The British Council in Nigeria is looking for a qualified individual to fill the post of a ‘Programme Manager’ for the Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme.
NIGERIA – PROGRAMME MANAGER (NIGERIA STABILITY AND RECONCILIATION PROGRAMME)
For more info regarding the job, please download and read through the ‘role profile’ document below.
THE PROGRAMME:
The Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme (NSRP) is a new program aimed at supporting Nigerian stakeholders in preventing and managing conflict non-violently and reducing the negative impacts of conflict and violence on the most vulnerable. It will work in three regions of Nigeria: the North East; Middle Belt; and the Delta, across three results areas:
Improving conflict early warning and response capacity; and better coordination between state and non-state actors;
Addressing some of the issues that lead to conflict and making institutions more resilient to conflict;
Increasing civic engagement and particularly the contribution and effectiveness of women involved in peacebuilding
THE ROLE:
The Programme Manager will have overall responsibility for managing the team and ensuring the successful delivery of the programme’s outputs and milestones. Core responsibilities will include:
Managing the successful delivery of all technical outputs and contracted milestones
Developing and maintaining networks of stakeholders in each of the Programme localities for maximum impact
Developing and maintaining close professional relationships with senior government, non-state actors, and donors working in the sector
Managing the programme’s impact and results strategy, including the logical framework
Management of Programme risk and security management
Oversight of the Programme budget
Preparation and management of detailed work plans and all required reports
QUALIFICATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Proven experience as a Programme Manager / Team Leader in large donor-funded programmes in a conflict or fragile state context. You will need to be able to demonstrate previous experience of managing risk and security policy in a conflict affected environment
10 years senior management experience in conflict prevention, stabilization, security & justice or governance sectors, including experience of donor M&E and reporting frameworks
5 years experience acting in an advisory capacity to senior public officials and / or non-state actors in relevant sectors
Experience of working in Nigeria is highly desirable, preferably with experience of working in one or more of the three Programme localities
Excellent communication skills, including a very good knowledge (verbal and written) of English with advanced presentation, persuasion and negotiation skills
Experience of grant-making will be an asset
The position will be based initially in Abuja, but candidates should be prepared to relocate to other locations in Nigeria if necessary. The position will require extensive travel to the States & Regions of NSRP operations, including insecure regions, subject to the prevailing travel and security policy implemented by NSRP.
HOW TO APPLY?
Read through the role profile document. Download and complete the application form. To help you understand and complete the application form, read through the ‘How to complete the application’ document at the top of this page. Listed within the role profile document, you will find a number of listed ‘behaviours’ and ‘skills and knowledge’. Evidence against those criteria’s will need to be provided in your role application form. To help you understand those criteria’s, we have provided a ‘behaviours’ and ‘generic skills’ dictionary at the top of this page.
Applicants who meet the essential requirements of the post should email their detailed CV (not more than 5 pages) and suitably filled application form to: SSA_HR@britishcouncil.or.ke by 16 December 2011.
Please read all the documents carefully before you fill in the job application form. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.