Project Manager at a Not For Profit Organisation

Employment Nigeria 24-Feb-2017 MAIDUGURI , Administrative NGO

ZOA a not for profit organization Head Quarters in The Netherlands.
ZOA is currently supporting IDPs and vulnerable people in Borno state with WaSH and Food Assistance.

POSITION : Project Manager (WaSH)

Purpose

The Project Manager is responsible for the implementation of the WaSH project in Maiduguri.
He/She will lead, coordinate and supervise the execution and progress of the WaSH project. The position is based in Maiduguri.

Responsibilities

Manage implementation of the WaSH project activities relating to technical specialty, in accordance with ZOA standards and guidelines;
Project Cycle Management, including technical design, formulation, budgeting, integration with programme planning, writing, monitoring and reporting within the programme area;
Support, train and monitor the local partner organisation regarding hygiene education;
Monitor and validate the work of the contractor in regards to latrine construction;
Monitor and report on progress of activities in accordance with ZOA reporting and monitoring system;
Ensure that the quality of the interventions meet national and/or international (technical) standards (CHS / HAP);
Pro-actively detect and resolve potential obstacles in project implementation;
Liaising with key community stakeholders, as required (in close communication with the programme manager),
Provide technical input into the development and implementation of ZOA’s programme plan;
Conduct field research, needs assessments, evaluations etc, from time to time, as directed;
Any other duty that is reasonably consistent with the key tasks of the function.

External Contacts:

Government on a provincial/district and local level;
Community members, community leaders and community-based organizations (including Bulama’s and Lawan);
International organisations operating in the programme area including UN;
Any other stakeholders in project implementation at community level;

Internal Contacts:

Project staff
ZOA country office staff

Provides leadership to:

Project team of about 2 - 4 persons

Competencies
Identity:

The candidate is expected to support the identity, vision, and mission of ZOA

Experience

University degree in relevant field and/or experience in cash based programming;
Proven working experience of 3 - 5 years in project management of which at least 1 year in staff management and coordination;
Affinity with relief work and International NGO’s;
Ability to write clear and concise reports;
Project cycle management (PCM);
Project budgeting;
Excellent in English in reading, writing and speaking;
Good knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri (Shuwa-Arab preferable);
Good computer skills (Excel, Word);

Skills/Attitude

Good verbal and written communication skills;
Good networking skills;
Good planning and organizational skills;
Accuracy;
Flexibility and adaptability;
Able to work under pressures and meet deadlines;
Result-oriented in a team approach;
Participative leadership;
Ability to work individual as well as in a team;
Ability to work in a multi-cultural setting;

How to Apply
candidates should send their CV's and cover letter to: hr.zoanigeria@gmail.com with ‘Project Manager WaSH, Maiduguri’ as the subject

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Project Manager at a Not For Profit Organisation

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