Nigeria Project Manager

In many countries girls continue to face barriers to accessing a quality basic education. This project will address this challenge, reaching hundreds of school and communities across Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria over the net 2-3 years. We are inviting applications for the two senior most position of the project team, the overall project manager and the training and outreach manager. In the near future we will be advertising for additional position responsible for teacher training and community outreach.

Location: Kano

Responsibilities:

Play a central role in project start-up, including coordinating final hiring partner agreements, setting up of a new office, risk assessment and management planning etc.

Build strong partner relations through regular communications and meetings with donors, government officials and local school and community leaders.

Manage senior project staff and develop a strong, collaborative team culture across all levels and functional areas.

Lead project team members in executing work plans, deliverables and budgets etc

Qualifications:

Masters degree in a relevant field- education, international development, management etc is preferred.

12-15 years relevant experience, progressively moving up in terms of partner relations and management responsibilities for significant education or related development projects, preferably at least in part in northern Nigeria

Experience working with major donor agencies e.g. DFID, USAID, etc.

Understanding of educational initiatives and priorities in Nigeria, including related to gender equity.

National of Nigeria. Fluency in English required and proficiency in Hausa preferred.

send your application letter and cv to

email: [email protected]

website: www.lextorahjobs.com