Action Against Hunger Vacancy for a Project Manager

⏲ Dec 4, 2017, 2:13 PM
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Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy. We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below: Job Title: Project Manager Location: Damaturu, Yobe Job Description

Ensuring the proper implementation and completion of Project(s) throughout all its different phases as well as the appropriate management of its specific scope, schedule, resources, quality, risks, representation, coordination and contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

Ensure effective, efficient, quality and timely implementation of the entire project(s).
Manage and develop the project team.
Maintain Comprehensive records and report in a timely manner
Assist in wider organizational development through learning and proposal development support
Manage external relations related to the project (s).

Requirements You’re a seasoned Humanitarian professional:

You have a Master’s Degree in Project Management, Social Sciences, Health/Nutrition, Development or other related field.
You are experienced in providing technical support to teams and programs.
You have multisector project cycle management experience at a senior level for at least 2 years in an INGO, preferably in a humanitarian or international development context.
You are familiar with ECHO, EU, OFDA and/or DfiD reporting and regulations.
You have a good knowledge of the humanitarian architecture and transformative agenda and strong understanding of project cycle management.

You’re a super Communicator:

You can provide technical advice in clear, unambiguous language, patiently explaining to field teams the reasons behind your conclusions in order to develop their technical skills.
You are diplomatic and can assist colleagues to handle difficult situations.
You possess excellent management and representation competencies.
You are excellent at influencing and negotiation.
You have experience in managing medium to large-sized teams.

You’re passionate to develop strategies which have impact:

You remain aware of changing humanitarian needs in Nigeria & how these may impact Action Against Hunger's programs.
You can develop and adapt strategic plans & proposals to ensure the mission’s objectives are achieved.
You are able to consolidate contributions from a large team to ensure reports are comprehensive & coherent.
You are willing to work in insecure context.
You are highly organized & pay attention to small details.

Benefits Action Against Hunger values its employees and offers a comprehensive remuneration and benefits package. These include but are not limited to: -