Program Manager

Position: Program Manager

Organization: CS-SUNN (Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria)

Location: Abuja

Reports to: Executive Secretary

Employment Type: (Annual Contract Renewal applicable)

About CS-SUNN:

The Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) is a non-governmental, non-profit coalition dedicated to transforming Nigeria into a nation where every citizen enjoys food and nutrition security. We achieve this by engaging government and non-state actors to raise awareness, sustain commitment, and effectively address under-nutrition in Nigeria. Formally launched on August 7, 2014, our coalition is committed to making a significant impact on nutrition in Nigeria.

Role Overview:

The Program Manager will provide overall leadership and management of CS-SUNN's programs across all boards, ensuring effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. The role involves managing all projects, leading the program team, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve the organization’s strategic objectives related to scaling up nutrition.

 The ideal candidate must be an experienced programs manager with a strong background in Nutrition, Health, Advocacy, social sciences, , organizational development in the INGO, NGO , CSOs level, or social works, with excellent leadership, people, emotional intelligent and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

·      Program Leadership and Strategy

o  Lead the design, planning, and implementation of all programs and projects within CS-SUNN, ensuring alignment with the project specific objectives and CS-SUNN’s strategic objectives.

o  Drive program innovation, ensuring that CS-SUNN remains at the forefront of nutrition advocacy and policy.

o  Develop and oversee strategic partnerships with NGOS, INGOS, CSO as well as government, civil society, donors, and other key stakeholders to enhance program reach and impact.

o  Ensure that programs are integrated with research, policy, advocacy, and capacity-building components to promote sustainability.

o  KPIs under this section would be

§ Development and execution of program strategies aligned with organization and project’s goal.

§ Development and achievement of specific program objectives within set timelines, including organizations strategic plan of action, AOPs and all project work plans

§ Percentage of planned activities completed on time and within scope

·      Program Planning and Management:

o  Develop and manage program plans, including objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.

o  Ensure that program activities align with project specific objectives as well as CS-SUNN’s strategic goals and objectives.

o   Organizational development, strong capacity building and mentoring skills to help identified organizations become prospective grant recipients. 

o  Monitor program progress, adjusting as necessary to ensure successful outcomes.

o  Ensuring compliance with donor requirements, organizational policies, and international standards in all program activities.

o  Supervise program staff, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance management to enhance team productivity.

o  Coordinate the development of key advocacy messages and strategic plans for program-related initiatives.

o  Key KPIs under this section would be

§ No of target Audience reached and influenced.

§ Effectiveness of advocacy efforts shown by no of policy changes influenced in line with project objectives across project locations

§ Engagement metrics with stakeholders (e.g., meetings held, partnerships formed)

§ Use of data to inform program decisions and improvements.

§ Project influence across CS-SUNN states/geographies

·      Team Leadership:

o  Lead and manage program teams, providing guidance, support, and motivation.

o  Coordinate with staff to ensure effective implementation of program activities and tasks.

o  Provide training and capacity-building support to program staff and partners.

o  Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the project team

o  Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members.

o  KPIS under this section will include the below and more

§ Performance ratings of program staff and improvement over time.

§ Completion of professional development plans and training for team members.

§ Improvement in skills or knowledge of staff and volunteers involved under the program Department.

§ Frequency and effectiveness of collaboration with other departments (e.g., M&E finance, communications) on program initiatives.

§ Feedback from other teams regarding support and collaboration

·      Stakeholder Engagement:

o  Engage with government bodies, NGOs, community leaders, and other stakeholders to support program initiatives.

o  Build and maintain strong relationships with partners and collaborators.

o  Facilitate meetings, workshops, and events to promote program objectives and gather input

o  KPIs under this section would be:

§ Feedback from beneficiaries and stakeholders on program effectiveness.

§ Satisfaction ratings from partner organizations.

§ Conduct regular surveys to gauge satisfaction levels of stakeholders and partners.

§ Number of partnerships established or maintained with other organizations and community stakeholders.

§ Feedback from stakeholders on program effectiveness and collaboration.

§ Track the number of beneficiaries reached through various projects and programs

·      Financial Management:

o  Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.

o  Oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies.

o  Monitor and control program expenditures, making necessary adjustments to stay within budget.

o  KPIs under this section would be:

§ Variance between budgeted and actual expenditures for programs.

§ Budget adherence and financial reporting accuracy.

§ Timeliness of financial reporting related to program funds

§ Percentage of projects completed within allocated budgets

§ Amount of funds raised or secured for nutrition programs for implementation of CS-SUNN strategic objectives

·      Monitoring and Evaluation:

o  Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks to assess program performance and impact.

o  Collect and analyze data to measure program outcomes and identify areas for improvement.

o  Prepare and present reports on program progress, challenges, and results to senior management and stakeholders.

o  KPIs under this section would be:

§ Quality (Definition: Assessment of the quality and comprehensiveness of program reports)

§ Target: Achieve a quality rating of at least 4 out of 5 in stakeholder reviews.

§ Evaluation Completion Rate (Definition: Percentage of programs evaluated against set indicators)

§ Target: 100% of programs evaluated annually.

§ Feedback Implementation Rate (Definition: Percentage of feedback from evaluations and stakeholders implemented in program planning)

§ Target: Implement at least 80% of actionable feedback.

§ 3. Learning and Adaptation (Definition: Number of lessons learned documented and integrated into program planning) 

·      Advocacy and Communication:

o  Support advocacy efforts related to program goals and objectives, including policy and budgetary advocacy.

o  Develop and disseminate program-related communication materials, including reports, briefs, and updates.

o  Represent CS-SUNN at relevant meetings, conferences, and events.

·      Risk Management:

o  Identify and assess risks associated with program activities and develop strategies to mitigate them.

o  Ensure that program implementation adheres to best practices and organizational standards.

·      Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, or a related field.

Master’s degree in public health, Nutrition, social sciences, or a related field is compulsory.

·      Professional Certifications:

o  Professional certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is compulsory.

·      Experience:

o  Minimum of 8- 15 years of experience in program management, project coordination, preferably Nutrition specific in the NGO, INGO, Nutrition or Public health sector.

o  Proven experience in managing donor-funded projects and understanding of donor compliance requirements.

o  Experience working with government bodies, NGOs, and community stakeholders.

o  Strong background in nutrition policies and best practices.

·      Skills:

o  Excellent project management and organizational development skills

o  Ability to Multitask and delegate

o  Ability to Use of OCAT to access organizational capacity and develop roadmaps to remedy challenges

o  Strong leadership and team management abilities.

o  Proficiency in financial management and budgeting.

o  Ability to develop and implement M&E frameworks and analyze data.

o  Strong communication, advocacy development and implementation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

o  Must have great Interpersonal Skills, people skills, strong emotional intelligence

o  Proficiency in the use of digital, Microsoft PowerPoint for presentation, facilitation and presentation skills, MS Word, MS Excel.

o  Grant seeking and development skills – Proposal writing skills, Ideation, concept development, investment case and proposal writing

o  Knowledge Management and Documentation skills

o  Ability to manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

·      Application Process:

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications to https://hrm.cs-sunn.org/   Or send application to recruitment@cs-sunn.org

The application deadline is Two weeks from publication date

CS-SUNN is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and skilled Project Manager to our team.