JOB DESCRIPTION
Primary Functions & Responsibilities:
- Lead the implementation of activities through the operationalization of the work plan
- With the MEL Manager, ensure high-quality data is being collected to demonstrate project impact and results
- Adapt project approaches and interventions, as needed, to reach targets and milestones
- Develop high-quality deliverables, including quarterly progress reports, that meet donor requirements and deadlines
- Identify and address implementation challenges
- Support the development of training materials
- Monitor the project budget to ensure a healthy burn rate and allowability of costs
- Serve as the primary liaison with public and private sector counterparts, including local government agencies, and other key stakeholders
- Prepare and provide a quarterly presentation to the donors on project progress
- Represent the project at external events
- Advise TechnoServe’s Program Development team on project proposals, as needed
Qualifications:
- A master’s degree or equivalent in business, international development, economics, or other relevant field with at least 7 years of experience. Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience.
- At least eight years of relevant professional experience in international development.
- At least five years of experience managing and implementing medium to large programs.
- Extensive experience managing large teams at a high level of leadership (e.g., Team Lead, Chief of Party, Program Director).
- Prior work experience or collaboration with private sector companies and businesses.
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a broad range of public and private sector counterparts and other key stakeholders.
- Deep understanding of the plastic waste sector.
- Experience leading large donor-funded projects is highly desirable.
- Experience working in Nigeria is preferred.
- Experience in successfully implementing gender-integrated programs is a plus.
Required Languages: Fluency in English is required.
Travel: Local travel 40-50%
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Extensive project management skills, including strategic planning, stakeholder coordination, resource allocation, compliance monitoring, and performance tracking
- A good understanding of waste management, particularly the Nigerian plastic waste sector is desirable.
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills in a multicultural environment.
- Ability to work with tight deadlines while managing multiple tasks and priorities.
- Ability to develop well-written, cohesive analyses and reports.
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
Kurmin Musa, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Job Overview
Location
Kurmin Musa, Kaduna State, Nigeria
