• Ensure that Teacher Professional Development workshops are well organized and relevant to the deliverables requested to improve academic performance of all direct and indirect beneficiaries;
• Facilitate the participation of school and local communities in the activities of the project;
• Work with staff and communities to create and strengthen project's sustainability mechanisms through stakeholders’ continued involvement and effective participation;
• Develop the required field budget, monthly and yearly work plans;
• Submit monthly and yearly project reports on a timely manner;
• Establish internal control mechanisms that adhere to FHI 360 compliance system;
• Work closely with the Project Finance Manager in the field office and with the HQ staff during project implementation, and on project close out process at the appropriate time;
• Act as an advisor on all matters pertaining to the financial and technical management of the project including Human Resources, travel and transportation, office administration and security;

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Project Manager will supervise 5-6 staff members and a project driver in the field office location in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree with minimum 5 years experience or Bachelor's Degree with minimum 10 years' experience in Education, Social Science, Gender Studies, International Development, or other similar fields;
• Must be computer literate (MS Office Package/Internet, etc.)
• Must be able to provide three references from previous employment or university.

Necessary Skills and Requirements:

• Proven ability to solve problems with staff and encourage consistent high quality performance;
• Fluency in English and local languages is required;
• Experience in working with schools, preferably secondary schools, and local communities in Nigeria;
• Ability to take initiative is essential;
• Understanding the ways that CBOs / NGOs operate;
• Ability to inspire girls and passion for the development of young people;
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines;
• Ability to take initiative to make choices without direct supervision;
• Ability to work as a team member and independently;
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and presentation skills;
• Ability and willingness to assume responsibility, take initiative, and be flexible;
• Strong cross cultural and interpersonal skills;
• Strong organizational skills, including task and time management;
• Excellent report writing and communication skills;
• Ability to speak the local language/dialect is a PLUS;
• Familiarity with the local culture and communication practices is a PLUS;

Application Closing Date
Not Stated

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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