Pact Nigeria is currently recruiting to fill the following position;

Position: Project (Program) Director

Job Description:

Program  Director will Strengthen Frontline Maternal and Child Health Workers in Northeast Nigeria project. The project will provide capacity development support, including trainings, mentoring, coaching and coordination to civil society organizations (CSOs) and Local Government Authorities (LGAs) in Adamawa and Gombe states. The project requires

extensive coordination with external partners operating in the maternal, neonata], and child health (MNCH) sector as well as results-based financing. The Program Director is responsible for meeting the project's technical objectives, managing financial resources, managing program staff, maintaining good working relationships with host government officials and local partners,

managing donor reporting and ensuring a high-quality delivery of services. The Program Director reports to a Country Director.

Qualifications/Requirements:

. Master's degree or equivalent experience in organizational development, public health, public administration, business administration, international development, or other relevant field preferred;

. Minimum 10 years' experience in program management at senior management level is required 3-5 years in Africa and/or Nigeria preferred;

. Aptitude/experience in supervising staff and the ability to mentor subordinates;

. Knowledge and understanding of the health and social sector in Nigeria

. Fluency in English and working knowledge of Hausa required.

. Knowledge and experience of working in Northern region of Nigeria will be an added advantage.

Method of Application:

All potential job applicants should should send their CVs and cover letter on their suitability for the above stated position to;

[email protected]

NB:

>All CVs and applications MUST be in either word format or PDF. >Applicants MUST indicate the position applied for in the SUBJECT LINE of the e-mail.

>Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 1st May, 2014