Programme Coordinator at Christian Blind Mission (CBM) International

CBM is an International Christian Development Organization, committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the poorest countries of the world. CBM provides grants sourced from private and institutional donors to local partners, who subsequently implement the grants on the basis of contracts signed with CBM detailing implementation, accounting, and reporting standards. In this set-up, CBM Country Offices (CO) perform control and monitoring procedures aimed at partner projects; control reports from implementing partners to CBM, including comparison with original source documents, project contract and cost plans; and ensure compliance with organizational and statutory requirements.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programme Coordinator

Location: Abuja

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the effective and efficient management of the Oncho and LF Elimination project and its associated team.
• Effective co-ordination of the project’s activities and management of their inter-dependencies including oversight of any risks and issues arising.
• Responsible for annual planning, budgeting, reporting, managing field officers and day-to-day project operations consistent with project cycle management and achieving the project’s goal to the highest standards of quality. 
• Proactively monitor the progress, resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective action.
• Ensure internal consistency of the project in accordance with CBM frameworks, and outwardly on its coherence with local health systems and NTD project standards.
• Develop and implement project plans with project staff, technical specialists and stakeholders to ensure effective project implementation. 
• Manage the project implementation budget, monitoring expenditure and costs against delivered and realised benefits as the project progresses.
• Ensure activities are completed to an appropriate level of quality, on time and within budget, in accordance with the project plan. 
• Manage communications with relevant stakeholders and represent the project externally, particularly with government partners and delegates, in collaboration and consultation with the Project Director and Country Director. 
• Monitor the context and managing risks arising, carrying out adjustments to project plans and management when needed.
• Provide supportive supervision to direct reports. 
• Ensure that direct reports deliver to their respective targets and objectives.
• Ensure performance measurement for project staff and their teams/staff development plans implemented.
• Maintain consistency and effective performance despite pressures and changes.
• Invest in team building and ensure team cohesion as well as encourage high team performance. 

Requirements

• A passion to make a difference for improving the life of people with disabilities.
• Post-graduate level degree in Social Sciences, International Development, Project Management or Public Health.
• Minimum 5 years' experience at a similar level managing NTD, health, development, research or humanitarian projects in low- and/or middle-income contexts.
• Experience working with Ministries of Health; ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders within the ministries.
• Experience in managing projects funded by donors such as FCDO, USAID, etc.
• Experience line-managing field officers and technical staff.
• Sound working knowledge of key issues surrounding NTDs in both a local and global context.
• Commitment to international and humanitarian NGO codes, standards and practices.
• Proficiency in computer packages, especially with MS Office and other related packages.
• Ability to work as part of team across different cultures.
• Ability to solve problems and take corrective action.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proven administrative skills.
• Strong numeracy with ability to analyse and manage data.
• Fluency in English.
• Identification with values and mandates of CBM. 

What We Offer

• A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world's leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development.
• A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in the country you apply for.
• An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit.

Application Closing Date
3rd October, 2024.

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