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Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 20 countries around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves.

We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. Save the Children’s mission is to Inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Project Manager-STEER

Role Purpose

  • As a member of the STEER Team, The Project Manager, will be responsible for working closely with the STEER technical team to achieve the strategic objectives of the project – focusing primarily on project-related planning and implementation, timely and accurate reporting to the DCOP, providing technical support to staff and partners.
  • The Project Manager will work as part of the project management team led by the Chief of Party, maintaining relationships with all program staff and fostering linkages and mutual benefit where possible.

Key Areas of Accountability

  • Provide strategic and technical leadership to the project team as it relates to the planning, implementation, and monitoring & evaluation of the project.
  • Use appropriate project management tools to plan, review and track progress on project implementation as well as on the utilization of project resources.
  • With support from the MEAL department, support the development and implementation of strong MEAL systems using STEER tools and resources to maximize project impact on project participants.
  • Continuously support the professional development of his/her team by providing clear orientation, feedback and learning opportunities.
  • Maintain up to date documentation related to project approval, monitoring and implementation.
  • Prepare and submit required donor project narrative reports, quarterly performance indicator tracking tables, as well as other reports needed/required by donors, and SCI headquarters Abuja.
  • Prepare short success stories and briefs on innovation/best practices.
  • Support the regular mapping of STEER program activities as well as regular updating as needed.
  • Represent STEER Project in coordination and cluster meetings.
  • Ensure that STEER maximizes impact on communities through coordination with other actors providing complementary services.
  • Regularly communicate project progress, major issues and security incidents to the immediate supervisor and Security focal point, as appropriate.
  • Ensure proper grant management, review of partner work plans, budgets and liquidations in coordination with the Program/Award and Finance.
  • Coordinate with operations staff for purchasing and inventory control as per SCI/donor requirements.
  • In collaboration with the finance/Award teams, review and analyze budget comparison reports and take necessary steps to ensure proper management and utilization of budgets.
  • Ensure that all equipment and supplies in Field Office are maintained in a safe and secure manner.
  • Any other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills & Experience
Essential:

  • Master’s Degree in Social Science, Education, International relations, International Development or related field.
  • Five years’ demonstrated experience in managing, coordinating and supervising a team working with local community organizations, families and communities.
  • At least five years demonstrated skills in project design, implementation and reporting, preferably for USG-funded programs.
  • Demonstrated ability with project grants management, including project design, budget preparation, expenditure tracking, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, supervision and performance management, etc.
  • Ability to lead a multi-cultural team with a high level of respect for local culture.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and management and leadership skills.
  • Experience with capacity strengthening and partnership building.
  • Experience in vulnerability assessments, beneficiary registration, distributions, monitoring and evaluation in emergency situations preferred.
  • Experience in business development/proposal development, preferred.
  • Experience in working with grants funded by USAID.
  • Ability and willingness to work and live in diverse, challenging and potentially unstable environments.
  • Knowledge of at least three of the following areas: child protection, household economic strengthening, social protection, education, health and nutrition including HIV/AIDS care and support; social service systems strengthening, M&E; and quality improvement.

Desirable:

  • Ability to work independently, but also coordinate effectively as part of a team.
  • Capacity to work closely with, understand, and support local partners.
  • Skilled in influencing and obtaining cooperation of individuals;
  • Able to manage relationships to achieve results;
  • Diplomacy, tact and negotiation skills;
  • Strong written and spoken communication skills in English and Hausa.
  • Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point).
  • Demonstrated ability to assess priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
  • Good knowledge of Orphans and Vulnerable Children work guidelines in Nigeria and experience working with Ministry of Women Affairs and other relevant entities.

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Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. Around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.

We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.

The Save the Children Fund, commonly known as Save the Children, is an international non-governmental organization that promotes children's rights, provides relief and helps support children in developing countries.

It was established in the United Kingdom in 1919 in order to improve the lives of children through better education, health care, and economic opportunities, as well as providing emergency aid in natural disasters, war, and other conflicts.

In addition to the UK organisation, there are 29 other national Save the Children organisations who are members of Save the Children International, a global network of nonprofit organisations supporting local partners in over 120 countries around the world.

In 2015, we reached over 62 million children directly through our and our partners' work.

Save the Children has led global action on children’s rights for more than 90 years.

