Job title : Project Manager- PRiFN
Job Location : Kano
Deadline : June 10, 2024
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Job Summary:
The Project Manager will identify and manage internal team members as well as that will support the implementation of an 18-month project in Kano States, Nigeria. S/he will lead the overall implementation and management of the project, including providing oversight of activities, developing work plans, overseeing the project budget, overseeing monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and reporting to the donor on delivery and progress. The Project Manager will continuously develop operational efficiencies and drive innovations in delivery. S/he will serve as the primary point of contact with the donor, ensuring that the project meets established objectives and targets.
Program/Practice/Department Overview:
TechnoServe’s Promoting Rice Fortification in Nigeria (PRiFN) will support two large mills to produce fortified rice that will be channeled through the Home-Grown School Feeding program (HGSFP), targeting 200,000 primary/secondary school children. The overarching goal is to build the capacity of millers to produce fortified rice, while improving the nutrition of school-fed children.
Primary Functions & Responsibilities:
Project Inception Phase
- Work with the HR team to recruit and onboard project team members.
- Complete a rapid assessment of the selected communities and develop a database of stakeholders playing in the rice value chain in the project geographies, i.e., rice producers, millers/processors, school communities where the HGSFP is taking place.
- Develop the work plan for the entirety of the project, as well as detailed yearly work plans which must be signed off by the Deputy Country Director.
- Support the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) officer in developing the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Package and tools.
- Support the procurement of contractors by developing the ToRs/RFPs/EOI as required.
- Drive community entry and sensitization activities using simple and engaging models that encourage and attract buy-in from target beneficiaries and stakeholders in the communities.
- In collaboration with the Deputy Country Director and the Operations lead, develop a procurement plan based on resource requirements for the duration of the project.
Project Implementation Phase
- Lead the implementation of activities that will achieve all the project targets and milestones.
- Develop a risk register that would capture the risks and mitigations encountered throughout the life of the project
- Ensure that monthly/quarterly/annual reports are submitted to the donor(s) on or before the due date(s)
- Update project work plans monthly and ensure timely implementation of the activities in line with work plans and activity schedules.
- Monitor project budget regularly to ensure that spending is aligned with i) donor’s burn rate expectation and, ii) TechnoServe’s policy of zero spend on non-allowable expenses.
- Work closely with the project MEL specialist as well as the regional MEL advisor to ensure high-quality data for internal programming and reporting purposes.
- Together with the MEL Specialist and communications Specialist, develop a detailed knowledge and communication plan for disseminating learnings and impact to both internal and external audiences.
- Lead the development of the training materials and manage the train-the-trainer sessions.
- Continuous engagement with the relevant state government agencies focused in the rice value chain especially with the desk officers.
- Assist program management and business development when required.
- Represent the project and organization, at internal and external functions, as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition, Food Science and Technology, Agriculture Economics or a related discipline with at least 5 years’ experience or a Master’s degree in similar fields listed with at least 3 years’ experience in the below:
- At least 3 years of project management leadership in the development sector.
- At least 3 years of experience in implementing agriculture/value chain development projects in Nigeria.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Related work experience and knowledge of the Nigerian economic, social and development context preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in the management of multi-stakeholder relationships.
- Experience in implementing projects with nutrition or fortification outcomes is an advantage.
- Experience in market linkages i.e., linking producers with end users.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills in a multicultural
- Ability to work with tight deadlines while managing multiple tasks and projects.
- Ability to develop well-written, cohesive analyses and reports.
- Proven experience managing and motivating teams.
- Demonstrated understanding of the end-to-end operations of food processing at the micro and small enterprise level.
- An in-depth understanding of the rice value chain in Nigeria.
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