Program Manager at Solina Group

Solina Group – Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR) is an indigenous nonprofit institution that works to accelerate positive health, social and economic reforms through high-quality program design and implementation, capacity building, implementation science research and knowledge generation, as well as agenda setting and stakeholder convening across human development sectors. Our work seeks to benefit primarily disadvantaged and under-served populations. We implement transformation programs in Nigeria and are currently expanding our footprint to several West and Central African countries. We are building a competent world-class management team to enable us sustainably achieve our strategic growth objectives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Manager

Location: Abuja

Description and Objectives

The Program Manager will provide technical and operational leadership for the execution of assigned SCIDaR programs
This will involve day-to-day management of all program workflows and provision of direct oversight for Program Officers executing assigned program activities
She/he will bear ultimate responsibility for all team deliverables and lead program-related interactions with primary clients as well as other relevant stakeholders
The Program Manager will also be responsible for providing program status updates and supporting the Program Director for financial planning.

Technical Responsibilities – Program Management
Program design and planning:

Provide technical leadership for the development of diagnostic methodologies and tools to understand system issues and develop insights for clients
Lead the design of program interventions to address systems challenges identified from diagnostics
Lead the development of comprehensive program results frameworks, risk logs, work plans, budgets, and monitoring processes

Program implementation:

Lead day-to-day execution of program activities and manage workflows of assigned SCIDaR Program Officers
Monitor program risks and troubleshoot program challenges, identify and implement creative solutions.
Ensure close collaboration and coordination with cooperating partners to guarantee smooth implementation of activities and achievement of results
Lead all program activities and be the primary contact point for donor program officers and other stakeholders
Facilitate routine technical problem-solving sessions with the primary client and relevant stakeholders to brainstorm implementation challenges and align on decisions to guide the path forward

Program monitoring and reporting:

Regularly monitor and review program activities to ensure quality, accountability, and contractual compliance with agreed deliverables and performance indicators as per the scope of work (see Section VI – Appendix)
Lead the preparation of monthly/quarterly technical and financial reports (the latter will be in collaboration with the designated Finance Officer)
Monitor program expenditure and ensure efficient utilization of program resources; liaise with Program Director to make adjustments to program activities in-line with budget realities as required
Facilitate structured mid-term and end-term program evaluations

Program staff development and team building:

Facilitate program onboarding briefing with the program team at the beginning of a new program (or new staff upon joining an existing program) to communicate the program expectations, staff roles, deliverables and performance indicators
Support individual team members to identify and document learning goals at the beginning of the program (or new staff upon joining an existing program), and facilitate feedback sessions to track their progress
Coordinate technical capacity building activities for program staff, and assess their competency gains
Facilitate periodic (at least monthly) individual performance reviews and provide feedback to program staff on their strengths and re-direction needs as is it applies to program activities and deliverables
Coordinate all team management issues, including but not limited to team communication, data storage, and sharing modalities, team workstation, facilities, and other logistics, team bonding activities, etc.

Organizational learning and documentation:

Lead the documentation of the best practices in the development of programs, prepare sets of necessary materials, tools, and other resources
Coordinate routine archiving of all program documentation on the organization’s shared drive, and oversee cleanup of all documents at the close of programs
Participate in periodic organization-wide events to share critical insights from the program with other managers and directors

Institutional Leadership Responsibilities
As an institutional leader and a part of SCIDaR’s Management Team, the Program Manager will be required to contribute substantially to organizational strategy and management in ways including, but not limited to:

Organizational strategy:

Identification and execution of institutional strategic priorities for SCIDaR that align with the mission and values, and that are responsive to the evolving trends in the human capital development sectors;
Support for executive management as needed with institutional representation; business development and brand management; planning and budgeting; people development, and general leadership and oversight for the organization.

Business/Proposal Development Support:

Lead the technical development of proposals as assigned by the Program Director; including background data gathering and research for proposal efforts, participating in brainstorming meetings to pool strategies and ideas and writing-up technical components of proposals
Identify opportunities, liaise, and develop networks with government, non-governmental organizations, partners, and donors to promote an understanding of SCIDaR’s work and ensure the sustainability of SCIDaR operations in collaboration with Program Director
Provide support and training on proposal development processes to build the capacity of staff

Talent management:

Participate as required in the comprehensive in-house professional development program that includes periodic training needs assessment; new staff onboarding and orientation; in-class training sessions; staff mentoring program; etc.
Support Program Directors to anticipate project staffing requirements and planning staff placements to satisfy both employee professional development needs and project needs;
Participate in the reviews of current SCIDaR staff performance evaluation framework for appropriateness for cadres of technical staff

Procurement and vendor management:

Review all program procurement requests from Program Officers and provide recommendations for the Project Director’s approval in-line with SCIDaR’s procurement regulations

Travel and logistics management:

Review and approve all program team travel in-line with SCIDaR’s travel policies to ensure safety and efficiency for all staff
Information and Communication Technology:
Request ICT infrastructure and support services required for the effective execution of program activities
Ensure deployed ICT infrastructure and support services are used and maintained appropriately while in the custody of the program team

Required Competencies
Core Requirements:

Compelling evidence of interest in and commitment to the mission of SCIDaR;
Commitment to helping build the organization for a minimum of two years in the role;
Demonstrated strong strategic thinking, problem-solving and thought leadership abilities;
Advanced computer usage skills with proficiency in Microsoft® Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
Reliable people manager, able to manage and promote inclusive and diverse teams within the organization;
Secure relationship manager, highly impactful influencing and persuasion skills;
Fast learner, open to learning from peers, subordinates, and supervisors collaboratively and at a rapid pace;
Results oriented performer, experienced in developing and tracking self and team with clear KPIs;
Strong verbal and written communications skills,

Education and Experience

Academic training: Minimum of a Master’s Degree in International Development, Policy and Strategy Development, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Management or similarly relevant field;
Experience: Minimum of seven years of progressive experience implementing development programs, with a good understanding of the operations of the government, donors, and other development organizations
Consulting expertise: in strategy, systems strengthening in a major consulting firm a plus.

Appendix (Program-specific documentation)

Upon engagement on any SCIDaR program, the Program Manager will co-develop or align on program specific scope of work and deliverables with the Program Director and the client
The following documents will then guide the development of program-specific KPIs for the Program Manager, which will be tracked in addition to the technical responsibilities captured in Section III above.

The following documents will serve as reference material for each program:

Program results framework and workplan
Program budget
Stakeholder engagement framework and communication plan

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

SCIDaR is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.

Application Closing Date
Monday 22nd July, 2019.

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