Social Protection Programme Manager Vacancy at Action Against Hunger

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Position Title: Social Protection Programme Manager.

Job Station: Abuja.

INTRODUCTION:-

Social Protection Programme Manager job opportunity is available at Action Against Hunger for individuals who possess relevant qualifications.

Job Description

• Action Against Hunger is looking for to fill the role of Social Protection Programme Manager to contribute to the successful implementation of Child Development Grant Programme (CDGP) funded by Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-

• Oversee detailed planning and implementation of activities in collaboration with the consortium lead;
• Ensure program quality and adherence to program objectives, including respect of ACF technical guidelines, systems, and established deadlines;
• Support program budget design and updates; oversee budget monitoring and cash projections;
• Supervise the annual program procurement plan, and monitor monthly progress;
• Ensure a sound phase out strategy for the program;
• Supervise, review and lead technical assessments, surveys, design and M&E;
• Approve and support the development of project procurement and work plans;
• Conduct regular field visits, advise and provide regular technical support to field‐based program managers and staff;
• Ensure harmonization of program operating plans and protocols across the consortium, review tools and approaches, and ensure that technical standards, guidelines and methodologies are communicated and understood in coordination with the consortium lead’s technical advisors;
• Recruit, evaluate and coach program  staff;
• Compile monthly program technical reports with an overview of activities and contextual updates and quantitative indicator follow‐up;
• Review reports and gauge program progress against logical framework, ensuring compliance with ACF internal and consortium reporting standards;
• Review program budget follow up with the Finance Coordinator to ensure adherence to work plan;
• Participate in regular internal and external coordination for the program and the wider social protection sector at federal and state levels.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION:-

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Social Sciences, Economics or another related field or a Master’s degree in International Development, Humanitarian Assistance, Rural Development, Food and Nutrition Policy, Economics or related field;
• 4 years’ experience in humanitarian or development contexts, with at least 1 year managing or coordinating a social protection or safety nets project in a similar context;
• Familiar with FCDO funded grants and budget management;
• Excellent communication, writing and analytical skills in English;
• Team management, budget management and representation experience;
• Qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills, oral and written communications, and MS Office computer skills;
• Experience in assessment, monitoring and evaluation;
• Experience working with national teams.

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Note

• Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion
• Action Against Hunger provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
• Other benefits include but not limited to 100% health care coverage, paid leave per year, free and direct access to Cross Knowledge e-learning platform.
• Qualified women are strongly encourage to apply.

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