Marie Stopes Nigeria (MSION) is a results-orientated Social Business, which uses modern management and marketing techniques to provide reproductive health care and allied services. MSION’s goal is to meet the needs of underserved Nigerians and dramatically improve access and use of a range of reproductive health services.

MSION is part of Marie Stopes International’s Global Partnership which is in over 42 countries worldwide.

The core responsibility of this post is to use your:

ï¿­ initiative       

ï¿­ energy         

ï¿­ persistence               

ï¿­ results orientation

ï¿­ drive             

ï¿­ integrity        

ï¿­ enthusiasm               

ï¿­ commitment to personal development

 

To further MSI’s partnership mission: enabling individuals to have children by choice not chance.

 

 

Project Manager (AHME and CCS&PT)

 

Primary Responsibilities

The AHME/CCS&PT Project Manager will work closely with the Programme Director in ensuring that AHME/CCS&PT projects are delivered efficiently and effectively in accordance with donor requirements and MSION broad strategic objectives. Specifically, with guidance of the programme director, the position holder is responsible for overall technical and programmatic implementation, oversight and coordination of AHME/CCS&PT projects. S/he oversees assigned project planning, ensures implementation, with a focus on results, and financial accountability for the projects. S/he works closely with the Assistant Director Field Operations, programme coordinator and other MSN project managers, to ensure that there is full integration at implementation level within MSN, other donors, implementing partners, and CSOs activities. The AHME/CCS&PT Manager is responsible for meeting all assigned projects’ technical, financial, and project monitoring obligations, ensuring deliverables, and project results specified and agreed with donors are achieved.

 

 

Duties and responsibilities:

Project Management:

•  Under the oversight of the Programme Director, oversee all aspects of AHME/CCS&PT project implementation including:

•  Lead in the drafting, review and implementation of AHME/CCS&PT work plans

•  Lead in the execution of AHME/CCS&PT projects’ activities according to plan and donor guidelines.

•  Lead in the development of forms, set up files to ensure that AHME/CCS&PT information is appropriately documented and secured

•  Monitor progress of AHME/CCS&PT projects and make adjustments as necessary to ensure successful completion of projects

•  Ensure AHME/CCS&PT project activities are implemented on time and within budget and at the required level of quality.

•  Lead in writing AHME/CCS&PT reports, position papers, and updates as required

•  In consultation with the appropriate manager, recruit, interview and select staff and/or volunteers with appropriate skills for the project activities.

 

Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation

Work closely with the RME Manager to:

•  Prepare and submit regular technical, progress and program monitoring reports to MSN and donors according to schedules and guidelines

•  Write reports on AHME/CCS&PT project for management and for funders and support the preparation of financial reports and project documentation.

•  Support MSN’s M&E function in development of plans and operations research that support and measures impact of quality of AHME/CCS&PT project.

 

 External Relations and liaison

Work with the External relations Manager to:

•  Ensure relationships and networks with stakeholders, and relevant private, public and not-for-profit organizations are created and maintained with a view to strengthening MSN’s impact and future funding opportunities

•  Liaise with service delivery (Outreach, Clinics and Training teams), sales and social franchise teams and other stakeholders to ensure projects are integrated at all levels.

•  Ensure strong links between communication and community mobilization activities, at the systems level.

 

Compliance

Work with the Quality Assurance team to:

•  Ensure compliance with relevant donor rules and requirements for all projects

•  Ensure compliance with MSI policies related to fundraising and project management

 

Others

•  From time to time address delegated duties assigned by the Programme Director and other SMT members.

•  Actively contribute to the strategic direction and planning of the organisation

•  Any other duty reasonably assigned by line manager

 

Qualifications:

•  Advanced degree in public health or related discipline required

 

Experience:

•  At least 3 years’ experience in project management

•  Experience in Reproductive Health an asset

•  Experience in USAID / DFiD or other donor funded projects an asset

 

Skills:

•  Proven excellent project management abilities

•  Ability to present and write for multiple audiences

•  Ability to work well with others in team environments

•  Must be able to satisfy stakeholders

•  Should be able to work in deadline driven/results orientated atmospheres

•  Strong people management skills

•  Strategic guidance and planning skills

 

Attitude / Motivation:

•  Pro-choice

•  Motivated personally and professionally to develop

•  Willingness to travel as requested

 

 Application Procedure: 

 Interested candidates should apply by email with CV and suitability statement as a single attachment to [email protected] not later than Thursday 19th March 2015.

The subject of the email should be the POSITION TITLE/LOCATION and the CV/Suitability statement should be saved in the applicant’s full name. Please note that applications that do not me the above specification will be rejected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted