Program Manager at Intersex Nigeria

Intersex Nigeria (Center for Healthcare Development and Youth Empowerment) is an intersex-led and focused Non-Governmental Organization in Nigeria. We promote and advocate for the sexual reproductive health, self-determination, bodily autonomy, and overall human rights of intersex people in all diversity in Nigeria. Through community building, advocacy, evidence-based research, empowerment, educational and informational resources on intersex-related issues to the public, partners, stakeholders, and our community.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Job type: Full-time

About the Position

• The Program Manager key role is overseeing and coordinating multiple related projects within the organization to achieve strategic goals.
• The primary focus is on aligning projects with organization’s objectives, ensuring successful outcomes, and optimizing resource use across the program. 

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Alignment:

• Ensure all projects within the program align with the organization’s overall goals and objectives.
• Define the program's vision, mission, and key outcomes.
• Planning and Coordination
• Program Planning: Develop a comprehensive program roadmap that outlines timelines, milestones, and deliverables for all related projects.
• Resource Allocation: Coordinate and allocate resources (budget, staff, tools) across multiple projects to optimize efficiency and reduce redundancies.
• Interdependency Management: Identify and manage interdepe ndencies among projects to ensure seamless execution.

Leadership and Oversight:

• Provide guidance and direction to Project Managers or Program Officers and teams working on individual projects within the program.
• Ensure effective collaboration and communication among stakeholders at all levels.
• Act as a decision-maker in collaboration with executive director for issues that cross project boundaries.

Risk and Issue Management:

• Identify risks that may impact the program's success and develop mitigation strategies.
• Resolve conflicts or roadblocks between teams or projects.
• Monitor and manage issues that arise during program execution.

Performance Monitoring:

• Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the program's progress and success.
• Regularly assess the performance of individual projects and their contribution to program objectives.
• Provide detailed reports and updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Communicate regularly with stakeholders to keep them informed about progress, risks, and challenges.
• Manage expectations and ensure stakeholder needs are addressed.

Budget and Financial Oversight:

• Develop and manage the overall program budget, ensuring projects stay within allocated resources.
• Approve project budgets and monitor expenditures for alignment with financial plans.

Change Management:

• Oversee changes across the program to ensure smooth adoption and integration.
• Ensure that changes in scope, timelines, or resources are managed effectively.

Reporting and Evaluation

• Provide consolidated program reports to the Executive Director, highlighting progress, risks, and outcomes.
• Conduct post-program evaluations to assess success and identify areas for improvement.

Continuous Improvement:

• Recommend improvements to project management processes and tools.
• Foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and innovation within the program team.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Leadership and Communication: Ability to lead teams and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic Thinking: Aligning projects with long-term goals.
• Problem-Solving: Managing risks, conflicts, and challenges.
• Project Management Expertise: Familiarity with methodologies like Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall.
• Analytical Skills: Tracking performance metrics and making data-driven decisions.

Salary
N550,000 / Month (Net)

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter to: jobs@intersexnigeria.org using "Program Manager" as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only selected candidates will be contacted.
• Intersex Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, sex, sexual orientation, (dis)ability, religion, or ethnic background.