Program Manager – CS-SUNN-Nigeria SUN CSA

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership and Strategy

o Lead the design, planning, and implementation of all programs and projects within CS-SUNN, ensuring alignment with the project specific objectives and CS-SUNN’s strategic objectives.

o Drive program innovation, ensuring that CS-SUNN remains at the forefront of nutrition advocacy and policy.

o Develop and oversee strategic partnerships with NGOS, INGOS, CSO as well as government, civil society, donors, and other key stakeholders to enhance program reach and impact.

o Ensure that programs are integrated with research, policy, advocacy, and capacity-building components to promote sustainability.

• Program Planning and Management:

o Develop and manage program plans, including objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.

o Ensure that program activities align with project specific objectives as well as CS-SUNN’s strategic goals and objectives.

o Organizational development, strong capacity building and mentoring skills to help identified organizations become prospective grant recipients.

o Monitor program progress, adjusting as necessary to ensure successful outcomes.

o Ensuring compliance with donor requirements, organizational policies, and international standards in all program activities.

o Supervise program staff, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance management to enhance team productivity.

o Coordinate the development of key advocacy messages and strategic plans for program-related initiatives.

• Team Leadership:

o Lead and manage program teams, providing guidance, support, and motivation.

o Coordinate with staff to ensure effective implementation of program activities and tasks.

o Provide training and capacity-building support to program staff and partners.

o Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the project team

o Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members.

• Stakeholder Engagement:

o Engage with government bodies, NGOs, community leaders, and other stakeholders to support program initiatives.

o Build and maintain strong relationships with partners and collaborators.

o Facilitate meetings, workshops, and events to promote program objectives and gather input

• Financial Management:

o Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.

o Oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies.

o Monitor and control program expenditures, making necessary adjustments to stay within budget.

• Monitoring and Evaluation:

o Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks to assess program performance and impact.

o Collect and analyze data to measure program outcomes and identify areas for improvement.

o Prepare and present reports on program progress, challenges, and results to senior management and stakeholders.

• Advocacy and Communication:

o Support advocacy efforts related to program goals and objectives, including policy and budgetary advocacy.

o Develop and disseminate program-related communication materials, including reports, briefs, and updates.

o Represent CS-SUNN at relevant meetings, conferences, and events.

• Risk Management:

o Identify and assess risks associated with program activities and develop strategies to mitigate them.

o Ensure that program implementation adheres to best practices and organizational standards.

• Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, or a related field.

Master’s degree in public health, Nutrition, social sciences, or a related field is compulsory.

• Professional Certifications:

o Professional certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is compulsory.

• Experience:

o Minimum of 8- 15 years of experience in program management, project coordination, preferably Nutrition specific in the NGO, INGO, Nutrition or Public health sector.

o Proven experience in managing donor-funded projects and understanding of donor compliance requirements.

o Experience working with government bodies, NGOs, and community stakeholders.

o Strong background in nutrition policies and best practices.

• Skills:

o Excellent project management and organizational development skills

o Ability to Multitask and delegate

o Ability to Use of OCAT to access organizational capacity and develop roadmaps to remedy challenges

o Strong leadership and team management abilities.

o Proficiency in financial management and budgeting.

o Ability to develop and implement M&E frameworks and analyze data.

o Strong communication, advocacy development and implementation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

o Must have great Interpersonal Skills, people skills, strong emotional intelligence

o Proficiency in the use of digital, Microsoft PowerPoint for presentation, facilitation and presentation skills, MS Word, MS Excel.

o Grant seeking and development skills – Proposal writing skills, Ideation, concept development, investment case and proposal writing

o Knowledge Management and Documentation skills

o Ability to manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

The application deadline is Two weeks from publication date

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