Dimension of the Role
The Consortium Manager will report to LABDI’s Executive Director, and the Program Manager will be tasked with ensuring compliance with LABDI and donor policies, actively contributing to the coordination of the Consortium work plan and providing technical support to LABDI Consortium members and partners.
Furthermore, the role will include the creation and coordination of the use of consortium management and implementation tools.
Additionally, the role involves quality control and technical support for implementing partners, serving as the consortium focal point, and assessing opportunities for program improvement. for administrative and human resource matters, while also reporting to and being accountable to the Executive Director, The Consortium Manager will operate for the effective implementation and operations of the partner’s project. Some responsibilities associated with the role include: –
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Ensure adherence to LABDI and donor policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines
Contribute to the coordination of the implementation of the Consortium work plan (activities, budget, and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies, and donor requirements.
Provide specific technical support and coordination towards and between Consortium parties, partners, and staff.
Conduct quality control and provide technical support to implementing partners and/or contractors
Act as the primary Focal point of the project within the consortium.
Assess, promote, and document ideas for technical improvement and further program development options
Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
Ensure proper filing of documents
Coordinating with consortium members to ensure high-quality implementation of activities, compliance with donor and consortium rules, and accountability to beneficiaries.
Ensuring effective coordination and communication among consortium members, steering and technical committees, and programmatic and finance/support teams across partners, donors, and other stakeholders. Coordination is one of the key elements of the position.
Managing the consortium budget, assets, and resources
Representing the consortium to external stakeholders – donors, government, coordination bodies, and local and international NGOs.
Network with relevant actors to help achieve consortium objectives.
Responsible for all aspects of grant management including but not limited to submitting high-quality proposals to donors, financial and programmatic reporting, grant filing, partnership agreements, and sharing grant information (reports, proposals, agreements) with consortium members.
Coordinating the monitoring and evaluation of member activities as needed for reporting, learning, and possibly advocacy purposes.
Key Competencies
Relevant University Degree or Higher Education preferable in Social Studies
Minimum of 5 years of experience in programmatic implementation in a humanitarian/recovery context.
Technical experience in managing (multisectoral) grants
Experience working in complex and volatile contexts
Budget management and monitoring experience
Fluency in English both written and verbal
Experience working with IDPs or returnees is a plus.
Experience with external representation.
Experience working in complex emergencies, and volatile contexts.
Proven experience in project cycle management and grant management.
Strong communication, interpersonal, facilitation, and diplomatic skills, including the professional credibility to provide coordination and sometimes guidance to member organizations.
Values:
Exemplifying integrity and Accountability.
Demonstrating commitment to LABDI.
Embracing Cultural diversity.
Embracing change and strong commitment to result.
Note:
LABDI has zero tolerance to sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), any act of child abuse including sexual exploitation and sexual abuse constitute acts of serious misconduct and are therefore grounds for LABDI plenary measures, including summary dismissal.
We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications (Letter of motivation and CV in a single PDF file) to recruitment@labinigeria.org.ng to apply, using the Job Title as the subject of the mail. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply
Apply via :
recruitment@labinigeria.org.ng
