VSO is the world's leading independent international development
organization that works through volunteers to fight poverty in
developing countries by delivering innovative development programmes
in over 40 countries around the world. VSO has been operating
acrossNigeria since 1958 and has accompanied the
country through complex social change and growth. As part of its
current countrystrategy 2012 15, VSO Nigeria works with poor and
marginalized young men andwomen in an Integrated way.
Position Overview
VSO Nigeria is seeking a dynamic experienced, and competent Head of
Programmes to guide the overall Country Programme strategy and
implementation of related activities within the country Programme. The
position manages the development, implementation and successful
delivery of VSO's programmeswithin the agreed Country Strategy:
manages program me teams and partnersnips to maximize vas's impact in
reducing poverty. This position also is responsible for fund raising
to support the growth of the Nigeria programme. S/he will report to
the Country Director and will be located in Abuja, Nigeria (With
frequent travels to project locations): it also will have line
management responsibility for at least 7 programmes staff.
Job Title: Head of Programmes
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Program me Development and Management
Develop and design overall program me delivery activities and
proactively monitoroverall program me progress by
developing and overseeing the implementation of the program me
Monitoring & Evaluation Framework for the country Programme.
• People Management
Effectively lead and develop a high performing programme team within
the performance management framework; act as a mentor and contribute
to development of shared vision among key stakeholders.
• Financial Management
Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop and manage overall programme
budget, providing accurate and timely reports on
expenditure, monitoring expenditures and costs against benefits
realized as programmes progress
• Fund Raising:
Develop a funding plan that maximizes andincreases VSO's external
funding base and ensures compliance with funding and
Donor requirements. Proactively identify funding opportunities, and
lead in the development of concepts and proposals.
Responsible for donor relationship management to ensure high standard
of performance in all aspects of resource
Management.
• Strategic Leadership
As a member of Senior Management Team, support the development of an
organizational culture that reflects our values, promotes
accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of
learning, creativity and innovation and
empowers staff, volunteers, partners and communities maximize their
potential to achieve significant impact in our programmes.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Applicants are expected to have the following skills, qualification
and experience.
• Degree in social science or any related field, preferably at
postgraduate level.
• At least ten years relevant senior level work experience in
Programme Management, Resource
• Mobilization and management; Team Leadership and Partnership.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to vary
communication content and
style to suit audience.
• Experience of the financial management of budgets, including
building a budget, monitoring and
Managing expenditure
• Confidence and experience in external representation
• Must have demonstrated capacity for fund raising especially in
proposal writing,analyzing
and report writing skills
• Experience and knowledge in Youth Focused programming in the context
of developing countries.
• Excellent understanding of project cyclemanagement tools to ensure
effective planning,
resourcing, implementation and review of Programmes
• Experience in successfully developing and managing large and complex
program me budgets.
• Strong leadership and people management skills; managing within
large complex global teams
• Ability to work as an effective team member in a multi cultural environment
• Excellent networking, facilitation and interpersonal skills
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please send your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and covering letter
to vsonigeria@vsoint.org . CV should includethree names of your
nominated referees. We respect all candidates but we can onlyrespond
to shortlisted candidates.
Application Deadline May 27th,2013.
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