Project Overview and Role
The Palladium Group develops and delivers solutions that create positive impact for communities, businesses, societies and economies. We transform lives and create enduring value by working with governments, corporations and non-profit organisations. We create positive impact through more than 100 current projects with more than 2000 employees operating in over 90 counties.
The Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Programme (MNCH2) is a country led programme which aims to reduce maternal and child mortality in Northern Nigeria and it is funded by the Department for International Development (DFID). The MNCH2 programme is being implemented in six states in northern Nigeria: Jigawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, Yobe and Zamfara States.
Scope of Work
The State Team Leader has overall programmatic, financial and management responsibility for the MNCH2 project at state level.
The role works closely with and manages the state team of technical and administrative professionals and other support staff.
The role ensures that project objectives, outcomes and deliverables are met and that financial, operational and reporting requirements of the client are adhered to.
Primary Responsibilities Specifically, the State Team Leader is responsible for:
Strategic and Operational Planning:
Leads the preparation of state annual strategic plans; technical and operational work plans and budgets; staffing plans; performance improvement plans and other plans as required;
Ensures appropriate consultation in the development of state-level plans and budgets (including consultation with the National Team Leader, national government agencies and other project stakeholders);
Programme Management:
Provides technical guidance, oversight and quality assurance for all project activities, outputs and deliverables at state level;
Assumes overall responsibility for the effective implementation of state work plans and ensures delivery is on time, within budget, meets client and stakeholder expectations and is contractually compliant;
Monitors state implementation progress and progress towards milestones; maintains up to date logs of issues and risks; works to resolve issues, manages and mitigates risks; and escalates material issues and risks as appropriate;
Oversees and contributes to results measurement, monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management, value for money analysis and communication for the state;
Is an active contributor to the Senior Management Team;
Human Resource Management:
Assumes overall responsibility for the effective and professional management of the state team;
Leads, guides, mentors and manages the performance of technical and administrative direct reports and ensures appropriate leadership, guidance, mentorship and management of other staff;
Participates as required in HR management including but not limited to recruitment and contracting, performance management, disciplinary and grievance proceedings, and learning and development;
Financial Management and Administration:
Ensures consistent implementation of company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Guidelines, Security Protocols.
Ensures the team and activities in the state provide and demonstrate good value for money;
Supports the preparation of annual workplan budgets and workplan budget variations to the client;
Responsible for forecast management in the state including working with the state team to minimise monthly forecast variance and annual budget variance;
Reporting Requirements The role will report directly to the National Team Leader. The reporting requirements include:
Chairing weekly meeting with direct reports and state project staff;
Regular update discussions with the National Team Leader;
Exception reports as and when required;
Report on issues and risks;
Other reports as requested by the National Team Leader.
Relationships:
The role liaises with assigned Practice Area Specialists, Operations Managers, other company employees as required, professional service providers, host country government representatives, and other stakeholders.
Authority Levels The role carries a high degree of autonomy with appropriate consultation. The role is required to:
Manage, analyse and make sound recommendations to the line manager
Oversee the effective management of all state project staff members
Ensure compliance with the Groups published policies on delegation of expenditure and signing authorities. With the understanding that the client contract and SOP take precedence over any other direction in this job description. Order of precedence being as follows: Client Contract, SOP for the project and then Job Description.
Requirements
Minimum education and experience required
An advanced degree in Public Health of a relevant field.
At least 5 years of experience managing international health programmes, with a record of successful team leadership and achieving programme objectives.
At least 3 years experience on international health programmes for key health development partners, including, but not limited to, DFID, USAID, AusAID and the European Union.
Substantial experience working on reproductive health and health systems strengthening in Northern Nigeria. Deep understanding and knowledge of contemporary health system dynamics and MNCH challenges.
Experience working effectively with district and provincial government authorities. Familiarity with the political, social, economic, and cultural context of Northern Nigeria required.
Key Competencies and Professional Expertise Required:
Successful track record in delivery of complex programs
Strong technical track record in reproductive health and health systems strengthening
Excellent leadership, representation and organizational skills
Strong management and people handling skills
Financial acumen and the ability to interpret and analyse financial reports
Ability to operate in complex situations
Ability to foster successful partnership approaches and relationships among a variety of organizations/institutions
Excellent English language communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across technical disciplines
Ability to communicate effectively and negotiate persuasively with high level decision makers
Results oriented.
We Offer
A friendly and team-based working environment
Opportunity to work with national and international colleagues
Vital contribution to improving maternal and newborn services in Northern Nigeria
The opportunity to truly make a difference
A competitive salary with benefits
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thepalladiumgroup.com
