PROJECT MANAGER-RESILAC 2

Job Summary

The RESILAC project, implemented by a consortium, composed of Action Against Hunger (lead), CARE and four national organizations. RESILAC Nigeria is part of a 3-country (Cameroon, Nigeria, and Chad) program that promotes Resilience through Social and Inclusive Economic Recovery of the Lake Chad region. The program funded by the French Development Agency (AFD) and the European Union (EU) is implemented as a second phase following a successful first phase of the project. The €40 million project will also consolidate and scale the achievements of the RESILAC 1 project. In its third year of implementation, CARE Nigeria is seeking a Project Manager to continue implementation in Borno State, whiles expanding the project into Yobe state. The Project Manager will provide technical leadership to CARE’s interventions in livelihoods, governance, social cohesion, and CSO/ CBO capacity building under RESILAC 2 program in Borno State. The Project Manager will lead the project’s resilience building team and guide the implementation of the vocational skills training, natural resource management, social cohesion activities, economic empowerment, gender, and social transformation pathways. S/he will lead and mentor a team and work closely with the Sector Leads and coordinate with other consortia partners. S/he will work with partners to develop implementation plans, identify, and resolve challenges, and promote ongoing learning and quality improvements throughout the project.

Job Details

SCOPE:

Employment Type: Contract - Full-Time 

Job Status: Nationals only.

Slots: 1

Location: Maiduguri, Borno State.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Job Responsibility #1: Technical Support and Project Management

• Provides managerial oversight and guidance to RESILAC 2 project team.
• Provide technical support for all climate change, livelihood and resilience-related activities and pathways of change.
• Assess and identify technical assistance needs regarding technical skills, supervision support, etc. for project components within the portfolio.
• Strengthen capacity of team members in project technical areas, including Climate Change, Livelihoods and to mainstream and adopt organizational core values, policies, procedures.
• Support team in the application of agreed program approaches and adherence to quality standards.
• Provide Climate Change and Resilience technical support input into revised work plans referring to appropriate CARE resource materials, protocols, and guidance.
• Participate in the design, review, and updating of Detailed Implementation Plans and field activities for livelihood and resilience activities
• Coordinate with the RESILAC 2 Country Consortium Lead to ensure operational support for timely and quality project implementation

Job Responsibility #2: Coordination and representation

• Attend project coordination meetings to ensure effective coordination and linkages with other consortium partner project managers or coordinators
• Provide Climate Change and Resilience technical support to country programs and teams to ensure efficient mainstreaming and ensure learning and best practices are integrated into other projects.
• Represent RESILAC 2 in relevant fora related to key technical areas in consultation with project advisors
• Support networking and coordination of efforts with government, private sector, and key stakeholders who share mutual objectives.

Job Responsibility #3: Monitoring 

• Ensure efficient use of project resources, adherence to CARE standards, and compliance with AFD and EU rules and regulations.
• Facilitate the resolution of technical livelihoods-related conflicts amongst partners and foster a healthy partnership team.
• Contribute to ongoing project monitoring and reporting to RESILAC Regional Office.
• With other senior members of the Consortium Coordination Unit, create and promote a productive learning environment
• Ensure that Field Office detailed implementation plans (DIPs) incorporate existing commitments to donors.
• Ensure the regular monitoring of livelihood and resilience project activities against existing workplans to ensure effective and efficient implementation; assess program technical quality with team and identify any weaknesses and elaborate corrective action plans as needed.
• Facilitate regular RESILAC 2 review meetings with government, target communities and staff.
• Contextualize and use reporting guidelines to track and develop quality weekly updates, situational reports, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual and end of projects reports, key lessons, and success stories in accordance with RESILAC 2 requirements.

Job Responsibility #4: Staff Management and Supervision

• Ensure staff assessment and performance measurement include key performance indicators (KPIs) which are continuously monitored and measured against progress
• Ensure that annual and semi-annual (reviews) are completed in a timely manner and submitted to HR
• Provides supportive supervision for direct reports

Job Responsibility #5: Learning 

• Monitor developments related to key technical areas under supervision, including best practices (both within the country and internationally), and engage in personal development and learning on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure that knowledge and learning is documented and shared with MEAL Consortium partner (Groupe URD)
• Make technical input and support the planning, design, and execution of project specific operational research, including baseline and end line evaluation, territorial and market assessments related to RESILAC 2.

Other Responsibilities:

• Contribute to CARE’s resource mobilization efforts
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Required

• Advanced university degree in Climate Change, Agribusiness, Development, or any related Social Science.
• 8-years plus of relevant work experience with an INGO.
• Minimum of 4 years of management experience.
• Experience in managing partner organizations

Desired

• Experience in multisectoral resilience building programs.
• Knowledge of the local languages such as Hausa and Kanuri an added advantage.

Competencies:

1. Integrity and Trust
2. Building Effective Teams
3. Drive for Results
4. Customer Focus

NOTE:

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CARE considers all applicants on the basis of merit without prejudice to race, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, colour, national origin, marital status, or veteran status.
• CARE Nigeria is committed to preventing sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH), child abuse, and human trafficking. We hold zero tolerance for abuse, exploitation, or discrimination. The selected candidate will be required to adhere to CARE’s Safeguarding Policies, Code of Conduct, and undergo strict background checks, including reference and screening checks.
• There are individuals who may use CARE’s name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job seekers. Please note that CARE will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.

Qualified Women and Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Company

CARE

https://www.carenigeria.org/

CARE is a global humanitarian and development leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. We are known everywhere for our unshakable commitment to the dignity of people. CARE vision is to seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live with dignity and security. Our Mission is to work around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice. We put women and girls in the center of our work because we know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. We are strongly inspired and guided by our Core Values of Transformation, Integrity, Excellence, Diversity and Equality. CARE Nigeria was established in Nigeria in April 2017 and has been predominantly operating in the conflict affected Northeast, and in the Northwest. CARE aims to support vulnerable people who are affected by conflict, natural disasters and poverty across four key programming areas: Food and Nutrition Security and Livelihoods, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, a Life Free from Violence (Gender-based Violence Prevention and Response) and Women’s Economic Empowerment through its Flagship ‘Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) approach. Our Commitment to Nigeria people goes beyond our current humanitarian work to exploring and initiating longer-term development programs that address underlying causes of poverty and vulnerability in Nigeria. In collaboration with other stakeholders, we will initiate and support equitable and sustainable development interventions by enabling the underprivileged to realize their potential, exercise their right and strengthen linkages with broader society.