Jobs at Marie Stopes

Marie Stopes lnternational Organization Nigeria (MSN) is a results-orientated non-Governmental organisation Social Enterprise, which uses modern management and marketing techniques to meet the needs of the underserved, and dramatically improve access to high quality family planning and other reproductive health services in Nigeria. MSN is part of Marie Stopes International's Global Partnership, which operates in over 42 countries worldwide.

The core responsibility of this post is to use your:  initiative, energy, persistence, results orientation, drive, integrity , enthusiasm,  commitment to personal development

To further MSI's partnership mission of: empowering individuals to have children by choice not chance

 If you are interested in applying for any of these positions, please send your application and CV (as a single document) to recruitment@mariestopes.org.ng , quoting the position & location applied for as the subject of the email e.g. Programme Manager Abuja. Applications that do not follow this format will not be considered.

Deadline for application ison or before close of business on Tuesday 27"'August 2013.

Programme manager

Responsibilities

The Programme Manager is responsible for overall technical and programmatic implementation, oversight and coordination for specific assigned MSN programme activities and projects.

Project Management

Oversee all aspects of donor funded project implementation including:

Draft, review and implement work plans

Execute project activities according to plan and donor guidelines

Monitor project progress and make adjustments to ensure completion

Ensure that all project information is captured, documented and shared

Ensure all project activities are implemented on time and within budget

Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation

Measure and evaluate project outputs and deliverables

Prepare and submit high quality programmatic progress reports

SUPP9rt the preparation of financial reports

Support MSN's M&E function in measuring project outputs and evaluating impact

External Relations and liaison

From time 10 time represent the organization at meetings, workshops, press conferences, or other forums

Actively contribute to the strategic direction and planning of the organization

Any other duty reasonably assigned by line manager

               

Qualifications: 

A degree or diploma in development or a related field, or equivalent

At least 5 years' experience in a project management role for NGOs

Experience managing DfiD, USAID, EU, or Gates funded projects

A strong self-drive. excellent leadership skills, ability to build relationships

Excellent writing skills in the English, other languages an advantage

Ability to work to deadlines and motivate other to do the same

Excellent team building, interpersonal and communication skills

Strong negotiation, planning and organizational skills

Strong personal commitment to the mission and goals of MSN

Pro MSI philosophy of social enterprise, cost recovery and reproductive rights

Location: Abuja

Experience: 5 year(s)

Course of Study: Not Specified

Required Grade:  Not Specified