Program Manager I - Nutrition

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nutrition, public health, international development, International Relations or related fields required. Additional experience may substitute for some education.
  
• Minimum of 6-8 years of proven experience in relevant field-based nutrition project management in Nigeria required
  
• Experience in managing moderately complex projects preferably with an international NGO in Nigeria.
  
• Staff management experience of at least two years and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
  
• Experience in managing relations with multiple stakeholders would be a plus.
  

• Under the supervision of the Emergency Coordinator, provide technical and management leadership for the project throughout the project cycle to ensure project design, start-up, implementation and close-out are in line with CRS quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices.
  
• Build and manage close relationships with the State and Locality level health departments, Nutrition Cluster Representatives and members, other implementers and local partners to ensure project activities are implemented as an integrated part of the National Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) response and provided as part of a coordinated package of support. Oversee the development and sustenance of strong referral and support linkages between communities, outreach workers, health and nutrition facilities and health management structures.
  
• Lead project implementation, ensuring the appropriate targeting and technical quality of project-supported nutrition services, working closely with Government health staff and other implementing agencies to generate and use data, strengthen capacity of front-line workers and facilities, and implement a system of quality assurance.
  
• With the Emergency Coordinator, facilitate development and implementation of the project activities’ annual work plans , quarterly and annual reports, and other requests that may come in from the donor.
  
• Contribute to and support in carrying out the situation analysis for the nutrition sector to ensure timely and current data on maternal and child nutrition are available for the designing, development, and management of nutrition projects.
  
• With the wider project team and under the supervision of the Emergency Coordinator , ensure the financial, material and human resources for the quality implementation of the project are available at point and time of need. Facilitate timely and appropriate project expenditures, including procurement, in line with financial plans and efficient use and stewardship of project material sources.
  
• Effectively manage and supervise the project officers. Manage team dynamics, staff well-being and a safe work environment. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance management for direct reports.