Senior Project Manager (HeRON) - Yola

Job Description

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Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in health-related field, with a post-graduate qualification (Preferably Master’s degree) in public health, development studies, or any other relevant field. - Previous Training in Project Management, Systems Strengthening, Leadership and Governance is an added advantage

Work Experience, Required Technical Skills & Leadership Competencies:

- Minimum 3 years’ experience in coordination and implementation of health programs, specifically in management of health system strengthening (HSS) programs, working jointly with national, state, and/or local health actors to strengthen the quality and responsiveness of services. - Technical expertise and working knowledge in advocacy, HSS and health governance; Technical skill in participatory processes, and methodologies, preferably in a conflict or post-conflict environment. - Background in situation analysis, health assessments - Demonstrated good judgment and decision-making skills - Ability to handle a large and dynamic workload, work under pressure and meet deadlines - Experience in general management, including financial and budget management, HR and logistics management - Experience managing geographically dispersed teams and working in tandem with local stakeholders - Skills and experience of remote management and willingness to travel extensively; Flexible, diplomatic and have ability and willingness live and work under pressure of workloads - Experience in reports writing and budgeting (organization and donor reporting) - Familiarity of the context of Adamawa State

Languages: English Fluency (spoken and written)

Computer/Other Tech Requirements:

Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Ability to Travel: 30% ability to travel to field locations

Standards of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons, and several others.

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.

Working Environment: This position is based at IRC Field Office in Yola.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.