PROGRAMME MANAGER (NIGERIA)

We are a global team of experts and innovators tackling some of the world’s most pressing health challenges. We work with leaders and change makers around the globe to bring health strategies to life. We provide ideas, advice and technical know-how that enable our partners to build a path to lasting change. With 30 years’ experience in global health, we collaborate with our partners to explore existing evidence, combine expertise, scale up ideas and co-create solutions that accelerate change. This includes collaborating on policy design, managing initiatives, building powerful coalitions and galvanising social movements. Our impact is felt across whole communities, with a focus on women, girls and those who have been marginalised. As part of MSI Reproductive Choices, all our profits go back into supporting MSI’s own mission of children by choice, not chance. We believe in a world where everyone can access the high-quality health services they need, without financial burden. As Programme Manager you are responsible for the effective and efficient project and contract management of long and short-term projects for a variety of clients. It is expected the post-holder will have a pivotal role in the planning, operations and delivery of Nigeria-based, and potentially regional, programmes with the aim of strengthening health systems and improving health outcomes for women and girls. Working in close collaboration with the Team Leader and programme team to deliver the programme you will work closely with other Options’ Departments and teams to enable projects to be carried out on time and to budget and within Options’ quality standards of delivery. It is anticipated the post-holder will have responsibility for the following on their assigned programmes: o Project Management o Financial Management o Contracting and head contract management The post-holder will also play a key role in supporting business development proposals across the organisation. Excellent financial management skills Ability to work on a wide range of projects and other issues simultaneously Self-starter, can work independently or as part of a team Critical thinking and problem solving skills Ability to plan and manage work in a highly organised way Excellent communicator both in writing and verbally Good negotiation skills Flexible attitude to work and ability to work in challenging working environments Sensitive to other cultures Knowledge of a spread of international donors, including FCDO, USAID, CIFF, BMGF etc. Knowledge of the Health sector and international development issues, with particular knowledge in one of the following areas: health systems strengthening, health financing, advocacy and accountability, gender, or social norms change Significant experience of working in international development at Programme Management level Extensive experience of the development and implementation of programmes Experience in people management and management of teams Experience in distance management of relations between a head office and an internationally based team Experience of managing large, complex donor-funded budgets Experience in strategic planning Experience working in resource constrained settings and low and middle income countries Experience of close working relationships with partners and consortia Experience of contracts and contracting Experience in delivering and managing commercial contracts Experience of networking to build successful relationships with potential clients, collaborators and consultants Experience in fundraising / business development Benefits Options offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave allowance, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and a performance related bonus scheme. Application Process Closing date for applications is: Thursday 5 December. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. Interviews will be held week commencing 9 December. Please note that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks including criminal record check, identification check, employment references and right to work verification (where appropriate). Other Information Options is dedicated to equal opportunity for all and recognises that every individual is unique. Whilst we always seek to embrace individual differences and celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we also want to ensure that every team member is suited to their role and that they are given the best opportunity to succeed . Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment. We seek people who are pro-choice, promote diversity and inclusion, are energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision. Applicants must have the right to work in Nigeria.