Job Title: Program Manager, Nutrition
Save the Children International – Abuja, NG
The Program Manager will provide programmatic support to Save the Children Nigeria towards accomplishing its country goals, objectives and targets. The Program Manager works in close collaboration with the Chief of Party, Head of Nutrition SCI, Senior Nutrition Advisor SCI, Nutrition Coordinators, and other Nigeria country program and administrative staff.
Key Areas Of Accountability
Programmatic Management
In consultation with the Nigeria Chief of Party, Head of Nutrition, Senior Nutrition Advisor, and other technical staff, executes strong program management skills to ensure success of the Nigeria nutrition project.
Ensures project is meeting targets and objectives and that all deliverables produced and implementation activities in the field are of high quality. Utilizes projection tools and instructs the project how to stay on target; keeps the CoP, Head of Nutrition, and Senior Nutrition Advisor informed on project progress.
Supported by the CoP and Head of Nutrition, assists with planning and monitoring of activities as per the donor approved annual work-plan.
Supported by the HoN and Awards Manager, responsible for budget management of the SCI budget; this includes, expenditure or advances approvals, timely submission of forecasts, budget monitoring and analysis.
Contributes to the development of programmatic resource materials, including guidelines, training manuals, curricula and job aids, as necessary.
Works with the CoP, Head of Nutrition, and Senior Nutrition Advisor on the program as an advocate and partner in key project activities, including participation at key forums and meetings, as needed.
Capacity Building for Project Staff
Coaches the technical team on planning, adherence to approved work-plans and analysis of achievements related to plans
Strengthens capacities of the technical team on financial planning and forecasting
Support the M&E specialist and team on data collection and analysis.
Program Operations Support
Provides timely reports, documents, proposals, and updates to the CoP, Head of Nutrition and other staff as requested.
Works to collect nutrition success stories from the field and ensures information is shared across all stakeholders.
Reviews and refines documents/outputs produced by Nigeria staff and consultants.
Attend Nigeria program meetings and keep Head of Nutrition, Program Manager, and Senior Nutrition Adviser up to date.
Staff Management & Development
Supervises and supports 8 Nutrition Coordinators in the implementing states and follows up on state activities to ensure that implementation is going on as per approved annual and monthly work-plans and timelines.
Provide support to staff and promote learning based on the nutrition project objectives and activities through strong leadership, mentoring and coaching of the NCs.
Ensure that staff responsibilities are clearly defined and understood by ensuring all staff have a detailed, updated JD as well as performance objectives set against work plans and regularly monitored.
Ensure effective involvement of staff in running the project to take on ownership of the project through a, participatory approach to planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and decision-making.
Ensure that appropriate staffing levels are in place and provide regular support, supervision and implementation of other staff management processes including staff performance management.
With support from the Head of Nutrition and HR ensure that staff training requirements are identified and staff are given every opportunity to increase their competencies, capacities and own personal development.
Save the Children Representation and Proposal Development
Represent Save the Children with external partners as required.
Support planning for each FY and work-plan development according to the donor’s priorities and identified needs.
Support proposal development, including budgets, for funding both to maintain and expand Save the Children’s work and influence within the nutrition sector.
Comply with the requirements of Save the Children’s child protection policies, comply strictly to security procedures and other staff policies.
Place of Work*The post will be based in Abuja, but will require approximately 50% time traveling in other States.*
Essential Qualifications
Academic/professional qualification at post graduate level, MSc, MPH or equivalent.
At least 7 years experience in program management.
Fluent English written and oral communication skills, and the ability to write for a range of audiences and purposes, including superior presentation skills.
Substantial operational experience and a track record of success on public health programming, including nutrition.
Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to think creatively and innovate and to set priorities, manageable work plans and evaluate progress.
Experience in working across multiple partners and government.
Proven capacity to deliver results against objectives, reporting schedules and work-plans.
Ability to translate programmatic information into practical guidance and tools and effectively communicate these using print, electronic, and presentation media.
Proven track record that demonstrates leadership skills, project management, budget and resource management experience, and client relationship management capability.
Diplomatic and good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels.
Ability to effectively work independently and outside of conventional office environments, if needed.
Strong initiative and self-motivation required with a commitment to teamwork and effectiveness.
Proficient in word processing, presentations and spreadsheet computer packages. Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s values and mission.
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