Project Manager at Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI)

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager – BMGF Africa HCD+

Job Code: 7448
Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Background of the Project

• Africa (HCD+) is a platform funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and will have the capability to serve as an African voice for advocacy, accountability and transparency on HCD. 
• It will seek to accelerate political commitments, decision-making and funding for key priorities towards realising SDGs #1-6 in Sub-Saharan Africa. 
• It aims to incubate regional advocacy and technical assistance hub on Human Capital Development towards increasing African Government’s commitment, funding, and accountability to HCD. 
• The platform, through increased HCD advocacy, focuses on three pillars: 
  • Health and Nutrition; 
  • Education, skills and labour participation; 
  • Entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, and digital economy.
• Also, HCD sits across multiple Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in many African governments. Hence, no organisation holds an integrated vision for HCD. 
• An HCD-focused institution can further help the HCD agenda on the continent. It will focus on four missions: 
  • Create transparency on the HCD performance across the continent; 
  • Advocate with heads of state and decision-makers to make HCD a priority; 
  • Ensure effective coordination and collaboration with stakeholders and decision-makers; 
  • Selectively drive the implementation of flagship programs in education, health and economic inclusion. 
• The programme has since commenced its activities in Abuja.

Summary of the Role

• The Program Manager will report to the Executive Director. 
• S/he provides administrative, financial, contractual, and management oversight for a portfolio of projects. 
• S/he will work directly with project and technical leads to ensure projects achieve quality programming and development outcomes.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Accountable for managing project financial and contractual performance targets and leading monthly project financial reviews, technical deliverables, and troubleshooting any issues.
• Works with designated Technical Lead to ensure that technical activities and deliverables are high quality and implemented per the contract scope of work and approved work plan.
• Proactively identifies and analyzes risk areas and advises the relevant stakeholders on preventative measures.
• Served as the primary point of contact for operational and financial matters related to project implementation.
• Manages resource needs for performance and encourages collaboration within the broader organization.
• Responsible for project outcomes by providing the necessary support for target teams to succeed.
• Participates and provides support to project field teams during strategic planning sessions.
• Develop proposal and terms of reference as the need arises
• Manage budget realignments, contract modifications, and subcontract modifications.
• Participates in research, pre-positioning and/or proposal management for opportunities.
• Managing project budgets and advising on options to keep the budget on track
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, master budget etc.
• Produce reports to suit relevant stages of the projects.

Requirements & Specifications

• Interested candidates should have a minimum of the First Degree in any Social Science discipline especially in Economics, Data Science, Statistics and Business.
• 8- 10 years of progressive work experience in program management capacity.
• A Master’s Degree or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an added advantage
• Demonstrated experience leading and producing competitive proposals
• Demonstrable experience in the management of program complete life cycle
• Excellent project planning, management, and monitoring & evaluation skills
• Demonstrable business acumen and global agility, including an in-depth understanding of financial and budget planning. 
• An excellent communicator with brilliant leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and IT skills, including strong reporting/presentation skills and familiarity with a wide range of IT applications
• Outstanding interpersonal, highly motivated and driven with a passion for delivering to the client
• Build the capacity of the place teams to deliver on programme deliverables, reporting, and financial management.
• Experience of closely working with government departments at local and state levels is highly desirable

Language:

• Fluency in English and French language is required.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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