Programme Manager at Christian Blind Mission, Lagos, Nigeria

responsibilities

In the role of Programme Manager, the incumbent will:

Contribute to the successful delivery of the Country Plan by establishing strong capacity in project design, proposal development, effective project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and learning with CBM’s partner organisations.
Build the capacity of the Country Office and partners’ project staff.
Implement complex/advanced programmes or projects, including budget, programme design and development, project monitoring and evaluation.
Manage a multi-disciplinary field project and programme staff Leads and guides multiple projects of significant scope and size.
Deputize for the Country Director or act in place of the Country Director where there is no Country Director.
Provide programmatic leadership in the development and implementation of the Country Plan, aligned with the Federation strategy.
Put in place an effective M&E framework to regularly measure progress on implementing the Country Plan, drawing and sharing lessons learned and applying adaptive management.
Support the Country Director in analysing external trends, challenges and opportunities relevant to CBM’s disability inclusion focus and/or requiring a programmatic response by CBM, including disaster vulnerability, and share with internal stakeholders.
Support partners in documenting good practice cases and promote knowledge sharing among partners and within CBM.
Ensure partner and project data are managed in line with data protection rules, and that updated programme records are kept.

Relevant university degree in social sciences, international development or related field.
Professional experience of 10 years in a national or international NGO with a minimum of 5 years at senior level, with a track record in successfully designing and managing large inclusive development and/or humanitarian programmes in collaboration with national partners.
Experience in developing and managing large scale institutionally funded projects, including consortium led projects.
Proven experience in results-based management and project cycle management, including assessment, monitoring and evaluation, with a sound understanding of budgeting and programme finance management.
Demonstrated experience in managing internal and external relationships and partnerships particularly with national / local governments.
Experience in working with various government/bi-lateral/major institutional donors.
Experience of developing rights-based programmes and working with marginalised and excluded groups.
Proven skills in people and team management and coaching, with a focus on capacity development and performance management.
Ability to work diplomatically and with sensitivity with individuals from a variety of cultures, professions and personal bakgrounds.
Experience of working with persons with disabilities or promoting disability rights is a distinct advantage.
Commitment to CBM’s mission, vision and values.

A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world’s leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development.
A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in the country you apply for.
An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit.