International Medical Corps (IMC) Project Manager Jobs in Nigeria
International Medical Corps (IMC) Project Manager Jobs in Nigeria
International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and Nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization.
Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
Job Summary
The project Manager (PM) is to provide leadership and overall day to day management of International Medical Corps (IMC) activities in Shani LGA, Borno.
Contribute to the development of strategies and manage existing programs and resources, and provide day to day supervision, management and coaching to a wide team of IMC staff in Shani LGA.
He/she ensures that IMC program in Shani delivers the highest level of quality of nutrition and livelihood interventions that are outlined on the Resilience and Social Cohesion project funded by WFP, targeting 3,250 HHs which will include 3,050 children of 6-23 months and 2,550 pregnant and lactating women in Shani LGA, with Nutrition and Livelihood interventions comprising of cash-based transfer through e-voucher, IGA and VSLA activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Overall responsibility for the management of Nutrition and Livelihood activities to ensure that targeted vulnerable beneficiaries have safe access to adequate quality and quantity of food through providing access to nutrition and livelihood assistance
Ensures that program needs at the field site are met with adequate operational support through regular meetings with WFP project staff, Finance-Administration, Human Resources, and Procurement
Participate in program activity planning, implementation, strategy, needs assessment, meetings, etc
Ensure staff training and capacity building as necessary to meet the needs of implementing programs
Work closely with logistics to ensure staff safety considerations for all field travel, including sometimes to less secure locations
Overall responsibility for meeting donor targets and compliance requirements through activities, means of undertaking activities, and in all documentation (financial, logistics etc).
Line-manage national project staff, conducting performance reviews, setting objectives and ensuring expected performance criteria are met
Ensure effective information management from Nutrition and Livelihood programming, working with M&E Coordinator, ensuring data protection where relevant
Ensure that the Resilience and Social Cohesion project activities are well documented and that the institutional memory of IMC Nigeria is preserved
Work closely with Logistics and Procurement Manager and Supply Chain Officer in order to ensure that proper documentation and accountability of supplies is in line with donor requirements and best warehousing / distribution practices.
Finance / HR / Admin Management:
With technical support from Finance Director and HR Coordinator, to ensure that IMC finance and HR procedures are implemented and respected
Submit regular cash requests and forecasts based on activity needs
Coordinate with budget holders and Finance unit to ensure adequate for support for program operations
Coordination and Representation:
Represent IMC in meetings relevant to IMC’s FS work in Nigeria, including at meetings with partners, donors, government officials and cluster/coordination meetings.
Ensure reporting and liaison to local authorities, as needed
Ensure IMC’s programming approach is known and correctly understood by all stakeholders
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders - including community leaders, NGOs, UN agencies, community-based organizations
Regular coordination and liaison with WFP, the Food Security and Nutrition Sectors’ Working Group partners and other actors in the field, contributing to shaping the overall FS strategy of the NE Nigeria response.
Advocate with and/or advise peer agencies, local government, and other stakeholders to influence responses to promote delivery of inclusive and high-quality nutrition response services.
Coordinate and monitor vendors selected to offer Cash-based transfers through e-voucher modality to beneficiaries
Staff Management:
Supervise and support the operational and program staff to ensure that work is done
properly and efficiently
Routinely monitor and conduct staff performance appraisals according to their job description and set objectives, through the IMC Performance Management
Donor Relations / Funding:
Reports in a consistent and timely manner to IMC managers and donors with regard to project progress and future plans.
Monitor developments and determine strategic opportunities related to the FS and Nutrition sectors
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Reporting:
Participate as required in project kick-off, closeout and review meetings. Ensure documentation and follow up of action points in a timely manner.
Include the participation of beneficiaries and communities, particularly those most vulnerable or at-risk, in all stages of the project cycle where appropriate.
Strengthen accountability activities for Cash-based transfers through e-voucher modality, IGA and VSLA ensuring that feedback from all relevant stakeholders is considered in program design.
Lead on monthly reporting to WFP (Maiduguri), and contribute significantly to development of end of project narrative reports
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:
Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.
Compliance & Ethics:
Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps.
Requirements
Minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Management Studies (Business Administration, Project Management, Social Science, Social Works and Administration, International Development, Public Health)
Minimum of 3 years technical experience in food security programming, including managing WFP-funded projects
Demonstrated success in building systems for tracking and reporting on IGA and VSLA
Understanding of protection principles, conflict sensitivity
Proven ability to build external relationships with diplomacy, tact and professionalism in a complex and demanding environment.
Proficiency in common computer packages and financial software i.e., Word, Excel, Power point etc.
Ability to validate and interpret data
Must show ability to work in an isolated and challenging environment.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Preferred:
Work experiences in Shani LGA is preferred
High level of communication and public relations skills
Proficiency in Microsoft office packages.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and CV in a single MS Word Document to "the Human Resource Coordinator, International Medical Corps" via:
imcnigeriavacancy@internationalmedicalcorps.org using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the mail.
Note
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Due to the urgent need for the position applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to International Medical Corps at the reporting email address provided at the end of this document. International Medical Corps’ Reporting email address: www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com
Qualified Shani indigenes are highly encouraged to apply
Please do not submit your CV or application to the reporting email address, it will not be considered for review
Adhere strictly to the application instructions, otherwise, applications will not be considered.
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
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