Program Managers - Volunteer at DFG Relief Initiative

Location: Borno, Kaduna States

Program Quality And Implementation

Key Job Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure the successful implementation of the program, in adherence with donor requirements;
• Ensure quality and timely implementation of the project against set objectives, targets, and work plans;
• Help assess and strengthen partnerships, applying the appropriate application of partnership principles, concepts, tools, and approaches;
• Support programming of all activities throughout relevant project cycles – project design, start-up, implementation, and close-out – to ensure efficient and effective implementation in line with DFGRI program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices;
• Ensure the project utilizes best practices, policies, and guidelines consistent with program protocols;
• Actively support project activities through field visits, surveys, and/or exchange of information with partners to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution;
• Analyze and evaluate project performance data following MEAL policy;
• Proactively identify issues and concerns and use participatory processes to overcome obstacles;
• Ensure robust financial and monitoring and evaluation systems are in place for high-quality programming.
• Reporting, Institutional Learning, Documentation, And Sharing
• Compile field-based reports for DFGRI and external donors;
• Identify, document, and lead any efforts to document best practices and lessons learned from the project for organizational learning and donors;
• Take the lead in the completion of success stories and case studies – modify as needed based on the intended audience.

Capacity Building And Supervision

• Support the development of partner capacity building plans and strategies;
• Ensure completion and dissemination of reports/documentation of relevant partnership initiatives in keeping with established requirements;
• Coordinate and monitor financial and material resources relevant to project needs, and through planning and oversight ensure efficient use of project resources;
• Remain current on agency guidelines, learning initiatives, and policies related to capacity strengthening;
• Identify and coordinate relevant training events for DFGRI and partner staff to advance knowledge and skills on various programming aspects.
• Coordination And Representation
• Ensure effective coordination with DFGRI internal and partners staff and provide frequent feedback and updates.

 Key Working Relationships
Line report: Deputy Director (Programs)

Internal: MEAL, Gender, Grant, and Deputy Director (Programs)

External: Partner staff, relevant stakeholders.

Education And Experience

• B.Sc., HND or its equivalent in International Development, International Relations, Project Management or related field is required;
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant field-based experience in coordinating or managing light to moderately complex projects required, preferably with an international NGO;
• Project management experience in humanitarian and development interventions
• MEAL skills and knowledge preferred;
• Experience in gender, women and girls related projects would be an advantage;
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.
• Able to communicate in English Language (speaking and written) is mandatory
• Understanding of the local languages would be a plus.

Personal Skills

• Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound judgments;
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively with culturally diverse groups;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write reports;
• Proactive, results and service-oriented.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Observation, active listening, and analysis skills with the ability to make sound judgment;
• Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members;
• Attention to details, accuracy, and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities;
• Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented.

Required Languages
Knowledge of the local languages would be an added advantage.

Travel
Must be willing and able to travel up to 40% across the various states of intervention.

DFG Relief Initiative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or disability. Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.