State Team Lead at Gender Equality Peace and Development Centre (GEPaDC) - 3 Openings

Gender Equality, Peace and Development Centre (GEPaDC) is a not-for-profit, non-political, non-religious and Women-led organization with the vision of“a society where women and men, girls and boys realize their full potential and participate in every sphere on an equal basis and where the rights of everyone irrespective of sex are recognized and respected” and the mission of “Promoting gender equality, peace and sustainable development and empowering women & girls”.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: State Team Lead

Locations: Adamawa, Sokoto and Yobe
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

• The Team Lead will oversee a team of professionals responsible for implementing program and project within GEPaDC.
• This role ensures effective project management, team coordination, and stakeholder engagement to achieve program objectives.

Responsibilities

• Team Management: Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of [number] staff members.
• Project Coordination: Coordinate project activities, ensuring timely completion, quality, and budget adherence.
• Program Implementation: Oversee program implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Foster partnerships with community groups, government agencies, and donors.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and submit reports to stakeholders, including donors, partners, and senior management.
• Budget Management: Manage project budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks impacting project success.
• Communication: Facilitate internal and external communication.
• Training and Capacity Building: Organize training and capacity-building activities for team members.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to NGO policies, procedures, and donor regulations.

Requirements

• Degree in [relevant field] (e.g., International Development, Project Management etc).
• 3 - 5+ years of experience in project management, team leadership, or a related field.
• Proven track record in implementing successful projects.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with project management tools and software.
• Knowledge of donor regulations (e.g., USAID, EU).
• Fluency in local language and excellent English skills.

Desired Skills:

• Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)
• Experience with donor reporting and compliance.
• Knowledge of Specific sector issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Application Closing Date
15th January, 2025.