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Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. Save the Children is working in Nigeria because one in five children in Nigeria dies before their fifth birthday. About 40% of children miss out on school and have to work to survive while nearly 2 million children have lost one or both parents to an AIDS-related disease.
We Are Recruiting To Fill The Position Below
Job Title: Project Manager- GSK Immunization Project
Job Identification: 3972
Location:
Lagos
Team: Programme Operations
Grade: 3
Job Schedule: Full time
Post Type: National
Job Category: Business Transformation
Role Purpose • The project Manager provides leadership and managerial oversight for the administrative, programmatic, and operational aspects of the programme in designated state.
• Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, s/he will oversee the day-to-day implementation of the programme and will have shard accountability for the quality of interventions and for the effective financial and operational management including financial and budgetary oversight, timely implementation of activities, and effective stakeholder relationship management.
• S/he will also be responsible for developing and maintaining strong working relationships with the donor, government, and partner agencies, operating in the State and federal level.
• The PM is responsible to oversee the development, implementation, and adherence of Monitoring and Evaluation systems put in place, work plans, technical program quality standards (including processes and procedures and reporting), and adherence to the donor and SCI regulations.
Key Areas of Accountability In consultation and agreement with the Chief of Party, provide:
• Overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the programme in designated State.
• Attract and maintain strong working relationship with partners and stakeholders.
• Ensure state level representation by the programme on behalf of Save the Children, builds trust and influence with Government and other key stakeholders, highlighting where effective practise can positively influence policy.
• Lead the development of high-quality programming, annual plans and budgeting processes for the programme, as and when necessary.
• Ensure that an effective monitoring system is in place in the programme state for achieving agreed targets and sound financial management, as well as ensuring that value for money can be effectively demonstrated to the donor.
• Oversee the state programme operational and analytical research, coordinate the dissemination of results, and ensure that research informs advocacy.
• Ensure that other technical sectors in the state (e.g., Nutrition, Advocacy) are coordinated, integrated, and support each other to optimize the project purposes and objectives.
• Lead on the submission of the state quarterly and annual reports and submission of deliverables.
• Inspire, lead and motivate the state programme team to deliver project objectives, including technical advisors and consultants, and the finance and admin staff working on the project.
• Ensure the project and its team comply with the requirements of Save the Children’s Safeguarding Policy to ensure maximum protection for children, adults, and the environment.
Program Management And Implementation
• Oversee the development and successful implementation of state work plans for the programme components.
• Ensure the smooth running of all routine and supplemental immunization with a view to reducing unimmunized and zero dose activities.
• Work closely with the Programme MEAL Team and the CO MEAL Team to develop appropriate monitoring and evaluation plans and with managers of technical components to ensure technical program objectives are met.
• Ensure compliance with all grant provisions, and timely fulfilment of the State programmatic reporting requirements.
• Lead the development of Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) and procurement plan for the component of the project within the state.
• Initiate and oversee timely implementation of approved activities and ensure excellent budget management to ensuring minimal variance on approved state budget of the project monthly.
• Maintain and ensure the timely and accurate updating of projec
