• Application Deadline: Mon, 4 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Head of Programmes


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 5 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit  , Project Management 
  

Description of the role

• The Head of Programmes (HoP) is the focal point for COOPI programs in Nigeria. S/he will be responsible for defining programs, drafting intermediate and final project narratives and budgets.


• He/she will manage the supervision, monitoring and coordination of ongoing projects and support the Head of Mission in relations with donors and partners.


• S/he will report directly to the Head of Mission.

Main responsibilities

Project Development

• Lead the definition and implementation of the country program strategy, with the support of the HoM, Emergency Response Lead and Program Advisors


• Review priorities and strategies of main institutional donors and propose the submission of project proposals according to COOPI’s expertise and geographical presence;


• Lead the development of new project proposals (ECHO, USAID, WFP, EU and various UN Agencies);


• Review priorities and evidence from ongoing and closed grants;


• Collaborate with Head of Operations and Country Admin for logistical and financial requirements;

External coordination

• Meet regularly with donors and partners, consolidating the position of COOPI in the country. Engage new potential donors and partners, working closely with the HoM and program advisors;


• Manage donors visits, liaising with the HoM and PMs;


• Represent COOPI in relevant fora and ensure institutional positioning of the Organization in the Country;

Monitoring & Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

• Approve M&E plans for projects in alignment with planning documents and to Logical Frameworks;


• Provide required inputs for the development of data collection tools, questionnaires, surveys, as required by the projects;


• Provide quality assurance of M&E reports (e.g. KAP surveys, Monitoring Reports, PDM.);


• Use collected data/lesson learnt to enhance internal learning with the HoM for proposal development;


• Use M&E data, innovation and evidence collected in the on-going and past projects for engaging new donors and partners;


• Ensure linkages and learning among technical advisors;


• Carry out field monitoring missions in the areas of interventions;


• Ensure the financial monitoring of the projects and monitor the respect of COOPI’s and donor’s procedures;

Project Reporting

• Ensure a final review of all project narrative reports (interim, quarterly and final);


• Ensure the submission of reports according to internal and external submission deadlines;


• Ensure that sources of verification of accomplished activities meet quality standards and are available;

Human Resources Management

• Identify HR needs in the framework of existing and/or new programmes;


• Provide essential inputs to the definition of ToR and Job descriptions for programme staff members;


• Participate in the recruitment process for programme staff at level 2 management; upon request of the Head of Mission and HQ support the recruitment process of international staff;


• Support the definition of HR plan for new approved programmes;


• Provide continuous training on the job and capacity development, including mentorship and coaching, of staff assigned under the humanitarian programmes;


• Provide evaluation of the performance of staff members, as required by COOPI’s HR Manual;

Communication and visibility

• Support for the production and distribution of communication and visibility tools and products for COOPI in Nigeria;


• Gathering the necessary data and information in collaboration with the field teams to produce communication products;

Requirements

Essentials

• University master’s degree in relevant subject (post graduate degree required);


• A minimum of 5 years of work experience in project formulation, implementation and coordination with an International NGOs (Early Recovery, DRR and FSL background is preferred);


• Experience in working with different Donors (ECHO, EU, USAID, AICS, WFP and other UN agencies);


• Good knowledge of humanitarian standards and principles;


• Excellent report and proposal writing skills in English;


• Proactive aptitude in terms of planning and coordination with different bodies, institutions and reference points;


• Target oriented and problem-solving aptitude;


• Strong managerial skills;


• Good leadership skills, aimed at managing and motivating a team;


• Positive ability to bear stressful and complicated situations;


• Diplomatic and confidentiality skills;


• Advanced IT skills;


• Embrace COOPI’s vision and mission.

Desired

• Previous experience in the Region is an asset;


• Knowledge of Italian will be considered an asset;