Location: Maiguguri, Borno Job Description
Team Leader (Chief of Party) – coordination, capacity building, quality assurance and risk management of reconstruction in NE Nigeria
If bid is successful (approx. mid-2018 to mid-2023) Leadership, management and oversight:
Provide leadership, coordination and strategic direction setting for the full MCRP programme and additional projects subsequently secured;
Lead, line manage and coordinate a team of technical advisors to develop and enhance the program’s implementation plan and standards;
Manage strategic relationships with the Government of Nigeria, federal institutions, state-level governments, the World Bank, other donors, civil society, media, business partners and consortium members;
Secure and maintain high-level political engagement and support; and
Membership of the project Steering Committee.
Deliver the objectives of the PMC to a high standard:
Ensure that the project team is providing high quality advice on procurement, programme management, financial management and contract management to PCNI, state-level PCUs and other people/institutions as required;
Oversight of high-quality capacity building of the BAY states, state-level project coordination units, federal institutions and other people / organisaitons as required;
Monitor and mitigate risks of the PCM functions, and take decisions that are conflict and gender sensitive;
Oversight of security of staff contracted to the PCM; and
Oversight of external communication, including a strong social media presence.
Excel at managing the finances and performance of the project and reporting to the customers as required:
Overall management of resources allocated to the project;
Monitor and ensure performance of the programme and ensure that all milestones are met according to World Bank / Government requirements, develop mitigation plans to reduce setbacks and take corrective actions to remedy any deviation from work plans;
Account and report to the World Bank / Government as required on programme performance; and
Promote networking and knowledge sharing amongst key stakeholders and programme work streams.
Support business development for the consortium:
Identify opportunities for the consortium to leverage this project and secure further business in the region;
Liaise with the Crown Agents’ representative in Maiduguri (and other consortium partners’ representatives) as necessary on business development; and
Support any further bids by the consortium through technical advice and communications.
Required and Desirable Experience and Expertise Required:
At least 10 years of relevant professional experience, which includes:
Managing large development programmes and delivering results in conflict and humanitarian contexts;
Leading and managing a diverse team; and
A track-record of improving the skills and abilities of others.
Sound experience in project cycle management, and especially in responding to and adapting to M&E findings;
Results orientated and commitment to accountability and value for money;
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with governments, donors, the private sector and civil society organisations;
Excellent communication (written and oral), reporting and presentation skills; and
Fluent in English.
Desirable Experience of:
Working in or on Nigeria, and particularly the BAY states;
Managing World Bank funded projects;
Managing programmes in any of the following sectors: social service delivery, infrastructure, conflict prevention, peacebuilding, community development; and
Business development in international development.
A relevant postgraduate qualification to the programme.
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