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job - PLAN INTERNATIONAL NIGERIA (PLAN) JOBS back to all Jobs
PLAN INTERNATIONAL NIGERIA (PLAN) JOBS

Plan - Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan's stated Global Strategic Goal (2011-15) is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised, with high-quality programmes that deliver long-lasting benefits. Plan aims to achieve this goal by working in partnership with others and through high performing teams whose behaviours reflect the corporate values. Plan has a global income of around $800m.

Plan USA took ownership of the Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA) in November 2012. As part of this it also acquired an operating entity in Nigeria (CEDPA Nigeria). This entity is now being transitioned to Plan International Inc., which will lead to the establishment of Plan International Nigeria.

Plan International Nigeria is currently recruiting to fill the following positions:

Position 1: Head of Health Programmes

Ref: DFATD/MNCH/HoH/1B10

Location: Abuja, Nigeria.

Duration: 4 - 5 Years.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Country Director of Plan Nigeria, the Head of Health Programmes will play an important role in guiding, strengthening and supporting Plan Nigeria's capacity and expertise in health programming with a strong focus on Maternal Nee-Natal and Child Health Care. The Head of Health Programmes role consists of providing technical advice/oversight to Plan Nigeria's BORN and SHOW project teams; serving as Plan's national representative in relevant health forums within Nigeria; and undertaking policy and research as required.

Qualifications/Requirements:
Qualified with at least a Masters level university degree, preferably in health and/or a medical degree
Knowledge of the Nigerian development context, with minimum 10 years program experience in international development, working for INGOs and/or local NGOs in Nigeria with a focus on health
Experience in project management cycle and data analysis
Experience of establishing and using monitoring and evaluation systems to demonstrate accountability in delivery of projects
Familiarity with health related donors and other partner organizations, including funding mechanisms used by international government funding agencies (such as Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and
Development i.e. DFATD Canada and their donor requirements, in particular Results Based Management model)
Proven computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word. Excel and Power Point) and Internet
Knowledge of child rights-based approach to programming
Experience overseeing multi-year, grant-funded projects, including demonstrated contract management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English used in development of effective working relations across a range of stakeholders
Sensitive to needs and interests of stakeholders from different cultures
Forward thinking, creative and looking for a challenge
Willing to work flexibly, including significant travel (primarily within Nigeria) and ability to work effectively across different time zones.

Position 2: National Programme Manager

Ref: DFATD/MNCH/BORN/1B10 - BAUCHI AND DFATD/MNCH/SHOW /1B10 - SOKOTO

Locations: Bauchi and Sokoto States - Nigeria.

Duration: 4 years

Duties/Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Plan Nigeria Head of Health Programmes, the National Programme Managers will be responsible for the delivery of the BORN and SHOW projects in Bauchi and Sokoto respectively. Indicators of success will be the quality of the impact demonstrated. the audited quality of disbursement of project funds in accordance with donor requirements, and the adherence to Plan global standards of implementation.
Specifically the National Programme Managers will:
Lead the start up the projects, including preparing an Initial Implementation Plan for submission to the donor within the first 90 days
Complete project annual work plans and budgets for submission at agreed times
With support for the Plan Nigeria HR team lead the recruitment of all project staff
Arrange for an environment assessment, gender assessment and baseline survey to support project implementation. in line with donor standard
Oversee all project delivery, including procurement, ensuring programme quality and effectiveness
Report on all project implementation through agreed formats for narrative and financial reports including providing an updated risk register on a regular basis
Liaise with the National Steering Committee and Technical Advisory Group
Work closely with implementing partners and stakeholders, including relevant Ministries, departments and agencies of the federal and the governments of Bauchl and Sokoto state.
Establish/maintain very clear communication protocols with the Plan Nigeria Country Management Team and the Plan Canada International Programs Department and work closely with Plan colleagues in Nigeria and Canada.

Qualifications/Requirements:
Qualified with at least a Masters level university degree, preferably in health and/or a medical degree
Knowledge of the Nigerian development context, with minimum B years program experience in international development working for lNGOsand/or local NGOs in Nigeria with a focus on health, preferable MNCH
Excellent and proven project management skills developed in delivery of multi-year. grants-funded projects through teams that you have selected and managed, including demonstrated contract management skills
Experience of establishing and using monitoring and evaluation systems to demonstrate accountability in delivery ofprojects
Familiarity with health related donors and other partner organizations, including funding mechanisms used by international government funding agencies (such as Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development i.e. DFATD Canada and their donor requirements, in particular Results Based Management model)
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Hausa used in development of effective working relations across a range of stakeholders
Sensitive to needs and interests of stakeholders from different cultures
Forward thinking, creative and looking for a challenge
Willing to work flexibly. including significant travel (primarily within project state).

Method of Application:
all potential job applicants should submit a full CV and a comprehensive cover letter setting out their reasons for applying for the post and outlining the qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills that they feel they can bring to the role to:

plancedparecruitment@gmail.com  

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 7th August, 2015.

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