1919 Eglantyne Jebb established the Save the Children Fund to feed children facing starvation after the First World War

1924 the League of Nations adopted Eglantyne’s charter on children’s rights

1939–1945 During the Second World War, we worked to safeguard children directly affected by the war. We continue to do this in conflict-affected regions

1977 A number of Save the Children organisations formed an alliance to coordinate campaigning work to improve outcomes for the world’s children, sowing the seeds for Save the Children as a single global movement for children

1989 The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

194 countries have signed up to this legally binding convention

2004–2009 Save the Children’s largest humanitarian operation, in response to the Indian Ocean tsunami. Our tsunami response programme received funding of US$272 million, largely through generous donations

2009 Save the Children launched EVERY ONE, our largest ever global campaign, to prevent millions of mothers and young children from dying

2012 Our work once again touched the lives of over 125 million children worldwide and directly reached 45 million children.

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0 USD Lagos CF 3201 Abc road Contract , 40 hours per week Save the Children

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 20 countries around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves.We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. Save the Children’s mission is to Inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Project Manager-STEER

Role Purpose

  • As a member of the STEER Team, The Project Manager, will be responsible for working closely with the STEER technical team to achieve the strategic objectives of the project - focusing primarily on project-related planning and implementation, timely and accurate reporting to the DCOP, providing technical support to staff and partners.
  • The Project Manager will work as part of the project management team led by the Chief of Party, maintaining relationships with all program staff and fostering linkages and mutual benefit where possible.

Key Areas of Accountability

  • Provide strategic and technical leadership to the project team as it relates to the planning, implementation, and monitoring & evaluation of the project.
  • Use appropriate project management tools to plan, review and track progress on project implementation as well as on the utilization of project resources.
  • With support from the MEAL department, support the development and implementation of strong MEAL systems using STEER tools and resources to maximize project impact on project participants.
  • Continuously support the professional development of his/her team by providing clear orientation, feedback and learning opportunities.
  • Maintain up to date documentation related to project approval, monitoring and implementation.
  • Prepare and submit required donor project narrative reports, quarterly performance indicator tracking tables, as well as other reports needed/required by donors, and SCI headquarters Abuja.
  • Prepare short success stories and briefs on innovation/best practices.
  • Support the regular mapping of STEER program activities as well as regular updating as needed.
  • Represent STEER Project in coordination and cluster meetings.
  • Ensure that STEER maximizes impact on communities through coordination with other actors providing complementary services.
  • Regularly communicate project progress, major issues and security incidents to the immediate supervisor and Security focal point, as appropriate.
  • Ensure proper grant management, review of partner work plans, budgets and liquidations in coordination with the Program/Award and Finance.
  • Coordinate with operations staff for purchasing and inventory control as per SCI/donor requirements.
  • In collaboration with the finance/Award teams, review and analyze budget comparison reports and take necessary steps to ensure proper management and utilization of budgets.
  • Ensure that all equipment and supplies in Field Office are maintained in a safe and secure manner.
  • Any other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills & Experience Essential:

  • Master's Degree in Social Science, Education, International relations, International Development or related field.
  • Five years’ demonstrated experience in managing, coordinating and supervising a team working with local community organizations, families and communities.
  • At least five years demonstrated skills in project design, implementation and reporting, preferably for USG-funded programs.
  • Demonstrated ability with project grants management, including project design, budget preparation, expenditure tracking, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, supervision and performance management, etc.
  • Ability to lead a multi-cultural team with a high level of respect for local culture.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and management and leadership skills.
  • Experience with capacity strengthening and partnership building.
  • Experience in vulnerability assessments, beneficiary registration, distributions, monitoring and evaluation in emergency situations preferred.
  • Experience in business development/proposal development, preferred.
  • Experience in working with grants funded by USAID.
  • Ability and willingness to work and live in diverse, challenging and potentially unstable environments.
  • Knowledge of at least three of the following areas: child protection, household economic strengthening, social protection, education, health and nutrition including HIV/AIDS care and support; social service systems strengthening, M&E; and quality improvement.

Desirable:

  • Ability to work independently, but also coordinate effectively as part of a team.
  • Capacity to work closely with, understand, and support local partners.
  • Skilled in influencing and obtaining cooperation of individuals;
  • Able to manage relationships to achieve results;
  • Diplomacy, tact and negotiation skills;
  • Strong written and spoken communication skills in English and Hausa.
  • Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point).
  • Demonstrated ability to assess priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
  • Good knowledge of Orphans and Vulnerable Children work guidelines in Nigeria and experience working with Ministry of Women Affairs and other relevant entities.
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