Program Manager ECHO COVAX (National position) at INTERSOS

General purpose of the position

Under the supervision of the Medical Coordinator, the Project Manager for ECHO COVAX will ensure planning and delivery of all components of INTERSOS Nigeria COVAX projects as a key component of the COVID-19 response project funded by ECHO and facilitate a coherent approach to INTERSOS Nigeria COVID-19 overall response. S/he will serve as INTERSOS Nigeria focal point for activities related to COVAX project as a key component of the COVID-19 preparedness and response.

Tasks and Main Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains appropriate communication with the teams and other relevant stakeholders.
• Participates and proactively engages in COVAX - COVID-19 preparedness coordination meetings and working groups at State, National and field level. Provide summary notes off all external meetings for relevant internal stakeholders.
• Develops and delivers training on COVID-19 preparedness to INTERSOS staff.
• Reviews and updates relevant Project Agreements, and Memorandum of Understanding.
• Provides updates during various meetings such as advisor’s and management, or any other ad hoc meetings.
• In coordination with the Country Staff Health Focal Point, assesses the need for and contribute towards the design and implementation of in-country COVID-19-related staff health protocols and procedures.
• Manages COVID-19 and COVAX preparedness activities, alongside the relevant field PM and PC, to meet the project objectives within budget and allotted time frame.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of a COVAX INTERSOS Cross-Country strategy and a harmonized COVID-19 preparedness and response strategy.
• Continuously monitors and supervises COVID-19 preparedness and response activities, evaluating progress through outputs and impact. Provides input into the integration of beneficiary participation and accountability.
• Ensures accurate and timely reporting of activities according to applicable timeframes and formats.
• Participates in the development of interventions and new proposals, linked to the assessed needs and gaps.
• Supports in developing and implementing the ECHO COVAX project monitoring and evaluation plan, and timely submission of reports and other document requirements.
• Trains relevant staff on various aspects of COVAX management and coverage, COVID-19 preparedness, IPC, etc., in line with established SOPs.
• Supports the development of a COVAX – COVID 19 images database, including IEC/BCC material validated and used by INTERSOS Nigeria and partners.
• Responsible for ensuring project implementation is according to INTERSOS Nigeria, ECHO and international guidelines, in conjunction with Medical Coordinator.
• Contributes towards setting objectives of COVAX project, emergency COVID-19-related health/WASH assessments and interventions, monitoring progress, etc.
• Works with the logistics and supply chain department to ensure stock, purchase requests, cash forecasts and movement requests are submitted.
• Supports the logistics activities of health and WASH staff, in relation to the purchasing of COVID-19 related supplies, etc. Liaise with the health, WASH and logistics staff to ensure that quality items are procured, transported, stored, etc.
• Supports the Head of Base in ensuring proper social distancing and other preparedness measures are implemented in area of operations.
• Management of the Project budget and ensure project reporting conforms to donor rules and regulations.
• Management of direct reports (including development, performance, and recruitment)
• Supports and mentors team members by identifying clear deliverables and providing training and coaching
• Supports and monitors program staff planning of activities
• Any other task as assigned by the Supervisor

Position Requirements

Professional requirements

• Relevant Degree in science or related subject
• Minimum 4 years of work experience at national level project implementation position in a humanitarian

context;

• Technical Food Security knowledge of WFP malnutrition prevention project activities

Personal requirements*

• Strong interpersonal and team building skills and excellence as a team player.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, power point presentation etc.)
• Ability to deliver high quality work within tight deadlines;
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities;
• Experience in leadership and problem solving;
• Fluency in English, Hausa;
• Experience in working in complex and volatile contexts;
• Capacity to adapt to basic living conditions;