Director of Programmes at the Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN)

The Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) is a national healthcare provider and a leading advocate of sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in Nigeria. Founded in 1959 in response to pressing reproductive related problems such as unwanted pregnancies, child abandonment, and unsafe abortion.  PPFN has evolved to a broader, more comprehensive mission focused on adolescent RH, the HIV/AIDS pandemic, and displacement of people due to natural disasters or conflicts.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Programmes

Job Ref.: DOP2025
Location: Abuja (National Headquarters)

Overview of the Functions of the Post

• The Director of Programmes is responsible for providing strategic leadership, oversight, and direction for the organization’s programmatic activities. 
• This role ensures that PPFN’s programs align with its mission, goals, and donor requirements, while effectively addressing reproductive health, family planning, and related development issues.

Key Functions

• Advise on programme policies, strategies, guidelines and networking with government, other SRH  stakeholders  and  donors  to  ensure  effective  provision  and  promotion  of  integrated sexual, reproductive health and rights services.
• Lead the development and implementation of PPFN’s programmatic strategies in line with organizational objectives.
• Identify priority areas for intervention and develop high-impact programs.
• Ensure timely and quality implementation of projects in collaboration with field offices and partners
• Ensure programs align with national policies, donor priorities, and international best practices
• Coordinates and provides appropriate guidance on programme development activities for PPFN in line with IPPFAR/IPPF Strategic Framework as well as other donor guidelines
• Oversees the articulation of programme activity inputs from the regions into the Business Plan and statutory reports
• Organizes and coordinates technical assistance missions and takes responsibility for the implementation of recommendations from these missions.
• Identifies the training needs of programme staff and recommends appropriate training required to improve skills and performance standards.
• Collaborates with other departments in the development of operational materials/procedures, manuals and guidelines in service delivery, advocacy and programme marketing and ensures that the regions receive and utilize same appropriately.
• Participates in, and coordinates the development of Business Plan  and other work plans required by IPPF and donors and monitors the implementation of all approved plans and programmes.
• Responsible for the collation, analysis and preparation of reports on programme implementation and performance as well as the final production and presentation of periodic programme reports including half-yearly and annual reports.
• Evaluates changes in the programme environment, reviews existing programme strategies and advice on best approaches to programme promotion, service provision and management to strengthen PPFN’s programmes in line with IPPF strategic direction.
• Participates in external meetings, conferences, seminars and workshops and internal departmental staff and senior management team meetings.
• Provides regular programme briefing for NEC, National Council and Management through the Executive Director
• Evaluates and appraises staff under his/her direct supervision and ensures that same is done for all staff of the programme department.

Requirements

• Master level Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or equivalent
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant work experience including five years’ managerial position in an NGO (preferably in SRH)
• Excellent contextual, analytical, writing and oral communication skills
• Team building and leadership skills, qualities/experience
• Familiarity with key national and international implementing, support and donor organizations in SRH
• Strong computer literacy skills including presentations
• Sensitive and caring but firm and decisive in managing both junior and senior-level staff

Application Closing Date
11th March, 2025.