Job SummaryThe Systems transformed for Empowered Action and Enabling Responses for Orphans and Vulnerable Children and their families (STEER) is a USAID funded initiative expected to expire at the end of 2017 however can be extended depending on availability of funding from the donor. The consortium is supported with PEPFAR funds through Save the Children International who also serve as the principal partner on the consortium.The project seeks to deliver Household Economic, Nutrition and TB/HIV services. Other integral aspect of the project are the grants/awards and the Monitoring and Evaluation aspects and the promotion of integrated Access to Care and Treatment services through indigenous CBOs in selected LGAs of Lagos state. Presently, the project works with Households, documenting best practice models that will enhance integration and referral systems between Communities and primary health facilities. STEER overall goal is to enable improved and sustained access to care, support, and treatment for PLHA House Holds, ultimately resulting in a decrease in HIV- and AIDS related morbidity and mortality in key districts.Purpose of Position:The project manager is the key point of responsibility for the implementation of STEER. S/he is responsible for planning, implementation, personnel management, resource management, monitoring and evaluation, associated stakeholder and partner relationship management and for timely and quality reporting. S/he plays a role in design and development of complementary or new funding proposals. S/he ensures quality of her/his project activities / results including as necessary coordinating external technical support/expertise.Reporting Relations: The incumbent will report to the Executive Director & Save the Children State Program Manager. Duration: from 1st February to 31st December 2017 (Contingent upon Funding) Major Responsibilities:
Represent HFA in Operational Areas
Uphold HFA Core Values, promote its mission and vision, programme principals (transparency, gender equity and diversity), to enhance programme impact;
Ensure modelling of HFA’s values among all project staff.
Oversee and Coordinate Project Implementation
Ensure that interventions are planned and implemented for maximum impact, synergy and cost-effectiveness;
Establish targets by interventions / project component and districts;
Ensure compliance with established targets and quality of project outputs;
Ensure proper management of project database, records, files and e-mail for audit and institutional memory;
Oversee all project deliverables and ensure deliverables are met timely and with high quality;
Submit accurate project reports on time to Save the Children Nigeria Lagos office and donor schedules and regulations.
Manage Project Resources
Update budget information in Adaptive Planning as required;
Monitor expenditures by interventions and ensure compliance with approved budget;
Review expenditure reports on a monthly basis;
Ensure timely budget adjustments and revisions in compliance with donor regulations;
Ensure compliance with Save the Children Lagos Office and donor policies, contracts, and agreements.
Human Resources Management
Ensure that project staff know their roles and responsibilities;
Communicate / share work plans with all players;
Conduct staff performance appraisals regularly;
Coach and mentor direct reports to enhance their skills for current and higher positions;
Conduct training for project staff in overall project objectives, implementation strategy, reporting system and internal controls, inter alia;
Ensure that staff welfare issues are communicated through appropriate HR and management structures as well as back to / with staff;
Handle grievances and participate in disciplinary hearings as relevant.
Design, Monitoring and Evaluation
Consolidate provincial reports and work with the M & E Coordinator and Learning and Documentation Coordinator to analyse outputs;
Review and analyse monitoring and evaluation data and recommend adjustments to design as needed;
Ensure that approved reports are disseminated among stakeholders;
Support design of new programmes based on evidence from project, context in the area of implementation and/or technical expertise;
Liaise with programme quality team to ensure learning is available to the wider organisation and outside as relevant
Education, Experience and Competencies:
Degree in Public Health, Development or a related field, plus postgraduate qualifications in a professional discipline;
At least five to seven years relevant experience in community development / humanitarian work, with minimum of 2 years at a supervisorial / managerial level;
Analytical skills;
Interpersonal / Communication;
Conceptual Skill;
Report writing;
Results orientation;
Good Leadership;
Teamwork and Cooperation;
Motivation and Innovation;
Computer skills;
Budget and Cost Control;
Finance and Business skills;
Monitoring and Evaluation skills.
send your CV (maximum 3 pages) and a 1-2 page letter of motivation to the Executive Director at: hope4aidsnig@gmail.com. If you have not heard from us by the 30 January 2017, consider your application having not been successful. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Apply via :
hope4aidsnig@gmail.com