Programme Manager Job at COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale
COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale is an humanitarian, non
confessional and independent Foundation (NGO) that fights against all
kinds of poverty to make the world a better place.
Founded in 1965,
COOPI is based in Milan and it has 24 headquarters in the South of the
World.
COOPI works in different sectors: agriculture, water and sanitation,
health care and nutrition, humanitarian assistance, human rights,
education, socio-economic services, migration and relies on the
expertise of 32 employees and 47 consultants in Italy, 121 expatriates
and 4.500 local operators. In 2012, COOPI reached 3,6 millions
beneficiaries.
COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Programme Manager
Locations: Abuja and Potiskum
Duration: 8 months with possibility of renewal, subject to performance
Job Descriptions
- The Programme Manager manages the implementation and
coordination of the designated field projects within a multi-sectorial
programme (Food Security, Nutrition, WASH and Protection) for families
affected by conflict for both host and displaced communities and
provides leadership for the field staff.
- He/she manages and evaluates all aspects of the COOPI projects,
and facilitates the flow of information from the field to the capital,
supporting the Head of Mission in defining strategic direction.
- The Programme Manager also plays a key role in liaison with
local authorities and other relevant stakeholders, team leadership and
security.
Responsibilities
Specifically he/she:
- Oversees the overall implementation of the designated projects
in accordance with the project proposals ensuring objectives are met
within the required time frame and budget. Is responsible to assure that
projects are implemented according to COOPI and donors’ procedures
and where necessary ensures preventative and corrective action is
taken.
- Ensures complete and timely reporting of activities to the Head of Mission.
- Develops and maintains relationships with relevant stakeholders
(e.g. beneficiaries, community leaders, local and national government
officials, donors, UN agencies and other NGOs) and represent COOPI at
relevant state level meetings (e.g. state and local government,
sector-coordination and security) in order to facilitate and ensure
cooperation and partnerships.
- Supervises the expenditures related to the designated projects
and contributes to budget design for future projects, in collaboration
with the Head of Mission and the Country Administrator in accordance
with COOPI procedures and donor guidelines.
- Monitors and reviews the security status of the area(s) of
operation on a regular basis, liaising as applicable with local
authorities, other NGOs, the UN or other relevant security bodies and
keep the Head of Mission updated on relevant developments.
- Follows the direction of the relevant sectorial offices at HQ regarding quality, strategy and technical guidelines.
- Manages the field staff and ensure that all personnel related
issues for the staff of the designated projects are carried out in
accordance with COOPI procedures and guidelines.
- Oversee the procurement process of the projects in accordance with COOPI procedures
- Develops in consultation with the Head of Mission, an implementation strategy appropriate to the country context and strategy.
Minimum Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years of work experience in project formulation,
implementation and coordination in the humanitarian context with
International NGOs
- Experience in working with different Donors (ECHO, UNICEF, FAO etc.)
- Strong managerial skills.
- Target oriented and problem solving aptitude;
- Good leadership skills, aimed at managing and motivating a team;
- Positive ability to bear stressful and complicated situations;
- Diplomatic and confidentiality skills;
- Advanced IT skills
- Previous experience in the Region is an asset.
- University Degree relevant subject (post graduate Degree required).
- Good knowledge of humanitarian standard and background (ex. Sphere standard)
- Good report writing skills;
- Good knowledge and use of the English Language;
- Proactive aptitude in terms of planning and coordination with different bodies, institutions and Reference Points;
Remuneration
Salary and other conditions are based on COOPI’s salary grid.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Application Deadline 7th July, 2016.