Programme Manager (CVP) at SOS Children Villages

Location: Gwagwalada, Abuja

Position Summary

• The role of the Programme Manager is to lead the SOS Children’s Village Programme location
• In this role, he/she is responsible and accountable for the overall development and management of the programme location and its staff, leads the planning [including budgeting], fundraising, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the programme, as well as all relevant programme interventions, in accordance with the organizational policies and strategy
• He/she leads the programme team, facilitating and promoting cooperation among all co-workers, and ensuring the appropriate resource allocation for the programme strategy and plan actualization
• He/she builds and maintains positive and strong relationships with the community, local authorities and a network of partner organizations, as required for the effective implementation of the programme.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead initial planning of the programme for this location, including budgeting.
• Contributing to the development of the National Association and the SOS Children’s Villages Organization.
• Promoting strong and long-term partnerships with local authorities, partner organizations and the community.
• Establishes and promotes the on-going monitoring and evaluation of all programme interventions.
• Leads the implementation and on-going development of all programme interventions at the programme location.
• To carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibilities of the post.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a relevant field such as Social Sciences, Law, Political Science, Development Studies, etc. However, a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of three (3) years of relevant international development experience can be substituted for the Master's Degree.

Experience Required:

• At least 5-8 years of progressively responsible experience in the successful implementation of international development activities, with preference given to family strengthening and alternative care programs - at least three (3) years of which must be in senior program management, including direct supervision of professional and support staff.
• Strong knowledge of and experience in Child Protection, Child Safeguarding, Family Strengthening, WASH, FSL and other sector programing.
• Demonstrated high experience with budgeting, project development, fundraising, and report writing, and grants management
• Significant experience in project management at a high level in a non-profit environment
• Previous management experience is highly preferred.
• Knowledge or experience of donor guidelines indispensable.
• Experience in security management.

Other Relevant Experience:

• Excellent analytical and writing skills;
• Excellent working knowledge in English
• Attitude for teamwork and good leadership skill
• Knowledge using qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis tools;
• Knowledge of early warning systems;
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace; and
• Ability to prioritize, plan and organize workflow to tight timeframes, handle multiple tasks, and be flexible with changing priorities.
• Ability to deal with stressful situations.