Malaria Consortium Driver Jobs in Nigeria
Malaria Consortium Driver Jobs in Nigeria
Job PurposeTo work with the country office team and SMC Senior Project Manager to effectively manage project activities and resources, provide leadership and stewardship to the project team and maintain collaborative links with the project’s key stakeholders at national and sub-national level.
Key Accountabilities (percent of time spent on each area)
Project Management (60%):
Work with the programme team and other relevant personnel in the country office to lead activities for smooth project start up and planning in line with the SMC Malaria Project Implementation Plan.
Work with the relevant personnel to prepare all necessary project start up and planning tools on time.
To build and performance manage an effective and technically unsurpassed SMC project team in their states.
Work directly with the SPM and be responsible for coordinating overall project implementation in the states and see that activities are carried out on time and within budget.
Liaise regularly with the SPM to provide timely and comprehensive updates and reports as required.
Liaise with other partners relevant for successful SMC malaria implementation in the state.
Line manages an effective and technically sound SMC project team in the state.
Liaise with state stakeholders to get their buy-in and ensure effective implementation of SMC activities in the state
Ensure the mass drug distribution campaign is carried out according to guidelines, and in compliance to donor funding requirements
Organize and participate in the training of State, LGA and community volunteers teams involved in the distribution activities
Participate in the state and LGA level microplanning meetings for the distribution activities
Be responsible for timely financial accountability for any disbursed funds for project activities in the state
Support SMOH to develop SMC scale - up plan especially in the period after the project period
Duty of care on all campaign personnel.
Work with the project team to develop and implement annual work plans.
Work closely with the SPM to prepare the programme monitoring and evaluation plan in conjunction with the Project M&E Manager. Work with the project team to implement it.
Work with the country finance team and project finance associate to prepare and track progress of project and activity budgets.
Be responsible for zonal project budget management and reporting
Be responsible for preparing project progress report, which is submitted to the SPM and regional programme director quarterly, including narrative reports on a timely basis.
Work with finance team and SPM to prepare quarterly financial reports.
Work with the relevant country personnel and the SPM to prepare an exit strategy and to implement it, to see to the smooth end of the programme.
Oversee project partners inputs and subcontractors’ activities to deliver harmonized, aligned and effective outputs
Manage risks to Malaria Consortium including financial, reputation and security in a challenging environment
Work with the project M&E Officer and Country M&E Specialist to ensure that high quality project data is collected, analysed and disseminated to relevant stakeholders at all levels and reported to PI.
Technical contributions (10%):
Work with the project teams, SPM and the Country Technical Coordinator to determine technical support needs to implement the project effectively and with high quality. Liaise with the Country Technical Coordinator to obtain regional or global technical support.
Contribute to the development and production of dissemination documents to allow wider sharing of Malaria Consortium’s experiences, lessons and successes.
Technical performance management and Quality Assurance (20%):
Take the lead in monitoring and evaluating project performance.
Keep abreast with evidence and best practices that are related to the project.
Representation (10%):
Work with the Country Director, Country Technical Coordinator and SPM to participate in national level meetings and workshops to represent Malaria Consortium at programmatic and coordination events,
Work with the Country Director, Country Technical Coordinator and SPM to keep key national stakeholders abreast with the project.
To exert influence and to advocate for Malaria Consortium’s key technical positions and promote best practice in SMC interventions
Person Specification, Qualifications and Experience
Essential
Postgraduate or Master's degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology or another relevant specialty
is a minimum requirement.
Extensive experience of working at national or state level in developing countries.
Excellent project planning, management and monitoring & evaluation skills.
Experience managing project budgets
Proven leadership skills and team leading
Experience in advocacy and policy influencing
Excellent written and spoken English
Desirable
Experience on SMC-supported project
Advance knowledge of Microsoft office
Work-based Skills and Competencies
Essential:
Proof of strong interpersonal and negotiating skills
Experience in using participatory adult learning techniques and previous experience in mass drug distribution campaign activities
Excellent report writing and presentation skills are also needed.
Understanding of public health issues in Nigeria
Core Competencies
Delivering results (Level C - Supports others to achieve results):
Displays a positive and enthusiastic approach and is not deterred by setbacks, finding alternative ways to reach goals or targets.
Supports others to plan and deliver results
Supports others to manage and cope with setbacks
Analysis and use of information (Level C- Works confidently with complex data to support work):
Interprets complex written information
Works confidently with data before making decisions: for example; interpreting trends, issues and risks
Acquainted with the validity, relevance and limitations of different sources of evidence
Interpersonal and communications (Level C - Adapts communications effectively):
Tailors communication (content, style and medium) to diverse audiences
Communicates equally effectively at all organisational levels
Understands others’ underlying needs, concerns and motivations and communicates effectively in sensitive situations
Resolves intra-team and inter-team conflicts effectively
Collaboration and partnering (Level C - Builds strong networks internally and participates actively in external networks and think tanks):
Builds strong networks internally
Participates actively in external networks and/or think tanks.
Engages with relevant experts to gather and evaluate evidence
Shares and implements good practice with internal and external peers
Leading and motivating people (Level C - Effectively leads and motivates others or direct reports):
Gives regular, timely and appropriate feedback,
Acknowledges good performance and deals with issues concerning poor performance
Carries out staff assessment and development activities conscientiously and effectively
Develops the skills and competences of others through the development and application of skills
Coaches and supports team members when they have difficulties
Flexibility/ adaptability (Level C - Supports others to cope with pressure):
Responds positively to change, embracing and using new practices or values to accomplish goals and solve problems and supports others to do the same
Adapts team approach, goals, and methods to achieve solutions and results in dynamic situations
Sets realistic deadlines and goals for self or team
Living the values (Level C - Supports others to live Malaria Consortium’s values):
Demonstrates personal integrity by using role position responsibly and fairly
Cultivates an open culture within the wider team, promoting accountability, responsibility and respect for individual differences
Strategic planning and thinking and sector awareness (Level B - Is aware of others’ activities and vice versa in planning activities):
Takes account of team members and others’ workloads when planning
Maintains awareness of impact on other parts of the organisation, keeping abreast of other’s activities, objectives, commitments and needs
Has a good understanding of the sector in which Malaria Consortium works
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Malaria Consortium Driver Jobs in Nigeria
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