Mott MacDonald Job in Abuja for an Assistant Programme Manager
Mott MacDonald is currently seeking to employ suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:
Job Title: Assistant Programme Manager
Job Ref: 22517BR
Location: Abuja
Job Category: Education
Job Profile
- The role of the ESSPIN Assistant Programme Manager involves
being a member of the ESSPIN Senior Management Team, along with the
National Programme Manager (NPM), Deputy Programme Manager (DPM) and
Operations Manager (OM).
- The post holder will play a full role in SMT decision-making and contribute actively to the ESSPIN Technical Team.
- In addition, s/he will have specific responsibilities in
respect of supporting State Team Leaders, including regular support
visits, and taking on aspects of technical delivery as assigned by the
NPM.
Job Description
Required Accountabilities
- Contribute to the smooth running of the ESSPIN programme by
becoming familiar with all aspects of ESSPIN, and functioning as a
member of the Senior Management Team
- Work closely with STLs and Lead Specialists in carrying out
relevant political engagement activities in States as ESSPIN enters its
final implementation year
- Take responsibility for deepening understanding of ESSPIN's
sustainability plan amongst State teams, and implement programme
completion tasks as assigned by the NPM
- Take on other specific tasks on behalf of the Technical Team as assigned by the NPM
- Be available to support particular STLs based on specific State need and demand
- Contribute to ESSPIN's reporting requirements as assigned by the NPM and DPM
Extent of Authority:
- Work closely with State Team Leaders to ensure effective
implementation of ESSPIN's sustainability/exit plan on delegation by
the NPM. This does not involve line management responsibility. Where
the post holder is based in a state office, s/he will not assume the
functions of an STL.
Special relationships and contacts:
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with other
members of the SMT, lead specialists and State Team Leaders. Secondary
network will include principal stakeholders in the states.
Candidate Specification
Essential Competencies/Skills:
- Good writing and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- Analytic and problem-solving skills
- Good networking abilities
Required Academic/professional Qualifications, Training and Experience
- Master's Degree in Education or related field (relevant experience may be considered in lieu)
- Experience of professional engagement at senior levels of government, preferably Nigerian state governments
- Knowledge and experience of Mott MacDonald systems and processes is desirable
- Experience of international education development and in-depth understanding of basic education reform in Nigeria
- Management experience developed in the context of DFID and other client funded projects
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note: This job description is draft and reflects the
present requirements of the role. As duties and responsibilities change
and develop the job description will be reviewed and be subject to
amendment in consultation with the role holder