Recruitment For A Programme Manager, Livelihood At Plan International In Borno State

Job Title:	Recruitment For A Programme Manager, Livelihood At Plan International In Borno State
Organisation:	Plan International
Location:	Borno State
Min Work Experience:	3 year(s)
Qualification:	B.Sc, M.sc
Industry:	NGO/ Community Service
Course:	Agriculture, Environmental Study, International Development, Economics or any other discipline relevant to development.

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Job Description

Programme Manager, Livelihood

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Role Purpose

The Programme Manager-Livelihood is to oversee all activities of Plan Livelihood project.
Ensure all livelihood Projects implementation is following the Country Strategy and Humanitarian Response Strategy, Livelihood strategic plan, objectives, outcomes and targets, which is the contractual & programmatic basis.
Project Cycle Management is on track in line with expected expenditure and work plane
That the programme activities are following minimum quality standards related to Livelihood in Emergencies interventions.
That programmatic and financial progress reporting is done on time
Donor communications are done in line with the Plan Nigeria internal regulations.

Dimension of Role

The Programme Manger role will be to support the coordination and implementation of Livelihood projects in the north east of Nigeria.
He / she will be supported by livelihood specialist, Deputy Emergency Response Manager and Emergency Response Manager.
The main objective of this position is to support the smooth implementation of livelihood projects and act as interface between the key projects intervention stakeholders such as donors, government, civil society and PLAN international Nigeria.

Key Roles/Responsibilities

Provide pro-actively guidance and technical support to the implementing livelihood project teams in Nigeria in all phases of Project Cycle (from start-up to project closure) where required.
Support livelihood project coordinators in pre-assembling and preparing narrative reports and financial updates on expenditures in line with donor, Plan’s requirements and rules and regulations.
Ensure all sitrep reports are reported
Monitor the submission of 5W data to the Early recovery and livelihood sector and Food security sector.
Ensure all cash and NFI of livelihood projected are deliver as scheduled
Monitor the production of success stories of livelihood interventions
Support all livelihood assessments
Track BVA and performance of livelihood project
Draw attention of Livelihood specialists to all technical challenges of the livelihood projects
Facilitate lessons learnt across all livelihood projects
Support livelihood specialist in proposal development
Facilitate networking of government and partners on livelihood interventions
Participate in regular monitoring and if required programme/action plans, revisions and modifications at country level and facilitate with the relevant stakeholders.
Organize/facilitate/accompany start-up and closing workshops as well as all relevant mid-term reviews and evaluations.

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential:

Bachelor Degree preferably in a discipline such as Agriculture, Environmental Study, International Development, Economics or any other discipline relevant to development.
A master degree in development and disaster management will be an added advantage
Experience in Food Security and livelihood.
Previous experience in a related position for at least 3 years.
Fluent in written and spoken English
Ability to speak Hausa language will be an advantage
Commitment to and understanding of PLAN’S aims, values and principles.

Desirable:

Experience in working in Cash, Food security and livelihood sector.
Strong communication skills: oral, written and presentation skills.
Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver PLAN’s strategic objectives.
Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations
Facilitate the development and scheduling of volunteer outreach activities

Application Deadline
3rd April, 2020.

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