Program Manager II at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Band: 9

Department: Programs Reports To: Director of Early Recovery & Resilience (DERR) Location: Borno, Nigeria

Job Ref Code: PMII060319

Full JD Link: http://bit.ly/2qNUPY0

Job Summary:

As Program Manager, you will provide overall leadership to the STaR Nigeria project team and be responsible for the overall management of the project including the quality of programmatic implementation (including monitoring, evaluation and learning) and administrative elements of the project to serve the poor and vulnerable. You are responsible for ensuring that project results are achieved on time and on budget, including strategies for phase out and sustainability, and that the budget is consumed as planned. As a senior leader, you will proactively manage security and mitigate security risks.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of master’s degree in Agriculture, Health, Development Studies or related field
• At least 8 years of working experience in agriculture, development or food security programs – including focus on at least one of the following sectors – agriculture, health, livelihoods, nutrition, or governance/peacebuilding

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook

• Experience with participatory methods and partnerships
• Excellent English language oral and written communication, training and facilitation skills. Fluency in Hausa and/or Kanuri language is an added advantage as well as experience with northern Nigerian context.
• Proven experience in analyzing gender and applying gender-responsive methods to project implementation.
• Understanding of faith-based organizations and capacity-building in local partnerships
• Experience in staff development and partner capacity
• Understanding of KFW (or German Government) grant provisions, policies and guidelines, including reporting requirements will be an added advantage.