Programme Manager – ECOS Project

Programme Manager – ECOS Project

Neem Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental organization founded as a direct response to the problem of insecurity in Nigeria. The Foundation was established under Nigerian law in January 2016 and is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission. We are committed to improving the lives of those affected by the insurgency and preventing violence ...

Programme Manager – ECOS Project

• Job Type Contract
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience 10 years
• Location Abuja
• Job Field Project and Program Management

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• The Programme Manager will oversee the day-to-day delivery of the peacebuilding project across the five states. The role involves turning the approved activity schedule into a practical calendar, managing a twelve-person field team, coordinating with partners, and keeping a clear view of progress and risks in every location.
• This is a hands-on role with a busy schedule and a fixed end date. We are looking for someone who is organised, decisive, able to hold colleagues and partners accountable without damaging relationships, and willing to spend significant time in the field.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning and delivery

• Maintain the project workplan and turn it into a practical calendar for each cluster, making sure training, field visits and network meetings are properly sequenced.

• Coordinate the Community Security Training Institute and the training that follows it.

• Track delivery against the plan, identify slippage early, and propose adjustments before they become problems.

• Partner management

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with partner organisations.

• Carry out quality assurance visits to committees and partner teams, and act on what those visits find.

• Keep partners informed of changes, decisions and donor requirements, and make sure their questions reach the right person quickly.

• Team management

• Line manage the field team of six Multimedia Officers and six First Responder Field Staff, including workplanning, supervision, performance management and professional development.

• Coordinate the technical consultants supporting communications and monitoring work.

• Monitoring, reporting and learning

• Prepare clear monthly, quarterly and annual narrative reports for the consortium lead and donor.

• Work with the MEL Consultant and partner M&E officers to ensure data is collected consistently, used to improve delivery, and available when reporting falls due.

• Document results as they happen, including changes in community security, religious freedom and interfaith cooperation.

• Finance and compliance

• Work with the