Location: Maiduguri, with frequent mission on the ground (Ngala, Bama and Dikwa LGAs), Borno Starting date: 1st June, 2017 Reporting to: Head of Mission Supervision of: 15 staff (3 international) Duration of contract: 12 months Dependents: no General Purpose of the Position
Full managerial and technical responsibility of the project implementation, including procurement, selection of staff, monitoring and financial supervision of expenditures against target activities.
S/he will support trainings and will supervise all the activities in the field locations.
S/he is responsible of regular donor reporting and attends technical coordination meetings. , the incumbent work under overall supervision of the Head of Mission and coordinate with the Health and Nut expert, who will ensure mentoring and monitoring for the project implementation.
Tasks and Responsibilities
The PM manages, coordinates and supervises the project staff for the implementation of activities and services, ensuring timely and quality implementation and monitoring in compliance with relevant Standard Operating Procedures, International Principles and Guidelines as well as INTERSOS Fundamental Charter and Code of Ethics.
Project Management:
Planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the project, ensuring timely and quality delivery of services as per approved project’s proposal
Ensure, in line with INTERSOS internal rules and regulations, donor regulations and international humanitarian standard (such as SPHERE) the management of the project
Conduct regular field visits to assess program quality and progress toward objectives, facilitate collective problem solving with staff and other stakeholders to address challenges
Monitoring financial supervision of expenditures an appropriate budget management
Coordinating with the Finance and Logistic department to procure material necessary for the implementation of the activities in a timely manner to ensure adequate supply at the intervention sites
Liaising with sector appropriate local government and authorities, non-state actors, UN agencies, NGOs, and donors at field site level, in coordination with the HoM
Proactively participate in relevant technical coordination meetings and working groups.
Staff Supervision:
Provide technical supervision and guidance to medical team, both for the Mobile Team and the staff in the static facilities
Recruit national staff affected to the project
Train, mentor, supervise and regularly evaluate project staff performances
Support staff by creating and maintaining a work environment that promotes teamwork, trust, mutual respect, and empowers staff to take responsibility
Reporting:
Developing regular reports, including donor reporting and the Project Appraisal Tool, ensuring accurate data collection and timely submission
Ensuring accurate data collection and reporting are submitted in a timely manner for all activities within the project.
Position Requirements
University Degree or equivalent level in Public Health disciplines, Social Sciences or similar
At least 5 years of significant international experience in similar positions or in humanitarian sector
Extensive working experiences in public health and in managing health welfare in communities
Knowledge, competency and skills on public health aspects, included Primary Health Care, reproductive health, childhood health and nutrition
Previous experience in supervising Health Promotion activities and management of Health Projects
Previous experience in management of integrated Health/Nut/WASH projects
Proficient knowledge of sectoral international guidelines and standards
Experience in working with IDPs or refugees
Previous experience in Nigeria and/or Western and Central Africa is an asset
Proficiency in English (conversation, reading and writing) required
Sound personal organizational skills, including time management, ability to meet deadlines, multi-tasking, prioritization of tasks, and working under pressure
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international multi-ethnic and multicultural environment
Proven management and leadership skills
Ability to deliver high quality work in short periods of time and to work under pressure
Flexibility to respond to changing nature of humanitarian context and operational difficulties in the field
Willingness to accept basic living standard and frequent field missions
Ability to establish collaborative relationships with staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders
Applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae, motivation letter to: recruitment@intersos.org specifying in subject line: “PM OFDA – Nigeria”. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.
Apply via :
recruitment@intersos.org
