National Programme Lead - PLANE at Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI)

Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI) is an international development company. For more than 45 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 80 countries.

Our development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: National Programme Lead - PLANE

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Duties and Responsibilities
The National Programme Lead will be responsible for the following functions:

Programme Leadership:

• Provide overall leadership of the programme, ensuring a “one-PLANE” approach through technical coordination across PLANE’s outputs underpinned by a single programme strategy that is aligned with the expectations of FCDO and government stakeholders.
• Strengthen PLANE’s approach for system strengthening and work with the team to ensure that PLANE’s approach effectively integrates into state and non-state education systems and results in systemic change.
• Act as the face of the programme to external stakeholders, including media and the public.
• Act as key contact with the client on technical delivery of the programme.

Government Engagement:

• Engage with senior decision-makers in the Federal, State and Non-State sectors on securing buy-in on PLANE’s reform agenda and scaling up PLANE’s approach in other LGAs.
• Ensure the programme develops and retains networks with key organisations and individuals.

Technical Oversight:

• Work closely with the Programme’s Place Leads, Output Leads and Technical Advisors to ensure a shared understanding of PLANE’s vision and mission. Engage with PLANE’s Technical Director and Advisors to ensure that PLANE’s annual work plan has;
• A clear vision and objectives being established for each component and location.
• Workplan activities under each component and Place contributes to PLANE’s log frame results, integrates into state and non-state education systems.
• Linkages between different components are clearly identified.
• Proposed activities provide sufficient depth and focus in achieving results and long-term systemic change.
• Manage technical repivots and adaptations to PLANE’s strategy based on emerging risks, opportunities, lessons learned or client requests.
• Engage with Technical Advisors on general best practice in relation to outputs and activities.

Results & Reporting:

• Responsible for the technical results of the programme
• Review and sign-off all quarterly and annual reports prior to submission.
• Oversee a process that ensures the technical quality of all work submitted by PLANE is to a high standard.

Requirements

• A Master’s Degree, preferably in Education, Public Policy and/or Economics.
• At least 10 years of experience in the development sector, preferably with FCDO-funded programmes.
• Demonstrated understanding of Nigeria’s education sector
• Experience of working with government and donor counterparts
• Experience of managing large multi-component long term development programmes with budgets in excess of £10 million
• Knowledge of management of change and organisation development in the public sector.

Application Closing Date
13th October, 2024.

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