Project Manager at Search for Common Ground (SFCG)

Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is an international non-profit organization that promotes the peaceful resolution of conflict. With headquarters in Washington, DC and Brussels, Belgium, Search’s mission is to transform how individuals, organizations, and governments deal with conflict - away from destructive approaches towards cooperative solutions. With more than 600 staff worldwide, Search implements projects in more than 30 countries across the globe.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager - A Community-Centered Approach to Transforming Criminality and Violence in the Niger Delta

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Anticipated start date: 1st May, 2024

Job Responsibilities
Representation and coordination:

• Under the guidance of the Head of Programme Implementation – Niger Delta, represents Search in the project implementation initiatives;
• Provides orientation of Search at the local level and supervises staff comprising Coordinators, Officers and Assistants under the project;
• Provides strong coordination support to NGOs, partners, and national authorities through the establishment of wider consultation and collaborative processes to achieve the project goal.
• Responsible for the coordination of all project activities.
• Be Search’s media contact for the project when delegated by the Country Director / Head of Programme Implementation - Niger Delta;
• Represent Search with donors in the absence and instance of the Head of Programme Implementation.

Program strategy, development, and planning:

• Support in implementing Search’s strategic directions in the region;
• Collaborate with relevant staff in other Search offices for quality program development and planning;
• Support in coordinating new business development, including coordinating the development of concept notes and proposals; and
• Advises Country Management on program needs

Program oversight, quality assurance, reporting:

• Ensures proper implementation of the project based on continuous monitoring and analysis of the core objectives of the projects as outlined above;
• Leads the project and facilitates the attainment of the project expected results in the implementation states, in close collaboration with the Head of Programme Implementation;
• Ensures effective application of results-based management methodologies.
• Develop and monitor project work plans, effectiveness, and achievement of results;
• Monitors budgets versus actuals and cash flow for the project;
• Steer the project’s activities to meaningfully address needs in the ever-changing context;
• Ensures all donor and internal reports are submitted within internal deadlines and to expected quality;
• Build coalitions and networks with local partners for the project's effectiveness.

Human Resources Management and Organizational Development:

• Provide leadership support to the project staff and promote best practices in human resources management;
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian law and SFCG procedures on the project;
• Provide leadership support for the adequate implementation of the performance management system including performance objectives and planning, review, appraisal, and staff development; and
• Provide Coaching and Counseling advice to staff when necessary and lead initiatives to develop staff capacity

Leadership:

• Contribute to the discussions around the overall strategy and direction of the country program and the organization;
• Ensure that the project is maintaining a coordinated and agreed information exchange both internally and in its dealing with external parties;
• Ensure effective implementation and compliance with the overall finance and guidance manual and compliance with procedures required by grant or contract agreements;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related area is required while a Master's in Conflict Resolution, International Relations, Project Management, or a related field would be an added benefit;
• At least 7 years of experience in peacebuilding, advocacy, dialogue, Do No Harm, training, and capacity-building-related work.
• At least five (5) years of experience in managing teams and projects in the field of conflict resolution, conflict transformation, advocacy, and training development or related fields.

Other Relevant Requirements:

• Knowledge of and exposure to a wide range of peace, conflict transformation, governance, development and humanitarian issues;
• Good knowledge of the country context, context of the Niger Delta Region and ability to network with both civil society and public sector
• Ability to review and analyze and interpret financial reports, budget versus actuals, financial projections and procurement documentation;
• Good interpersonal and networking skills, as well as the ability to conduct professional working relationships;
• Analytical capacity, including the ability to analyze and articulate peace, human security and conflict issues;
• Ability to work with people at all levels, ranging from high-level national officials to community leaders;
• Experience in setting performance objectives of teams and leading a team.
• Willingness to keep abreast of new developments on security sector reforms,, policies, laws and peace-building fields;
• Good knowledge of Niger Delta Region, including the political, economic, development and social dimensions;
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) and other software
• Detail-oriented with ability to meet deadlines, both prescribed and self-imposed
• Willingness and desire to learn while demonstrating self-initiative
• Ability to adapt to new cultures and work in diverse environments
• Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of respect and inclusion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English is a requirement.

Application Closing Date
10th April, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online