RESILAC II Programme Manager at Action Against Hunger

Key Responsibilities:

Objective 1: Provide overall management to field teams to ensure compliance, technical quality, and coherence in Component 1 and 2 interventions on the RESILAC project

• Lead the implementation of all RESILAC project components (FSL, WASH, Health, MHPSS, and Education), ensuring that project deliverables are achieved with high quality and promptly.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for the development and implementation of project activities, including technical assessments, surveys, and interventions.
• Support the development of RESILAC programming in general, and resilience-building programming, procurement plans, and project work plans.
• Ensure the integration of resilience-building approaches across all project components, fostering collaboration among sector teams.
• Coordinate and mentor field officers and team members to meet project objectives in a multi-sectoral setting.
• Closely work with the base finance, logistics, MEAL, liaison and other department staff for proper coordination and synergy

Objective 2: Ensure proper tracking, reporting, and dissemination of the RESILAC activities in a timely and comprehensive manner

• Compile and review monthly technical reports to provide an overview of activities and contextual updates across all project sectors.
• Monitor project progress against output goals, expected results, and project indicators, ensuring compliance with internal and donor reporting standards.
• Ensure systematic monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes are in place, facilitating continuous improvement in project implementation.
• Oversee the preparation of technical program reports, ensuring alignment with donor requirements and submission deadlines.
• Review and harmonize partner reports, providing feedback and ensuring coherence with overall project objectives.
• Prepare and manage financial forecasts and BFUs, ensuring alignment with project plans and budget.
• Prepare monthly reports, mainly PMT, and 5Ws of RESILAC, and submit in a timely manner.

Objective 3: Support the recruitment, capacity building, and coaching of field staff

• Support in the development of job descriptions and recruitment of technical National personnel as needed.
• Lead the recruitment, capacity building, and coaching of project staff, ensuring that team members have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide individual coaching to address areas of improvement.
• Support the staff reporting to him/her
• Ensure staff respect organizational and local set-ups

Objective 4: coordination with the project implementation unit and local authorities

• Closely work with the RESILAC*2 project implementing unit teams in Nigeria
• Closely work with CSOs who have received RESILAC*2 ACF sub-grant(NEEM Foundation, REBHI, and NADA). Make sure the CSOs got the necessary information on time and report as per the MOU they signed with ACF
• liaise and make sure the local authorities (state and LGA)  and the community clearly understand the project deliverables
• Make sure project stakeholders (community and local authorities) participate in the overall project cycle activities
• Attend operational steering committee meetings and take assignments as deemed necessary
• Closely works with the base other project coordinators/managers to ensure coherence and harmony of project implementation 

 Objective  5: Strategic Support and Development

• Support the RESILAC National Consortium Coordinator in working with other departments to ensure a common approach and synergy across all project components.
• Support in the response to FSL funding opportunities in collaboration with other coordination teams (i.e., nutrition, WASH, administration, human resources, and logistics).
• Gather and analyse data related to the project sectors, providing insights for strategy development and decision-making.
• Undertake additional activities as requested by the RESILAC National  Coordinator and other members of the coordination team.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other related tasks as required by the RESILAC National Consortium Coordinator.
• Maintain high technical and ethical standards in all project activities.
• Uphold the mission, mandate, and charter of Action Against Hunger, including promoting gender equality and ensuring professional conduct in all duties.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in FSL-related studies e.g., General Agriculture, Economics, Development Studies, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, or a related field, OR, A degree in any other aspect but with a Master's in Food Security & livelihoods.
• At least 5 years of work experience in multisector and integrated project management; in a project focused on two or more of the following themes: humanitarian response, recovery, resilience, or development
• Excellent team, budget, and project management and representation competencies;
• Capacity to supervise and manage a team of diverse culture;
• Experience implementing programs funded by donor like EU among others.
• Possesses strong liaising skill
• Good writing skill
• Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word)
• Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
• Fluency in Hausa preferably.