Senior Program Manager at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Department: Emergency Programs
Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria
Position Band: E-1
Reports To: Emergency Coordinator
Job Description link: https://goo.gl/r6cUH5
Primary Function:
Under the direction of the Emergency Coordinator the Senior Program Manager will ensure high quality implementation of CRS FFP emergency program in Borno state, Nigeria. The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for all aspects of program implementation including, planning, coordination of, management and reporting of project activities, they will oversee the programming team and the work of implementing partners.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree in social science, markets, agriculture, economics, finance or another relevant discipline.
• At least 5 years’ experience working in emergency or development programs with significant program management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of the following sectors food security, nutrition, and/or NFIs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a budget.
• Proven experience working with and through partner organizations including the public sector.
• Working knowledge of and experience with UN, USG or GF projects.
• Demonstrated commitment to gender responsive programming.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to organize and prioritize a variety of initiatives