Project Director – ACHIEVE Job at Pact Nigeria

Position Title: Project Director ACHIEVE.

Job Station: Nigeria.

INTRODUCTION :-

Project Director ACHIEVE job opportunity is available at Pact Nigeria for individuals who possess MPH/MPA/MBA or Masters in relevant field.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :-

• Represent Pact and the ACHIEVE program and act as the main point of contact in Nigeria for USAID’s Activity Manager
• Manage all project planning responsibilities, including the production of annual workplans; guide and oversee the alignment of the budget to expected results, as well as review annual budgets and biannual reports
• Manage a team of up to 6 technical and administrative staff
• Ensure compliance with Pact HQ and USAID requirements, policies, and regulations.
• Act as a liaison to USAID and relevant ministries within the Government of the Nigeria to ensure smooth implementation of the project while laying the groundwork for sustainability
• As needed, provide or ensure availability of high-quality technical assistance in OVC programming through hands-on guidance and support grounded in the program’s objectives and targets and adhering to expected technical quality for OVC programs and reporting requirements
• Provide and/or ensure availability of mentoring to local partners to strengthen their capacity for service delivery, compliance with donor rules and regulations, and USAID relationship and agreement management, as appropriate
• Recruit, supervise and provide guidance and support to program management and administrative staff
• Coordinate and as needed conduct monitoring visits to local implementing partners
• Utilize a participatory approach to developing and updating the project work plans, ensuring programmatic directions are technically sound, evidence-based, and consistent with USAID and international standards
• Coordinate with ACHIEVE HQ staff in the successful programmatic and technical implementation of the project including the timely completion of high-quality work plans, accurate reports, and other mandated deliverables
• Monitor project progress vis-a-vis expected objectives, ensuring efficient use of resources and compliance with donor requirements.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION :-

• MPH/MPA/MBA or Masters in relevant field and a minimum of 11 years of professional experience or a BA/BS with 13 years of professional experience, including 8 years of management experience
• Demonstrated successful experience as a senior manager of USAID-funded programs including those involving OVC
• Five years prior experience in managing OVC programs funded by PEPFAR
• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with USAID Mission, implementing partners, and local NGOs
• Proven skills in building organizational capacity in OVC, HIV/AIDS, and/or financial and operations management
• Experience with child welfare and protection programs, systems strengthening, capacity building, economic strengthening, service delivery, quality improvement, or policy development
• Strong writing and oral presentation skills, including fluency in English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success implementing programming at the community level
• Expertise in and sensitivity to the socio-cultural barriers facing intended beneficiaries for this program
• Local candidates preferred.

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WHO IS Pact Nigeria?

Pact West Africa is a Non-Governmental Organization with over a decade of experience working in Nigeria to create thriving, resilient communities that are heard, capable, and vibrant. Pact West Africa started operations as Pact Nigeria in 2005, and builds capacity of civil society organizations and improves the livelihoods and health of the poor and marginalized in the society. Pact has 46 staff in Nigeria. Pact is seeking a qualified consultant to facilitate a three-day team building exercise and to compile a report outlining the workshop’s proceedings, including practical recommendations and operational tools which can be used by the team in the future.