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Job Description
Overview
Sightsavers implements projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia, working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.
Job Details
Title: Programme Manager
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract
Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply
About the Role
The SARMAAN Programme Manager will lead the strategic and programmatic management of the SARMAAN project, ensuring successful implementation in line with organisational and donor standards. This role involves adherence to internal systems and processes, strategic programme development, stakeholder coordination, and state partner management for greater programme coherence. Additionally, the Programme Manager will collaborate with the Sightsavers NTD Directorate and Programme Delivery Unit.
Responsibilities
Lead strategic planning processes to align with organisational and donor strategies.
Manage the implementation of the project to achieve timely and quality delivery.
Support the team in using relevant quality assurance tools.
Monitor project progress, detect, address, or escalate any issues or obstacles promptly.
Identify emerging risks, lead risk analysis, and develop mitigation strategies.
Establish and maintain relationships with partners, donors, and key stakeholders.
Supervise budgeting and expenditure to ensure value for money.
Verify compliance with grant contractual clauses, including financial requirements and reporting.
Ensure accurate and timely submission of reports.
Coordinate finance and programme functions for effective operations.
Skills and Experience
Essential:
Medical doctor experience with public health expertise, particularly with the Polio platform.
Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and function as a team member while respecting diversity.
Strong ability to nurture, mentor, and empower staff.
Proven ability to make effective decisions and assess progress.
Result-oriented with a track record of delivering impact at scale.
Excellent negotiation, influencing, and communication skills.
Ability to manage large budgets.
Proficient in MS Office and strong analytical skills.
Desirable:
Knowledge of advocacy, research, and partnership development.
Understanding of the Polio Platform and Nigerian Health System.
Next Steps
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning about your motivations for applying.
Due to project deadlines, applications will be considered as soon as they are received.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and encourages applications from all sections of the community. Qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.