Project Manager (P-3) at UNICEF

Description

• As the Project Manager, you will lead overall project planning, scheduling, and execution to ensure the construction and operationalization of 3 vaccine hubs (Abuja and Kano), manage the operation and maintenance contracts for solarization of over 370 health centers, oversee the defect liability period for Abuja Premier Warehouse, operationalize the Lagos Hub and ensure they are all delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, in accordance with approved project objectives and work plans. 
• You will report to the Nigeria Country Office Chief of Health and will work with the Health Managers responsible for leading the Primary Health Care, Immunization and maternal, neonatal and child heath (MNCH) clusters.

Major Responsibilities

• Support to programme development and planning
• Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results 
• Technical and operational support to programme implementation 
• Networking and partnership building 
• Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building. 

Minimum Requirements

• Education: An Advanced University Degree (Master’s or higher) in health, public health construction management, financial management, management, international relations, or closely related field is required.
• Work Experience: A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in the management of projects within the national/international health sector is required.

Skills:

• Ability to resolve difficult, complex and sensitive situations often under pressure;
• Ability to initiate and manage change in a diverse environment;
• Ability to clearly and concisely express ideas and concepts in written and oral form;
• Ability to allocate appropriate time and resources for successful achievement of goals, and foresee risks and allow for contingencies when planning;
• Ability to implement clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies, identify priority activities and assignments, adjust priorities as required;
• Ability to work strategically to realize organizational goals, develop strategies, set clear visions;
• Ability to advanced communication and negotiation skills to establish and maintain trusted partnerships for achievement of objectives and to develop close and effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders;
• Ability to skill in the identification of new opportunities or requirements to meet challenges in the field and propose changes.

Language Requirements : Proficient/Fluent level of English is required.

Desirables:

• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
• Prior experience working in global health initiatives (Global Fund, GFF, GAVI, Republic of Korea) managing projects in Nigeria or similar country settings or programmes is an asset.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated knowledge of and professional experience in at least three of the following areas:
• Management of immunization related projects
• Contributions to health systems strengthening funding applications and programmes
• Introduction of innovations in complex contexts
• Experience and knowledge of the Nigerian context
• Experience working in a UN system agency or organization, or in a global health initiative (TGF, GAVI, GFF) or development bank
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. 

UNICEF competencies required for this post are:

• Builds and maintains partnerships
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
• Drive to achieve results for impact
• Innovates and embraces change
• Manages ambiguity and complexity
• Thinks and acts strategically
• Works collaboratively with others.