Program Manager at the Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN)


The Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) is a non-governmental, non- profit-making coalition, made up of organizations with a shared vision to transform Nigeria into a country where every citizen is food and nutrition secured. We pursue this lofty goal by engaging government and non-state actors to raise awareness, sustain commitment and actions to effectively tackle under-nutrition in Nigeria. The coalition was formally launched on the 7th of August, 2014.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

 

Job Title: Program Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Job type: Contract (On-site)

Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership and Strategy:

  • Lead the design, planning, and implementation of all programs and projects within CS-SUNN, ensuring alignment with the project specific objectives and CS-SUNN’s strategic objectives.
  • Drive program innovation, ensuring that CS-SUNN remains at the forefront of nutrition advocacy and policy.
  • Develop and oversee strategic partnerships with NGOS, INGOS, CSO as well as government, civil society, donors, and other key stakeholders to enhance program reach and impact.
  • Ensure that programs are integrated with research, policy, advocacy, and capacity-building components to promote sustainability.

Program Planning and Management:

  • Develop and manage program plans, including objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.
  • Ensure that program activities align with project specific objectives as well as CS-SUNN’s strategic goals and objectives.
  • Ensuring compliance with donor requirements, organizational policies, and international standards in all program activities.
  • Supervise program staff, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance management to enhance team productivity.
  • Coordinate the development of key advocacy messages and strategic plans for program-related initiatives.
  • Organizational development, strong capacity building and mentoring skills to help identified organizations become prospective grant recipients.
  • Monitor program progress, adjusting as necessary to ensure successful outcomes.

Team Leadership:

  • Lead and manage program teams, providing guidance, support, and motivation.
  • Coordinate with staff to ensure effective implementation of program activities and tasks.
  • Provide training and capacity-building support to program staff and partners.
  • Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the project team
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members.

Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Engage with government bodies, NGOs, community leaders, and other stakeholders to support program initiatives.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with partners and collaborators.
  • Facilitate meetings, workshops, and events to promote program objectives and gather input

Financial Management:

  • Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.
  • Oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies.
  • Monitor and control program expenditures, making necessary adjustments to stay within budget.

Advocacy and Communication:

  • Support advocacy efforts related to program goals and objectives, including policy and budgetary advocacy.
  • Develop and disseminate program-related communication materials, including reports, briefs, and updates.
  • Represent CS-SUNN at relevant meetings, conferences, and events.

Risk Management:

  • Identify and assess risks associated with program activities and develop strategies to mitigate them.
  • Ensure that program implementation adheres to best practices and organizational standards.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

  • Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks to assess program performance and impact.
  • Collect and analyze data to measure program outcomes and identify areas for improvement.
  • Prepare and present reports on program progress, challenges, and results to senior management and stakeholders.

Requirements
Educational Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, or a related field.
  • Master’s degree in public health, Nutrition, social sciences, or a related field is compulsory.

Professional Certifications:

  • Professional certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is compulsory.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 8- 15 years of experience in program management, project coordination, preferably Nutrition specific in the NGO, INGO, Nutrition or Public health sector.
  • Proven experience in managing donor-funded projects and understanding of donor compliance requirements.
  • Experience working with government bodies, NGOs, and community stakeholders.
  • Strong background in nutrition policies and best practices.

Skills:

  • Excellent project management and organizational development skills
  • Ability to Multitask and delegate
  • Ability to Use of OCAT to access organizational capacity and develop roadmaps to remedy challenges
  • Strong leadership and team management abilities.
  • Proficiency in the use of digital, Microsoft PowerPoint for presentation, facilitation and presentation skills, MS Word, MS Excel.
  • Grant seeking and development skills – Proposal writing skills, Ideation, concept development, investment case and proposal writing
  • Knowledge Management and Documentation skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency in financial management and budgeting.
  • Ability to develop and implement M&E frameworks and analyze data.
  • Strong communication, advocacy development and implementation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Must have great Interpersonal Skills, people skills, strong emotional intelligence

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Resume and a Cover Letter detailing their experience and qualifications to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email

Application Deadline 18th November 2024.