Head of Program at Partners West Africa - Nigeria (PWA-Nigeria)

Job Descriptions

• This will be a challenging and highly rewarding leadership and management role. Working closely with the Executive Director, the Head of Programmes will operationalise PWAN’s 5-year strategy.
• This will involve both strategic planning, programme design to establish an innovative portfolio that will likely include partnerships with both governments and global corporations.
• As a growing organisation, this role will require both a hands-on approach to ensure proper implementation of projects across the country while also maintaining a focus on our overall strategy.
• The Head of Programmes will provide programme leadership and responsible for the design and management of PWAN’s programme portfolio.
• The role will directly manage the Senior Program Managers, Rule of Law, Citizens Security, Head of Kano and Borno Offices as they come on board over the next 3 years.
• The role will also support the fundraising effort of organization, particularly in conceptualizing and writing project proposals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead innovative programme development efforts and support the resource mobilisation effort of the organization. As a growing organization, PWAN is committed to innovative projects that are fundable.  
• Overall responsibility for programme development, implementation, reporting and risk management.
• Integrating and ongoing management of effective monitoring and evaluation frameworks into programme design.
• Line Management of Senior Program Managers Rule of Law, Citizens Security, Head of Kano and Borno Offices and others as the organisation’s portfolio grows
• Exploring innovative solutions and thinking creatively to identify solutions that will maximise our impact on the ground.
• Working with the Head of Office, Kano and Borno to develop a State-based strategy and programme plan.
• Ensure programme coordination and coherence across PWAN’s growing programme portfolio.
• Publicly representing PWAN to support the Executive Director in strategic programme activities that advance the vision of the organization.  
• Serve as a Member of the Management Team and support the ED at Board meetings.
• Contribute to PWAN’s strategic planning and organisational development plans.

Qualifications and Technical Skills

• University Degree (BA, BSc) Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Desirable: Masters level degree in Law, Sociology, Gender Studies or related disciplines..

Experience Essential:

• At least 8 years’ experience of programme management
• Experience in leading and building teams.
• Setting up new projects and ensuring programme coherence
• Working with senior officials in both the public and private sector.
• Understanding of programme research, monitoring and evaluation framework.

Desirable:

• Private and public sector experience.

Competencies:

• Strong strategic thinking capacity and ability to transform problems into solution-driven actions.
• Delivering and impact-driven.  Strong commitment to result and capacity to work with little or supervision.
• Strong and dynamic leadership capacity – value-based and capacity to inspire the growing professional team.
• Collaborative: Able to work closely within a small team across the organisation
• Communicating and Influencing: Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Cultural Sensitivity and inclusivity: Adaptable and sensitive to work in different cultural contexts.
• Time Management: Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.