Programme Manager at ZOA International

ZOA, as an international NGO, supporting vulnerable people affected by violence, conflicts, or natural disasters by helping them to realize dignified and resilient lives. Together, we can come to their aid in emergencies and remain faithful to communities as they recover – providing new opportunities for them to help themselves again. The work of ZOA is coordinated from the Netherlands. We are active in multiple countries in Africa, South America, the Middle East Region, and Asia. We work with approximately 900 employees worldwide and with (local) partners. We invite you to join our team of committed colleagues.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programme Manager, Nigeria

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Workhours: Fulltime
Duration position: 3 years
Starting date: As soon as possible

ZOA’s Programme in Nigeria

• ZOA has been working in Borno State in Nigeria since 2016 especially in Jere, Biu and Monguno Local Government Areas (LGA).
• We reach out to the internally displaced persons and vulnerable host communities with emergency humanitarian & early recovery assistance to meet their needs. ZOA Nigeria focuses on WaSH, Education, Food Security & Livelihoods

Your Challenge

• As a Programme Manager (PGM), you will lead the ZOA team and provide programmatic direction.
• You will have integral management responsibility for the realization of the project outcomes in these areas and the area ZOA plans to expand its operation in future.
• To do so, you will work together and maintain contact with relevant stakeholders including National NGO partners, Sectors and cluster coordination.
• You are a member of the Country Management Team, in which strategic decisions  of ZOA in Nigeria (beyond your individual responsibility and mandate) are discussed. You will be accountable to the Country Director of ZOA Nigeria.

Your Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Overall leadership and integral management responsibility for program management in Borno and Yobe States.  

Leadership and Management:

• Responsible for all ZOA activities within Borno and Yobe states;
• Spiritual oversight and Christian leadership of the ZOA team in your program;
• Participation in country wide programme and knowledge development;
• Member of ZOA Nigeria Management Team (MT);
• Capacity building and supervision of implementing partners.

Programme Management:

• Development of the strategic vision for the respective programme area, with annual review of needs for changes, based on ongoing context analysis and results of annual programme review;
• Annual planning for the programme area, as an input to the Country Plan (CP);
• Planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities as approved by donors with the corresponding project budget planning;
• Liaison with Programme Quality team and relevant sector advisors in Nigeria and the Netherlands, to ensure programme quality;
• Project Cycle management, including needs assessments, formulation of concept notes and proposals and budget;
• Reporting - monthly and quarterly activity and financial reporting, including realization of activities versus budget utilisation;
• (Providing input to) narrative and financial donor reporting;
• Annual review of progress towards programme objectives and outcomes;
• Initiating and maintaining effective working relations with relevant stakeholders at programme area level.

HR / Admin / Finance:

• Budget holder r for projects implemented in programme area;
• Approval of expenditures and related cost allocations, on the basis of approved project and programme organisation budgets;
• Human Resource Management (at individual- and team level) for programme staff – supervision and periodical evaluation of the performance, effective team building etc..
• Implementation and monitoring of financial, personnel and security policies and procedures;
• In collaboration with the Manager of Operations and Admin Co-ordinator, prepare and process the allocation of indirect costs to project budgets.

Security:

• Ensures regular analysis on security context and risks pertaining to ZOA programme, and updates on security plans, in line with ZOA’s security management framework;
• Ensuring compliance at program level with ZOA’s security policies and procedures.

Your Profile
Identity:

• The candidate is expected to fully support the vision and mission of ZOA.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a Humanitarian, Development or other relevant field.
• At least five (5) years’ multi-sectoral field experience in a relief/recovery setting;
• Management experience; including leading consortiums (preferred)
• Familiar with Project Cycle Managemen.
• Has undertaken leadership role(s) within a Christian team / organisation;
• Good spoken and written command of English.
• Knowledge of local languages is a plus.
• Direct experience of programme management and project implementation in Nigeria is a plus.

Skills:

• Command of operations, including finance, procurement, logistics, HR.
• Analytical, able to participate in strategic level discussions and decisions taking a ‘bigger picture’ approach.
• Good risk awareness around fraud and corruption issues and ability to proactively mitigate and recommend improvements.
• Organisational sensitivity.
• Writing skills.
• Planning and organising, supporting the team in field planning and operational coordination.
• Participative leadership, consulting team members, taking on board feedback;
• Provides regular feedback, acknowledges success and the need for improvement.

Behaviour & Attitude:

• Flexible and adaptability.
• Interpersonal and cross cultural sensitive.
• Able to work under pressure and with strict deadlines.
• Able to work in a sometimes fluid and insecure environment.

Application Closing Date
15th February, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Position is opened for Both International and National Candidates
• ZOA operates with an equal opportunities policy and is committed to diversity in the workplace. Qualified women and men, people of all nationalities, and cultural backgrounds, and candidates with disabilities are welcome to apply. In case of equal qualifications and fit to the position, our preference will go to a locally hired PGM.
• CV’s of no more than 5 pages in length are appreciated.
• Please provide at least 3 references related to your previous employment listed in the application. References of previous positions held should not be older than five years.
• Please note that ZOA carries out background and reference checks (including COTER) for all candidates as part of the recruitment process. As ZOA participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a written questionnaire: the "Statement of Conduct", which will be sent to past employers regarding Misconduct (such as sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment).