Sightsavers Programme Manager Jobs in Nigeria

Sightsavers Programme Manager Jobs in Nigeria

Responsibilities

Lead strategic planning processes to align with organisational and donor strategies

Manage the implementation of the project to achieve timely and quality delivery

Support the team in using relevant quality assurance tools

Monitor project progress, detect, address, or escalate any issues or obstacles promptly

Identify emerging risks, lead risk analysis, and develop mitigation strategies with support from the CD and other parts of the organisation

Establish and maintain relationships with the partner organisation, the donor, other implementing partners, and key stakeholders

Facilitate clear and timely communication, information sharing, and productive engagement with stakeholders
Attend strategic meetings at the National and Consortium levels and follow up on relevant developments
Supervise budgeting and expenditure to ensure value for money

Verify compliance with grant contractual clauses, including financial requirements and reporting
Guarantee accurate and timely submission of reports to the partner and stakeholders

Promote collaborative practices and cross-learning with other implementing partners in the Consortium
Coordinate finance and programme functions for effective operations, and take corrective actions as appropriate
Ensure budget holders actively monitor and review budgets, addressing issues promptly

Confirm partner expenditure aligns with approved forecasts

This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.

Skills and Experience

Jobholder Requirements

Essential:

Medical doctor experience with public health expertise, particularly with the Polio platform

Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and effectively function as a team member while respecting diversity
Strong ability to nurture, mentor, and empower staff at every level

Proven ability to make effective decisions across a broad range of issues, assess progress, analyse gaps, and implement necessary changes for maximum results

Ability to identify programmatic

issues requiring immediate attention, prioritise, and take timely action
Result-oriented with a proven track record of delivering impact at scale

Excellent negotiation and influencing skills

Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and presentation skills

Demonstrated learning agility, proactiveness, and openness to embrace new technologies at work

Ability to manage large budgets

Proficient in MS Office

Strong analytical skills

Postgraduate qualification in relevant fields related to Sightsavers' thematic areas (NTDs, eye health, disability, and social inclusion), or equivalent

Extensive experience in an INGO/NGO environment with significant background in a senior management/leadership position and a proven track record of complex programme management at the country level

Knowledge of project management, budget development and monitoring, and resource management
Desirable:

Knowledge of advocacy, research, partnership development, and understanding of the Polio Platform and Nigerian Health System

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Sightsavers Programme Manager Jobs in Nigeria

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