Programme Manager – PLANE, Kano (Re-advertised)

  • Contractor
  • Kano State Nigeria
  • TBD USD / Year
  • Save the Children profile




  • Job applications may no longer being accepted for this opportunity.


Save the Children

Programme Implementation and Management

  • Manage and lead project-related strategic liaison with federal and state governments and FCDO to ensure optimal project performance at state and federal levels.
  • Monitor progress of project activities against the detailed implementation plan, MEAL plan, and log-frame.
  • Conduct periodic review meetings with relevant project and non-project teams.
  • Identify and effectively manage all key risks related to the project.
  • Ensure regular update of all relevant project management tools, including but not limited to detailed implementation plans, risk register, procurement plan, issue log, stakeholder register, communication and knowledge management plans, MEAL plan, indicator performance tracking tool, and log-frame.
  • Ensure project implementation demonstrates high levels of commitment and adherence to the ethos and values of Save the Children.
  • Ensure effective and efficient use of all Save the Children resources.
  • Ensure compliance with the requirements of Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy to ensure maximum protection for children
  • Inspire, lead and motivate the project teams to deliver on project objectives.
  • Ensure that all project assets and supplies are maintained and utilized safely, securely, and accountable.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning.

  • Ensure an effective monitoring system for achieving targets concerning programme activities, budget allocations, and financial expenditures.
  • Ensure proper and regular documentation of programme learning, and incorporate analysis and lessons learned into new strategies/activities and advocacy work.
  • Ensure that all learning points from the project’s work are disseminated to all relevant stakeholders and audiences. In particular, work closely with relevant TAs across Save the Children to maximize the synergies and learn from the project.

Financial Management

  • Lead the development of the project’s detailed budget and ensure timely development of financial reports.
  • Manage the project’s budget, acting as the authorized budget-holder; ensure that all activities payments are appropriately approved and are made promptly.
  • Ensure robust financial management and compliance with Save the Children financial policy and procedures.
  • Ensure practical demonstration of value for money to the project’s donor.
  • Regularly analyze the project’s financial performance and develop appropriate mitigations as required.

Reporting

  • Lead the process of producing regular project progress reports to both internal and external stakeholders.

General

  • Represent the project externally with relevant partners and stakeholders.
  • Comply with Save the Children policies and practices concerning child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities, and other relevant policies and procedures.
  • Line manage Senior TA’s and State team Leads.
  • Support the values of SCI.

How to apply

Please follow this link to apply: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=aC5zYW5pLjExMDcxLjEyMTg1QHNhdmV0aGVjaGlsZHJlbmFvLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ


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