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Friday, October 21, 2011

Marie Stopes Nigeria Vacancies: Head of Projects

Marie Stopes Nigeria Vacancies: Head of Projects

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,


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.
 
Job Title: Head of Projects
Location: Abuja - Nigeria
Reporting to: Country Director
Duration of contract: 2 years
Probationary period: 6 months

Responsibilities

Project Management:
Oversee all aspects of donor funded project 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
The position applied for must be quoted as the subject of the email.
Applications that do follow these standards will not be accepted.

Closing date for application is 3rd November 2011. For more information, please visit our website www.mariestopes.org

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