Project Manager (Food Assistance) at ZOA International

Location: Maiduguri

ZOA’s Programme in Nigeria

• ZOA started setting up operations in Nigeria recently and is supporting IDPs and vulnerable people in Borno state with WaSH and Food Assistance. ZOA operates from its office in Maiduguri. In the selection of the beneficiaries, we pay careful attention to include the most vulnerable households. Continuously promoting community governance, inclusion, peace and stability in these fragmented and traumatized communities is a challenging but essential part of ZOA's programme.

Purpose of the position

• The Project Manager is responsible for the implementation of the e-voucher based Food Assistance project in Maiduguri.
• He/She will lead, coordinate and supervise the execution and progress of the Food Assistance project.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manage implementation of the Food assistance project activities relating to technical specialty, in accordance with ZOA standards and guidelines;
• Project Cycle Management, including technical design, formulation, budgeting, integration with programme planning, writing, monitoring and reporting within the programme area;
• Management of 2 - 4 project staff;
• Monitor and report on progress of activities in accordance with ZOA reporting and monitoring system;
• Liase with and report to the  Consortium Manager. (The project is implemented in a consortium of 3 NGOs)
• Ensure that the quality of the interventions meet national and/or international (technical) standards (CHS / HAP);
• Pro-actively detect and resolve potential obstacles in project implementation;
• Liaising with key community stakeholders, as required (in close communication with the programme manager),
• Provide technical input into the development and implementation of ZOA’s programme plan;
• Conduct field research, needs assessments, evaluations etc, from time to time, as directed;
• Any other duty that is reasonably consistent with the key tasks of the function.

External Contacts:

• Government on a provincial/district and local level;
• Community members, community leaders and community-based organizations (including Bulama’s and Lawan);
• International organisations operating in the programme area including UN;
• Any other stakeholders in project implementation at community level.

Internal Contacts:

• Project staff,
• ZOA country office staff.

Provides Leadership to:

• Project team of about 2 - 4 persons.

Competencies
Identity:

• The Project Manager is expected to support the identity, vision, and mission of ZOA.

Knowledge/Experience

• University degree in relevant field and/or experience in cash based programming;
• Proven working experience of 3 - 5 years in project management of which at least 1 year in staff management and coordination;
• Ability to write clear and concise reports;
• Project cycle management (PCM);
• Project budgeting;
• Excellent in English in reading, writing and speaking;
• Good knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri (Shuwa-Arab preferable);
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word).

Skills/Attitude:

• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Good planning and organizational skills;
• Accuracy;
• Flexibility and adaptability;
• Able to work under pressures and meet deadlines;
• Result-oriented in a team approach;
• Participative leadership;
• Ability to work individual as well as in a team;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural setting.