Project Manager at UNOPS

The role of the Project Manager encompasses the following key aspects:

• Assist in the establishment of political support at all levels for the project with the Federal State and LGA Governments, the CCM, Principal Recipients, Implementers and other relevant stakeholders,
• Successfully lead the Nigeria supply chain integration project by overseeing the designing, implementing and aligning of the implementation roadmap as directed by the National Coordinator/Steering Committee,
• In collaboration with Government and donors, raise co-funding among partners, allocate resources and establish/coach the  Project implementation team in Abuja,
• Communicate strategy to key internal and external stakeholders and position in-country supply chain as a key focus area,
• Lead and act as the interface between the Government, implementers, development partners and other stakeholders in the delivery of the supply chain integration project,
• Provide regular progress updates on the milestones reached in the integration of supply chains as per the workplans,
• Support in the management of personnel performance under the PMO and consultants in liaison with the relevant donors and key partners involved in the integration to ensure they meet their deliverables,
• In collaboration with National Product Supply Chain Management Programme  (NPSCMP), Food and Drug services department (FMOH), agree and review detailed plans of the integration project,
• Oversee Project contracting strategy,
• In collaboration with NPSCMP, agree and review detailed project briefs per stream and key activity,
• Design of  project team, roles, skills need and options for sourcing,
• In collaboration with NPSCMP, establish Abuja office facilities,
• Assist in the local identification and appointment of key local Project roles and kick-off,
• Design Programme governance model   e.g. Federal & State, stakeholders, donors,
• Review and lead implementation of activity plans including active risk management,
• Manage the design and implementation of supply chain interventions,
• Report periodically to the National Coordinator NPSCMP.  

Technical Competencies:

• Project Management: Expert level of project management in complex multi-sectorial projects; ability to gather relevant input, analyze data/facts from appropriate sources and learn from best practices in order to inform project design,
• Financial Management: Knowledge of project financing and financial processes; ability to prepare, justify and manage budgets; monitoring expenditures and use of cost-benefit thinking to set priorities,
• Negotiation: ability to lead negotiations to effective alignment of the program into the national strategy; identify cost reductions, eligibility and counterpart financing strategies;  ability to negotiate increases in national investments and to assess capacities of the nominated key implementers;
• Program implementation management: Identify different ways to establish cross controls and quality checks; ability to anticipate potential risks, especially those related to misuse of funds; have good understanding of procurement and supply of goods and services;
• Political awareness: Knowledge/sensitivity on local social, political, economic realities and dynamics in order to use appropriate influencing and dialogue strategies; ability to share relevant information with others, generating a common interest and team working dynamics around main issues; tailor management strategy accordingly and adjust the management response to challenges and problems arising.

Core Competencies:

• Personal Effectiveness: Proactively find innovative and creative solutions, be efficient and reliable, adapt to change and uncertainty, be decisive and act with integrity,
• Working with Others: Build effective internal and external relationships, involve others to solve problems and treat others with consideration and respect,
• Core Expertise: Passion for building and developing core skills for the role and contribute knowledge outside of their immediate role,
• People Leadership: Effectively motivate, influence and develop others, drive high performance, inspire people by leading by example.

Leadership Competencies:

• Interpersonal Diplomacy: Ability to recognize and respond to difficult, stressful or sensitive interpersonal situations in ways that reduce or minimize potential conflict and maintain good working relationships among internal and external partners,
• Motivating Others: Proactively create an environment in which people are highly motivated to perform;
• Priority Setting: Spend own time and the time of others on what is important, manage prioritie, and resources to achieve goals,
• Drive for Results: Focus on results and desired outcomes and how best to achieve them. 

• Minimum of 15 years in Programme Management & Supply Chain experience in public and private sector,
• Strong knowledge of African health supply chain systems, stakeholders and networks,
• Proven ability to manage large multidisciplinary teams,
• Strong interpersonal skills,
• Ability to Manage large technical assistance providers and contracts,
• Proven success working in complex multi-stakeholder environments, requiring decision making abilities with limited information available and under tight deadlines.

• Excellent relationship with key Nigerian stakeholders in healthcare and very good knowledge of Nigerian health supply chain,
• Experience in working with partners in the field of HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Tuberculosis, Immunization and Reproductive Health,
• Experience of Public Private Partnership (PPP) and third party logistics providers.