Program Manager (PM) at TA Connect

Reports To: Technical Director
JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Program Manager will lead the program management of TAConnect and provide TA and oversight to TA providers and sub-grantees on program management. She/He will provide program support and oversight to TA partners and State agencies as required and necessary. The Program Manager will manage a portfolio of deployments across states.
PROGRAM DUTIES

• Support states to articulate TA requests for submission to potential donors.
• Analyze and coordinate the submission of concepts notes and proposals from prospective donors.
• Development, implementation and monitoring of TAConnect work plan and budgets.
• Support the technical team in the design, implementation, monitoring and assessment of deployments.
• Develop program monitoring tracking matrices and produce high quality reports as required.
• Work closely with technical and program staff to ensure quality implementation of programs.
• Manage the deployment of TA partners to states to provide technical assistance, ensuring states are fully engaged to promote ownership and sustainability.
• Institute effective program management systems for TAConnect and across deployments.
• Work closely with Grants Manager and Finance Manager to manage grants
• Manage partnerships and grantee relationships to ensure learning and impact.
• Facilitate problem-solving sessions with implementing partners to ensure effective implementation
• Review progress of program implementation (using defined KPIs) and support implementing partners to resolve bottlenecks through innovative strategies and advocacy.
• Ensure the development and timely completion of contract documentation and technical reports as required.
• Provide oversight over partner’s implementation approach to ensure compliance with the TAConnect’ principles
• Maintain a robust relationship with key stakeholders (government, donors, and partners)
• Responsible for ensuring timely attainment of donor deliverables.
• Other tasks as may be assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in public health, sociology, or related health, medical, or social science discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in program management and strong familiarity with donor reporting requirements.
• 7+ years’ experience in program management, operational and technical expertis
• Experience in RMNCAH & PHC systems strengthening programs
• Familiarity with Nigeria’s health systems and reporting structure and demonstrated ability to collaborate with government level officials to strengthen program implementation
• Demonstrated ability in working and collaborating with a wide range of local and international partner organizations
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining donor relations
• Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
• Excellent writing and communications skills, including demonstrated technical writing skills for publication
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and willingness to learn and empower others
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines, and pressure to perform
• Ability to travel frequently to implementation states as required and necessary
• References will be required.