Bradfield Consulting Limited – Our client, an NGO whose aim is to stop
child abuse in Nigeria, is currently looking for a highly motivated and
capable staff member who will be working as:
Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Lagos
Job Description
- The Project Manager will work closely with the NGO’s energetic
and diverse staff and will oversee the coordination and administration
of all aspects of an ongoing program including planning, organizing,
staffing, leading, and controlling program activities.
Responsibilities
Strategy and Programme Development:
- Participate in the team discussions for the development of strategy for the wider region
- Share within the team the lessons and knowledge of thematic
approaches, particularly experience on civil society strengthening for
people centred security provision - Manage all components involved in the delivery of children’s advocacy center services
- Manage all facets of program quality assurance.
Programme Implementation:
- Provide guidance and support to the project partner and its
staff members in assessing the context and needs; in planning and
implementing activities; and in monitoring and reporting - Assist in the design and delivery of training and other support activities.
- Support the organisation and facilitation of events (dialogue
meetings, workshops,training and seminars) with participation of civil
society network, project partner and the team - Support and contribute to research undertaken by the NGO and/project partner/survey companies.
- Contribute to the development of relations with counterparts
(civil society network, partner organisations) and work towards their
strengthening through the: - capacity and needs assessment of civil society network and the
partners in relation to organising dialogue among diverse civil society
actors and influencing national and international actors for people
centred security provision development of their understanding, capacity
and skills (facilitation, presentation, reporting and networking) to
implement public awareness and undertaking effective advocacy activities
as well as strengthening their competence
Communications and Advocacy:
- Help develop appropriate advocacy strategies – in co-operation with partners and the team
- Monitor and analyse the official and non-governmental debates on issues relevant to the project
- Represent the NGO in workshops; training and interactions organised by partner organisations.
Funding and Administration:
- Assist the Executive Director in the drafting of project reports,
- preparing estimates for budgeted activities, monitoring budgets and expenditure, fundraising and proposal development,
- Undertaking monitoring and evaluation tasks.
- Together with the team, contribute to the monitoring of risks to
the safety of team and partner personnel and the development of
appropriate responses to manage them.
Skills and Competencies
The Prospect must demonstrate:
- Ability to embrace organizational goals and work in a team-oriented environment
- Ability to adhere to professional boundaries and confidentiality requirements
- Strong organizational skills and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Education and Experience
- Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social work, or related field with some supervisory experience.
- 5 years of progressively responsible Management experience in an NGO preferably with International Exposure
- Working knowledge of multi-disciplinary child abuse response systems
- Knowledge of program management
- Knowledge of client groups and/or issues related to the program area.
How to Apply
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