Improving Nutrition _Operations Research and Impact Evaluation Project (ORIE) requires suitable qualified candidates to fill the position below
Position Title: National Team Leader
Project: Operations Research and Impact Evaluation Project (ORIE)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Reports To: OPM ORIE Project Manager
Responsible For: ORIE National Project Administrator
Salary: Starting salary will be commensurate with background and experience.
Term: One year with possible extension
Background
The ORIE project is one component of a large DFID-funded programme called WINNN – Working to Improve Nutrition in Northern Nigeria – which aims to reduce the incidence of maternal and child under nutrition in five Northern states (Jigawa, Zamfara, Katsina, Yobe, Kebbi). The ORIE project will use operations research, impact evaluation, costing studies and knowledge management strategies to ensure that the WINNN programme draws on, and feeds into, cutting-edge knowledge on nutrition. ORIE will be delivered by a consortium of UK and Nigerian institutions led by Oxford Policy Management (OPM). OPM is seeking to recruit a National Team Leader for the ORIE project. The National Team Leader will manage project operations in country, and will be assisted by the Programme Administrator.
National Team Leader Role
The National Team Leader will represent and promote the ORIE project in Nigeria, build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and provide leadership to the national team of partners and consultants. This will include management, quality assurance and regular monitoring trips to Northern states. The Team Leader will facilitate communication between owners and support the implementation of the various work streams within ORIE. The role will involve project management tasks including developing work plans and budgets and preparing written reports, as well as management of a small office and supervising the work of the Project Administrator
National Team Leader Specification
- Masters level degree or above in a relevant subject desirable (ideally public health/nutrition, or other relevant fields such as economics, public administration).
- At least 7 years’ experience designing, implementing and managing complex programmes/projects involving multiple stakeholders
- Entrepreneurial self-starter able to work independently and with initiative
- Flexible working style, with the ability to develop strong working relationships in a complex working environment
- Experience working in the Nigerian health sector; experience in the nutrition sector desirable
- Experience working with government at federal, state and local level desirable
- Experience in field research and evaluation studies, preferably in Northern Nigeria
- Experience working with international donors including DFID desirable
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Competent in use of software and communications technology including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, internet
- Willingness to travel frequently to the Northern states covered by ORIE
Application:
Interested Candidates should forward full CVs, covering letter and details of 3 referees to opmlrecruitment@gmail.com close of business on 21st August, 2013.
Interviews will be held in Abuja in September 2013.
