Job Title: Project Manager – Nigerian Nationals Only
Job ref.: 200000LJ
Location: Abuja
Job: Program Management
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Employee Status: Manager
Job Type: Full-time
Job Level: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time
Project Summary
- The CORE Group Partnership Project (CGPP) is a multi-country, multi-partner initiative providing financial support, on-the-ground technical guidance and support to strengthen host country efforts to eradicate polio. The premise of this project is to work through existing networks of international and local NGOs with established child survival activities in high risk areas of priority countries. A country-level Secretariat coordinates the work of CORE group members in a manner that complements the work of other implementing partners. The work of all CORE members is in support of the national action plan for polio eradication, 5-year health plans and consistent with national MDG goals.
- The USAID – funded Core Group Global Health Security (CG-GHS) Project supports a multi-lateral. multi-sectoral approach to strengthening local and global health security by strengthening capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats whether occurring naturally or being deliberately spread. Achieving global health security requires an inclusive and collaborative effort that builds on the interdependencies among communities, civil society, the private sector and governments. Specifically, the work performed within the auspices of Global Health Security Agenda is designed to help member countries fulfill their obligations to the meet targets identified by the International Health Regulations (2005) as measured through joint External Evaluations. One of the core activities within the GHS project is disease surveillance and community engagement as part of its ongoing polio work. CGPP-GHS project in Nigeria will coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders and line ministries addressing livestock and wildlife health, as well as environmental health, through a “one Health” approach. This new approach provides the opportunity to record those unusual events and reports them up; so, they may be investigated and triaged quickly before they could become outbreaks or worse, epidemics.
- CGPP – GHS project coordinates and expands the work of organizations in the CORE Group NGO Network.
- The CGPP -GHS project NGO Network in Nigeria is implemented by 3 PVOs (Save the Children International, International Medical Corps and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) dedicated to addressing infectious disease threats through community programming.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
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- Advanced Degree in Public Health, Animal Health, Epidemiology, Preventive medicine, and related biomedical disciplines.
- At least 10 years addressing animal and human health threats with at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership position (with practical experience in preparedness and response planning and systems)
- Good knowledge of One Health Concept, GHSA, OIE-PVS, and IHR -2005 principles
- Demonstrated experience in applying One Health approaches to address community -based disease challenges
- Strong understanding of the Nigeria national One Health &community health strategy
- Experience with public health programs in developing country context supported by bilateral agencies such as USAID, CDC and International agencies such as FAO, OIE, and WHO preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability in consensus building and constructively leading a team
- Possession of analytical, problem-solving and strategic planning skills
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and written/verbal communication skills, including in cross-cultural settings
- Previous experience working in a consortium and a team player with the demonstrated professional maturity to work with a multi-sector team to deliver combined results
- Proficiency in MOH, PHIS, EPI info, MS Excel, SPSS, GIS and other data management software and MS Office
- Fluency in English
- Required Languages – Ability to speak Hausa will be an Advantage
- Travel – include percentage of required travel, if applicable. Could be stated as Must be willing and able to travel up to 70 %.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent analytical skills with ability to detect and report inconsistencies
- Excellent organizational skills with great attention to detail
- Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
- Proactive, resourceful, solution oriented and results-oriented
- Ability to work collaboratively
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with relevant donors’ regulations is a plus.
- Proficient in Excel and experience with Word and PowerPoint. Knowledge of financial reporting software a plus.
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
- Integrity
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Builds Relationships
- Develops Talent
- Strategic Mindset
- Accountability & Stewardship
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note
- Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
- Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
- CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
- CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Features
Job Category | Manager |