Project Manager at Jami Al Hakeem Foundation

Jami Al Hakeem Foundation (J-HF) is a women-led, nonprofit, non-governmental organization, registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in 2008. J-HF delivers humanitarian and developmental interventions across communities that covers various sectors; Education, WASH, Governance, Livelihood Empowerment, Protection, Community Security, Peace building, Food Security and Nutrition.

The interventions of J-HF target marginalized and underserved communities with special focus on youths, elderly, people with special needs, women, and girls. J-HF has experience in execution of sustainable programmes that transform communities. Jami Al Hakeem presently operates in 4 states from the Northeast region of Nigeria; Adamawa, Borno, Yobe and Gombe with the Head Office in Yola, Adamawa State.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

• Develop and manage a detailed project work plan, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Lead and manage the project team, ensuring clear communication, task delegation, and effective teamwork.
• Liaise with government officials, local communities, and stakeholders to ensure project acceptance and sustainability.
• Manage project budget and ensure all expenditures are compliant with donor regulations.
• Prepare and submit timely progress reports (monthly, quarterly, and final) to donors and management.
• Monitor project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor project progress and address any challenges.
• Document lessons learned and best practices throughout the project cycle.

Other Key Qualities Required:

• Understanding your role and responsibilities as well as policies of the organization.
• Completing tasks assigned by the Management, or line manager.
• Keeping internal information confidential
• Willing to learn and participate in meeting and training programs.
• A willingness to work as part of a team.
• A high degree of professionalism and the ability to follow instructions.
• Good organizational skills.
• Strong planning, organizational and interpersonal skills

Technical Expertise, Skills, Knowledge, and Competencies

• Minimum of Five (5) years of cognate experience within the developmental or humanitarian sector.
• Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Education, Social Science, Social Work, Psychology or related fields.
• Master's Degree is an added advantage.
• Have worked before directly with children
• Good knowledge of the EiE Working Group, and understand the education situation of the northeast Nigeria.
• Experience in data collection and analysis using quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Good knowledge of Child Safeguarding, PSEA Policies, MHPSS and the concept of Do No Harm, and good at working with children and vulnerable people especial in emergency settings.

Application Closing Date
16th August, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Application Process

• Documents to be uploaded should be in PDF format. Application Process
• All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.
• CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied.
• Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional non-related referees, whereas 1 must be from the latest Employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
• Applications should be addressed to: Human Resource Officer.
• Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered. Please note: The position title and location must be written in the subject line of the e-mail otherwise the application will not be considered.

Note

• J-HF considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to color, religion, age, marital status, or disability. Note
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Short-listed candidates will be responsible for their logistic and accommodation during interview.
• Due to the large numbers of expected applicants, J-HF will only inform shortlisted candidates for written test and oral interview.
• For general information about J-HF, kindly visit: www.jamialhakeemfoundation.org
• Women and PLWDs are strongly encouraged to apply