Marie
Stopes Nigeria (MSN) is a results-orientated non- Governmental organization,
which uses modern management and marketing techniques to provide family
planning and other reproductive health-care clinical services in undeserved
communities. MSN’s goal is to empower men and women to choose when to have children
by improving access to family planning and related reproductive health
services,
Stopes Nigeria (MSN) is a results-orientated non- Governmental organization,
which uses modern management and marketing techniques to provide family
planning and other reproductive health-care clinical services in undeserved
communities. MSN’s goal is to empower men and women to choose when to have children
by improving access to family planning and related reproductive health
services,
MSN is part of Marie Stopes international’s Global
Partnership which operates in 43 countries and is the largest
non-Governmental provider of family planning in the world.
Partnership which operates in 43 countries and is the largest
non-Governmental provider of family planning in the world.
Job Title: Head of Projects
Location: Abuja
– Nigeria
– Nigeria
Reporting to:
Country Director
Country Director
Duration of contract:
2 years
2 years
Probationary period:
6 months
6 months
Responsibilities
Project Management:
Oversee all aspects of donor funded project
implementation including:
implementation including:
- Ensure
activities are implemented on time and within budget, - oversee
project budget management, - write
reports, position papers, updates and proposals - communicate
and coordinate with project partners - line
management of Project Managers
Research, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Oversee MSN’s
Research, Monitoring and Evaluation (RM&E) function
External Relations
- Ensure
relationships and network with stakeholders, and relevant private, public
and not-for-profit orqanisations are created and maintained - Ensure MSN is
well represented and respected among key groups
Fund-raising
- Identify
Requests for Proposals (RFPs) relevant to MSN, - Ensure at the
project planning stage that all MSN teams are included and
consulted, - Write concept
notes and proposals, - Identify
opportunities for partnerships or alliances that will lead to new
funding
Leadership
- As a member
of the senior management team, demonstrate a strong commitment to MSN’s
mission and goals and encourage a similar commitment from all team
members - Actively
contribute to the strategic direction and planning of the organization - From time to
time represent the organization at meetings, workshops, press conferences,
or other forums
Requirements:
- A degree or
diploma in development or a related field - At least ten
years experience in a project management role for a non-governmental
development organizations, at least five of which must be in a senior
management role - A strong self
drive, excellent leadership skills, together with the ability to develop
and build relationships and above all get results. Highly proficient in
the English language, particularly in written work - Ability to
work to deadlines and motivate other to do the same - Excellent
team building and leadership skills
Method of Application
Interested candidates are to send a written application
and CV (as a single attachment) to recruitment@mariestopes.org.ng
and CV (as a single attachment) to recruitment@mariestopes.org.ng
The position applied for must be quoted as the subject
of the email.
of the email.
Applications that do follow these standards will not be
accepted.
accepted.
Closing date for application is 3rd November 2011. For
more information, please visit our website www.mariestopes.org
more information, please visit our website www.mariestopes.org
