Job Summary
As Program Manager, you willprovide overall leadership to theSTaR Nigeria project team and be responsible for the overall management of the project including the quality of programmatic implementation (including monitoring, evaluation and learning) and administrative elements of the project to serve the poor and vulnerable. You are responsible for ensuring that project results are achieved on time and on budget, including strategies for phase out and sustainability, and that the budget is consumed as planned. As a senior leader, you will proactively manage security and mitigate security risks.

Job Responsibilities
Project Implementation:
Oversee the set-up of the STaR Project in Northern Nigeria as per the design detailed in proposal documentation (narrative, logframe, budget and MEAL plan); donor contract and CRS policies and standards.
Under the leadership of the Project Director, support the development and iterative revision of STaR’s performance tracking tools (workplans, Detailed Implementation Plans (DIPS), expenditure plans, procurement plans etc) and oversee the utilisation of these tracking tools to ensure effective and efficient delivery of STaR project.
Under guidance from the Project Director, oversee delivery of the Nigeria component of STaR ensuring quality in conformity with CRS technical approaches, models and project management standards. Responsibility will include ensuring timely and quality implementation of the project as per the project’s performance tracking tools (workplans, Detailed Implementation Plans (DIPS), expenditure and procurement plans etc); and, ensuring the project meets the planned expenditure rates.
Provide scheduled and ad hoc reporting on STaR’s implementation progress to the Project Director, DERR and other stakeholders including government ministries and department agencies (MDAs).
Under the guidance of the DERR, ensure STaR project structure and activity implementation are aligned to CRS NE Nigeria recovery and resilience portfolio objectives
Coordination and Representation:
Under the direction of the Project Director, lead coordination, representation and partnership initiatives aimed at ensuring STaR contributes to the overall delivery of CRS’ strategies in Nigeria, Niger and Chad.
Under the direction of the DERR, ensure STaR works in a coordinated manner with other CRS projects and other external interventions to avoid duplication.
Financial & Statutory Reporting and Auditing:
Identify vacancies and under the direction of the Project Director/DERR, work jointly with HR departments to fill the vacancies ensuring adequate resourcing for each position before advertising the position (this entails developing and reviewing role profiles / job descriptions, reviewing and aligning payroll bands, advertising vacant positions, managing the interviewing processes, making appointments, overseeing orientation and probation periods)
Develop Performance Agreements (PAs) with clear and measurable Key Performance Measures (KPMs) and regularly review staff performance in line with CRS policies and milestones for direct reports.
Create and oversee a culture of staff mentorship and development by identifying and encouraging talent through on-the-job coaching, TDYs and horizontal / vertical job re-assignments.
Work closely with relevant Finance and HR staff to ensure adequate budgetary allocation for project staff remuneration.
Support the Project Director to routinely review staffing structures for each location to improve performance, accountability and delivery
Support the HR to manage staff exit processes in a way that reduces liability on CRS and complies with Governments’ labour laws and CRS’ policies.
Background, Experience& Requirements

Education and Experience
Minimum of master’s degree in Agriculture, Health, Development Studies or related field
At least 8 years of working experience in agriculture, development or food security programs – including focus on at least one of the following sectors – agriculture, health, livelihoods, nutrition, or governance/peacebuilding
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Experience with participatory methods and partnerships
Excellent English language oral and written communication, training and facilitation skills. Fluency in Hausa and/or Kanuri language is an added advantage as well as experience with northern Nigerian context.
Proven experience in analyzing gender and applying gender-responsive methods to project implementation.
Understanding of faith-based organizations and capacity-building in local partnerships
Experience in staff development and partner capacity
Understanding of KFW (or German Government) grant provisions, policies and guidelines, including reporting requirements will be an added advantage.

Personal Skills:
Proven leadership and ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams
Proven experience in building and maintaining institutional linkages
Ability to work to meet deadlines in multiple tasking environments
Excellent organization, planning and analytical skills; detail oriented
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated strength in relationship management
Travel Required 50%to field locations in Borno and Adamawa

Key Working Relationships:
Supervisory:Governance Officer, Social Cohesion Officer, Livelihoods Officer, MEAL Officer and SILC Officer
Internal: Director of Early Recovery and Resilience, Agriculture and Livelihoods Adviser, Governance Adviser, MEAL Manager, Infrastructure Specialist, Grants Specialist, DCR Emergency Response and Recovery
External: government ministries departments and agencies, local and international NGOs, coordination platforms and working groups, community leaders
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results:
Trusting Relationships
Professional Growth
Partnership
Accountability
Application Closing Date
13th June, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should download the “CRS Application Form” using the link below, fill and send with a detailed Resume as one document (in a PDF Format) indicating the position being applied for and the Job Ref Code as the subject of the application (e.g. Program Manager II PMS310519) to: vacancies.ne.nigeria@crs.org