Project Manager jobsin Nigeria at Action On Armed Violence in Abuja

Job Specialization:Project Management Job Industry: NGO / International Agencies Job Type: contract Experience Required: 5-7 year(s) Desired Courses: Application Deadline: Job Listing Expired

Job Details

Job Title: Project Manager - Nigeria

Base: Based in Abuja, Nigeria with domestic and potential (limited) regional travel

Reporting to: Director of Policy and Investigations

Contract length: Six months, with possibility of extension

Starting date: As soon as possible

Purpose of the job: Responsible for the overall management, planning and coordination of AOAV’s research programme in Nigeria

Monthly salary: GBP 3,000

 

Background

Building on almost 20 years of outstanding contributions to the prevention of armed violence, including the use of landmines, cluster munitions, and small arms and light weapons, Action on Armed Violence (AOAV) carries out research, advocacy and field programmes towards a single goal – reducing the incidence and impact of armed violence.

In support of this mission, AOAV is looking for a dynamic, experienced project manager to push forward AOAV’s work in Nigeria.

The primary responsibility of the project manager is to engage with and support a variety of Nigerian actors interested in reducing the prevalence and impact of armed violence in Nigeria. The manager will work closely with AOAV’s local NGO partners, including those who currently belong to the National Working Group on Armed Violence, and assist these partners in becoming more effective in their work and enhance their national and international visibility (as desired).

The primary goal of the National Working Group is to become an important, respected and reliable source of information, analysis, and policy recommendations on armed violence in Nigeria.

Building on previous research and relationship-building by AOAV in Nigeria, the project manager will assess key drivers of armed violence and investigate and recommend effective interventions in different regions of the country.

With the support of AOAV’s headquarters-based staff, the project manager is also expected to design, organise and run capacity building workshops for AOAV’s partners, based on skills identified as high priorities; for example, improve their programme management, reporting, finance and accounting skills, data collection, research, and other similar topics.

The project manager will also help AOAV explore the possibility and related logistical and legal requirements for setting up an AOAV office in Nigeria.

The project manager will report to AOAV’s Director of Policy and Investigations, but will also consult and collaborate consistently with AOAV’s Programmes Department on relevant issues. Parts of the six month assignment will be spent in AOAV’s London Office for briefings and final report writing.

 

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis, with support from national partners and relevant experts, on the key drivers of and responses to armed violence in Nigeria;
• Produce written reports based on research findings as required;
• Assess the needs of local partners working to reduce armed violence in Nigeria and develop a capacity building plan for supporting these partners;
• Design, organise, and deliver training and provide mentoring to those actors monitoring and attempting to reduce/prevent armed violence, including governmental and non-governmental actors, as appropriate;
• Manage and update a national database on those addressing armed violence in Nigeria;
• Explore future strands of work for AOAV to engage in;
• Ensure effective, transparent use of resources in compliance with donor policies/procedures;
• Oversee budget management of sub-grantees/sub-contractors, if applicable;
• Serve as AOAV’s representative in relevant armed violence prevention forums in Nigeria;
• Represent AOAV in Nigeria with donors and governmental, non-governmental and international stakeholders;
• Manage reporting on the programme, including tracking the project’s progress and ensuring effective monitoring and evaluation;
• Assist in the preparation of new proposals in cooperation with AOAV headquarters;
• Regularly submit operational and financial reports to AOAV headquarters;
• Perform any further duties as required.

 

Requirements

• At least five years of relevant work experience, preferably in conflict, post-conflict, and/or armed violence-afflicted settings;
• Excellent research and writing skills;
• Experience in developing and putting into practice strategic capacity building plans;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Experience in working with donors and developing proposals;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to think strategically and solve problems;
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and unstable security conditions;
• Masters Degree and/or equivalent experience in conflict studies, development management, social sciences or similar fields;
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Desirable

• Previous work experience in Nigeria an advantage;
• Additional Nigerian languages an advantage;
• Experience in working in the non-profit sector;
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and/or electronic database software;
• Web and basic software skills.

Personal Characteristics

• Willing to travel to remote sites;
• Culturally sensitive;
• Able to follow security guidelines.

 

  applications should be submitted as soon as possible.

In order to apply, please fill out an application form and an equal opportunities form and submit them below.

The application form can be downloaded here in Word or PDF form.

The equal opportunities form can be downloaded here in Word or PDF form.