Project Manager - A Community-Centered Approach to Transforming Criminality and Violence in the Niger Delta at Search For Common Ground’s International

Job Responsibilities - Representation and coordination:

• Under the guidance of the Head of Programme Implementation – Niger Delta, represents Search in the project implementation initiatives;
• Provides orientation of Search at the local level and supervises staff comprising Coordinators, Officers and Assistants under the project;
• Provides strong coordination support to NGOs, partners, and national authorities through the establishment of wider consultation and collaborative processes to achieve the project goal.
• Responsible for the coordination of all project activities.
• Be Search’s media contact for the project when delegated by the Country Director / Head of Programme Implementation – Niger Delta;
• Represent Search with donors in the absence and instance of the Head of Programme Implementation.

Program strategy, development, and planning:

• Support in implementing Search’s strategic directions in the region;
• Collaborate with relevant staff in other Search offices for quality program development and planning;
• Support in coordinating new business development, including coordinating the development of concept notes and proposals; and
• Advises Country Management on program needs

Program oversight, quality assurance, reporting:

• Ensures proper implementation of the project based on continuous monitoring and analysis of the core objectives of the projects as outlined above;
• Leads the project and facilitates the attainment of the project expected results in the implementation states, in close collaboration with the Head of Programme Implementation;
• Ensures effective application of results-based management methodologies.
• Develop and monitor project work plans, effectiveness, and achievement of results;
• Monitors budgets versus actuals and cash flow for the project;
• Steer the project’s activities to meaningfully address needs in the ever-changing context;
• Ensures all donor and internal reports are submitted within internal deadlines and to expected quality;
• Build coalitions and networks with local partners for the project's effectiveness.

Human Resources Management and Organizational Development

• Provide leadership support to the project staff and promote best practices in human resources management;
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian law and SFCG procedures on the project;
• Provide leadership support for the adequate implementation of the performance management system including performance objectives and planning, review, appraisal, and staff development; and
• Provide Coaching and Counseling advice to staff when necessary and lead initiatives to develop staff capacity

Leadership

• Contribute to the discussions around the overall strategy and direction of the country program and the organization;
• Ensure that the project is maintaining a coordinated and agreed information exchange both internally and in its dealing with external parties;
• Ensure effective implementation and compliance with the overall finance and guidance manual and compliance with procedures required by grant or contract agreements;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related area is required while a Master's in Conflict Resolution, International Relations, Project Management, or a related field would be an added benefit;
• At least 7 years of experience in peacebuilding, advocacy, dialogue, Do No Harm, training, and capacity-building-related work.
• At least five (5) years of experience in managing teams and projects in the field of conflict resolution, conflict transformation, advocacy, and training development or related fields.

Other Relevant Requirements

• Knowledge of and exposure to a wide range of peace, conflict transformation, governance, development and humanitarian issues;
• Good knowledge of the country context, context of the Niger Delta Region and ability to network with both civil society and public sector
• Ability to review and analyze and interpret financial reports, budget versus actuals, financial projections and procurement documentation;
• Good interpersonal and networking skills, as well as the ability to conduct professional working relationships;
• Analytical capacity, including the ability to analyze and articulate peace, human security and conflict issues;
• Ability to work with people at all levels, ranging from high-level national officials to community leaders;
• Experience in setting performance objectives of teams and leading a team.
• Willingness to keep abreast of new developments on security sector reforms,, policies, laws and peace-building fields;
• Good knowledge of Niger Delta Region, including the political, economic, development and social dimensions;
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) and other software
• Detail-oriented with ability to meet deadlines, both prescribed and self-imposed
• Willingness and desire to learn while demonstrating self-initiative
• Ability to adapt to new cultures and work in diverse environments
• Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of respect and inclusion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English is a requirement