National Program Manager at Chemonics International

National Program Manager

Location: Nigeria

Job Summary

• Chemonics seeks a National Program Manager for an anticipated multi-year, DFID-funded education programme in Nigeria
• The programme will focus on supporting improved learning for an estimated 1.5 million children in three states in northern Nigeria and support state and non-state systems benefitting 8,000,000 children nationally
• We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of programme, including overall management of relationships with other DFID programmes and key stakeholders, including the Nigerian government
•  Liaise with the Nigerian government, stakeholders, and counterparts in the public and private sectors
• Manage implementation of project activities and liaise with project teams to ensure technical coordination

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Science, International Development, or a related discipline is required; Advanced Degree in Education or relevant discipline is preferred
• Minimum of ten years of professional experience managing large (£30m and above), complex donor-funded education projects of similar scale, scope and complexity in developing countries, including a minimum of four years as team leader
• Demonstrated international thought leadership in the field of international education preferred
• Experience leading large teams and managing programs that achieve results, with a focus on adaptive management
• Track record of progressive responsibility
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.

Application Deadline
17th September, 2019.


Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should
Click here to apply online