Description:
Ipas Nigeria is an International NGO dedicated to improving women’s reproductive health and rights, with a specific on reducing maternal mortality and morbidity from unsafe abortion. The Nigeria program is entering a scale up phase with programs in eight states to build the capacity of public and private health systems to expand quality woman-centered RH services. The Program Manager is a senior management position responsible for the planning, management, supervision and documentation of country programs. He/she works closely with the Country Director who is responsible for strategic planning, policy, advocacy and external relationships.
Position: Program Manager, Ipas Nigeria
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic direction, as well as technical and managerial leadership, to Ipas Nigeria country programs
- Manage and oversee implementation of programs to ensure achievement of donor requirements
- Ensure program results and budget spending consistent with donor requirements
- Oversee financial and operational performance of programs
- Develop proposals, programmatic workplans and budgets
- Lead knowledge management efforts including evaluation, using data for decision-making and integration of best practices
- Supervise and strengthen capacity of team of experienced senior technical staff
- Develop positive working relationship with health systems and other partners to ensure results are delivered
Minimum requirements:
- Master’s degree required
- 8 years’ related experience required
- 3 more years of leading program operations experience required
- Previous supervisory experience required
- Cross-cultural work experience required
- Proven experience in writing proposals and donor reports
- Demonstrated computer experience and familiarity with software packages
Additional requirements:
- Working knowledge of project management and strategy development
- Working knowledge of budget management
- Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with government officials, donors and other stakeholders
- Must possess strong writing and presentation skills
- Must be able to complete some HR responsibilities when necessary
How to Apply:
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Ipas Nigeria at ipasalliance@ipas.org
Not later than 20th June, 2013
Qualified Applicants Only Will Be Contacted
