Senior Project Manager, Banking on Nutrition (BoN) Phase 3

Employment Type: Project Full-time

Location: The Staff Member can be based in Abuja, Nigeria; Dakar, Senegal; Dar es Salaam or Dodoma City, Tanzania; Nairobi, Kenya or Abidjan in Côte d’Ivoire.

Deadline for Submission: 22nd December 2023

About us

At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference. Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 600 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.

If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.

About the role

Under the overall responsibility and direct supervision of the Director and Senior Technical Advisor, Governance and Social Safety Net Programs, the Senior Project Manager will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of the of multiple workstreams of the project, including day-to-day coordination, as well as providing strategic guidance, to ensure the timely delivery of project outputs across all teams. The Manager will therefore be working closely with Nutrition International’s technical leads for each workstream, whether at headquarters, regional or country offices, Bank staff , and project consultants. Additionally, the Manager will provide technical support on integrating nutrition into Bank projects, while providing capacity development and other support to the Bank’s nutrition team.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Ensure the coordinated delivery of project activities and outputs, ensuring integration and cohesiveness across all workstreams which include programming, advocacy, guidance development, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity development.
• Provide strategic input, and technical guidance, across the projects’ activities;
• Prepare timely and quality reporting on project implementation and results, supporting NI’s reporting to BoN partners;
• Provide support in the planning, identification, recruitment and supervision of consultants as required by the project workplan;
• Working with technical leads, prepare and monitor annual Work Plans, ensuring timely preparation and implementation of project activities
• Coordinate the engagement of NI regional and country teams in various aspects of work as appropriate and in accordance with the workplan and project needs.
• Ensure effective liaison and maintain good communication with the Bank, other BoN partners, and other key stakeholders, including organizing, with the Regional Manager and technical leads, regular BoN Partner update meetings, workshops, trainings and other engagements with Bank staff
• Based on an analysis of the Bank’s project pipeline and portfolio, provide direct technical advice for integrating nutrition into current and upcoming Bank-funded projects;
• Ensure the use of the Bank’s toolkits for nutrition-smart programming across the different stages of the project cycle;
• Support the onboarding of new nutrition staff at the Bank, and provide ongoing support and mentoring;
• Draft and develop the format, outline and content of country and regional training packages for integrating nutrition-smart approaches into Bank processes and plans across regions and key sectors, drawing on existing BoN guidance, tools and materials, and using training needs assessments conducted among Bank staff, government partners and other stakeholders.
• Liaise closely and undertake specific technical collaborations as needed with all other NI staff and expert consultants working on the project.

About you

You have;

• A Master’s Degree or Doctorate in applied Nutrition or closely related area.
• At least 15 years working experience in international development or a related area
• At least 10 years working in nutrition with recognized and demonstrated technical expertise, including in nutrition policy development/analysis and multi-sectoral approaches/programming in nutrition;
• Extensive experience in the management of complex projects at national or regional levels with international organizations or development agencies in Africa;
• Experience working with Multilateral Development Banks and asset;
• Strong management skills and demonstrable ability to provide strategic guidance, technical oversight, and analyse data to drive project strategies and informed decisions.
• Strong and effective interpersonal skills, ability to work with others as an effective and cooperative member of a team, demonstrates tact and discretion.
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to develop harmonious working relationships, independently interact and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced time management, analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Initiative driven with ability to work well with minimal supervision.
• Ability to plan and organize work to meet tight deadlines with changing priorities with excellent attention to detail.
• Fluent in English both oral and written. French will be considered an asset.

What we offer

A competitive market pay, health and dental benefits and pension plan, flexible work hours, four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays) and support for learning and development opportunities. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.

Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.

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