Summary of PositionThe Project Manager is responsible for the management of activities in the North Central States (Plateau, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Bauchi), related to five projects currently being implemented by SFCG. These projects are funded by USAID, the US State Department, and National Democratic Institute, with a combined value of over $4,000,000. The Project Manager may be required to assume further responsibilities on new projects as they arise. The Project Manager will ensure a timely and effective implementation of activities, supervise a cohesive and efficient action team of partners and staff, and ensure appropriate measurement of the results of the project. The Project Manager reports to the Deputy Director. ResponsibilitiesThe Project Manager’s duties include, but are not limited to:Program Implementation
Develop and update detailed workplans for each project under his/her supervision, including start-up and closedown plans as needed;
Coordinate project staff (program officers, assistants, finance staff) and partners to implement activities according to the workplan, in line with SFCG’s Common Ground Approach and ensuring effective gender and minority mainstreaming;
Manage an action team for implementation of the project, including partners, consultants and members of staff for the effective implementation of projects;
Ensure management and capacity-building of partners in line with capacity-building plans and SFCG procedures and Partnership Protocols;
Ensure production and submission of high quality activity reports and donor reports, with a focus on capturing results;
Produce and/or review communications and visibility material related to projects under supervision ;
Coordinate with Monitoring and Evaluation team to ensure tools and methodologies are developed to capture results, including capturing of gender and minority participation;
Maintain regular written and oral reporting to the Deputy Country Director on key country, regional, program, security and staff issues;
Develop and maintain proactive, positive and professional relationships with government offices and officials at federal, state and local level, other NGOS, donors, clients, politicians, key government officials and civil society groups working on peace; and
Serve as SFCG’s representative with donors and local stakeholders in North Central Nigeria.
Finance and Administration
Conduct budget versus actual reviews to analyse spending and develop corrective plans as needed
Liaise effectively with Finance and Logistics teams to ensure adequate preparation for activities, ensure compliance of all activities with organizational operational procedures, and prepare for audits as requested
Ensure all staff under supervision and partners are familiar with the latest organizational finance and compliance policies
Maintain an updated staffing plan/organogram for all projects under supervision
Provide information on security context in areas under supervision to update Nigeria country program security plan
Strategic Planning
Participate in meetings with the Country Director, Deputy Director and other staff to establish strategic priorities for SFCG in Nigeria, and ensure that strategy is reflected in program implementation;
Identify and assess current and existing conflict management and prevention initiatives in North and Central Nigeria and the relevant actors and stakeholders;
Identify local partners and target communities, and seek their input through individual meetings and planning sessions;
Participate in new business development, as requested, and ensure strategic priorities are reflected
Be directly engaged in the continuing development of the organization, its mission and its staff, through the sharing of experience and knowledge, particularly contributing to its Institutional Learning efforts.
Note: As job descriptions are not exhaustive, the position-holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.Minimum Qualifications for the PositionThe ideal candidate will demonstrate the following competencies and values, as well as possessing the required knowledge, skills and experience for the position.Core Values and Guiding Principles
Integrity: Demonstrate consistency in ethical conduct and upholding and promoting the values of SFCG in their actions and decisions, in line with the organization’s mission to help the world understand differences and act on their commonalities.
Professionalism: Demonstrate professional competence, discretion, sound judgment and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.
Cultural Sensitivity and Valuing Diversity: Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff.
Tolerance for uncertainty, instability and unpredictable environment.
Core Competencies
Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Take initiative and be creative in addressing challenges and promoting solutions.
Work in teams: Demonstrate ability to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Communicating and Information Sharing: Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication.
Self-management and Emotional Intelligence: Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behaviour towards others.
Conflict Management: Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.
Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing: Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge among staff and partners.
Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making: Demonstrate informed and transparent decision making.
Functional Competencies
Strong communications skills, with proven expertise in writing cogent and convincing policy and program documents.
Proven analytical and problem solving skills.
Good strategic planning, goal-setting and prioritization skills.
Proven effectiveness in establishing and fostering good relations with government counterparts, donors, NGO partners and beneficiaries. Ability to leverage information technology, executive information systems, management techniques and tools for optimal office performance.
Required Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceThe Position Holder will possess:
A Post graduate degree in social sciences or related field
At least five (5) years of experience managing peace-building and/or development projects for an international NGO or multilateral institution
At least three (3) years of experience managing a full-time staff of 5 or more
At least three (3) years of experience working with governments, donors and civil society organizations at the field levels
Demonstrated knowledge of US Government donor rules and regulations, and the ability to manage multi-donor funding
Demonstrated financial management and program administration experience
Demonstrated budgeting, proposal writing, and grants management skills
Experience living and working in Nigeria
Spoken and written fluency in English
Familiarity with dialects of North Central Nigeria would be a bonus
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