Programme Manager, Vacancy at Marie Stopes lnternational Nigeria (MSIN)

Marie Stopes lnternational Nigeria (MSIN) is a results-orientated non-Governmental organisation Social Enterprise, which uses modern management and marketing techniques to meet the needs of the underserved, and dramatically improve access to high quality family planning and other reproductive health services in Nigeria. MSN is part of Marie Stopes International's Global Partnership, which operates in over 42 countries worldwide.


Programme Manager, Vacancy at Marie Stopes lnternational Nigeria (MSIN)
The core responsibility of this post is to use your:  initiative, energy, persistence, results orientation, drive, integrity , enthusiasm,  commitment to personal development.

Job Title: Programme Manager
Location: Abuja
    Responsibilities
    The Programme Manager is responsible for overall technical and programmatic implementation, oversight and coordination for specific assigned MSN programme activities and projects.
   
    Project Management
    Oversee all aspects of donor funded project implementation including:
    Draft, review and implement work plans
    Execute project activities according to plan and donor guidelines
    Monitor project progress and make adjustments to ensure completion
    Ensure that all project information is captured, documented and shared
    Ensure all project activities are implemented on time and within budget
   
    Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation

    Measure and evaluate project outputs and deliverables

    Prepare and submit high quality programmatic progress reports
    SUPP9rt the preparation of financial reports
    Support MSN's M&E function in measuring project outputs and evaluating impact
   
    External Relations and liaison
    From time 10 time represent the organization at meetings, workshops, press conferences, or other forums
    Actively contribute to the strategic direction and planning of the organization
    Any other duty reasonably assigned by line manager
                 
    Qualifications:

•     A degree or diploma in development or a related field, or equivalent
•     At least 5 years' experience in a project management role for NGOs
•     Experience managing DfiD, USAID, EU, or Gates funded projects
•     A strong self-drive. excellent leadership skills, ability to build relationships
•     Excellent writing skills in the English, other languages an advantage
•     Ability to work to deadlines and motivate other to do the same
•     Excellent team building, interpersonal and communication skills
•     Strong negotiation, planning and organizational skills
•     Strong personal commitment to the mission and goals of MSN
•     Pro MSI philosophy of social enterprise, cost recovery and reproductive rights.

How To Apply
To further MSI's partnership mission of: empowering individuals to have children by choice not chance
 If you are interested in applying for any of these positions, please send your application and CV (as a single document) to recruitment@mariestopes.org.ng, quoting the position & location applied for as the subject of the email e.g. Programme Manager Abuja. Applications that do not follow this format will not be considered.

Application Deadline Date
Closes by Tuesday 27th August, 2013.