Save the Children Project Director Jobs 2022 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. Save the Children Nigeria programme looking for “Project Director”. Applicants with a Master’s Degree may apply on or before 03 February 2022.
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Save the Children Project Director Jobs 2022
The Save the Children has published a job vacancy announcement on 21 January 2022 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Project Director to be based in Ibadan, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | Save the Children |
| Position | Project Director |
| Location | Ibadan, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Master’s Degree |
| Experience Required | At least 5 years |
| Application Deadline | 03 February 2022 |
Save the Children Job Vacancy 2022
Job Purpose:
- Support the implementation of high-quality nutrition project in the State, ensuring national protocols and agreed strategies are followed.
- Lead on the implementation of the high-quality nutrition project in his / her State, according to agreed workplans and budgets in order to meet targets outlined in the contract.
Key Areas of Accountability:
- Manage the implementation of the Programme in his / her State according to the agreed strategy, workplans and budgets.
- Monitor progress of project activities against the detailed implementation plan, MEAL plan and log- frame.
- Conduct periodic review meetings with relevant project and non-project teams.
- Identify and effectively manage all key risks related to the project.
- Ensure regular update of all relevant project management tools including but not limited to detailed implementation plans, risk register, procurement plan, issue log, stakeholder register, communication and knowledge management plans, MEAL plan, indicator performance tracking tool and log-frame.
- Inspire, lead and motivate state programme teams to deliver on programme objectives.
- Ensure the programme meets or exceeds agreed targets set for the State by reviewing programme performance data and programme management arrangements on a regular basis, identifying and agreeing residual actions and mitigation strategies.
- Ensure project implementation demonstrates high levels of commitment and adherence to the ethos and values of Save the Children.
- Work closely with the LGA and State Government to efficiently meet deliverables.
- Identify and effectively manage all key risks related to the programme especially in relations to the performance pay clause.
- Ensure good relationship and coordination with the other NSA implementing the project in the State.
- Establish and maintain relationships with relevant health and nutrition partners at the State level.
- Work in collaboration with other Save the Children implemented projects in the State.
- Ensure accountability mechanisms are in place for operating under WB’s commercial arrangements including contract compliance considerations.
- Ensure effective and efficient use of all Save the Children resources.
- Ensure compliance with the requirements of Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy to ensure maximum protection for children
- Inspire, lead and motivate the project teams to deliver on project objectives.
- Ensure that all project assets and supplies in are maintained and utilized in a safe, secure and accountable manner.
Qualification & Experience:
- Master’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Nutrition, Medicine, Sociology, MBA);
- At least 5 years of experience managing development projects in Nigeria or similar context, with a strong focus on field implementation.
- Strong communication, and interpersonal skills in English, with substantial experience in managing multicultural teams
- Prior experience of delivering large scale (in excess of USD5m) health or nutrition programmes.
- Demonstrable track record of meeting or exceeding programme targets, while maintaining technical quality.
- Demonstrated experience of working with national and / or State level government structures to strengthen the capacities.
- Demonstrated experience of supporting procurement and management of supplies
- Self-motivated and results orientated.
- Highly numerically articulate with a track record of data manipulation and use of spreadsheets and reporting systems.
- Experience in management of finance and budget monitoring and risk management.
- Proven ability to motivate and develop others
- Highly diplomatic and emotionally intelligent with strong oral and written communication skills.
- Experience of building, leading and developing a team of senior staff with different backgrounds and expertise
- Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in
- Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply Save the Children Project Director Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 03 February 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.savethechildren.net |
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