Job title: Program Manager- AquaTrade
Company: TechnoServe
Job description: Description :Job Title: Program ManagerLocation: Abuja/ Lagos /OyoReports to: Country DirectorAbout TechnoServeEveryone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. This simple idea has been at the heart of work around the world for over 50 years. TechnoServe is a pioneer in leveraging the power of business and markets to create sustainable pathways out of poverty.The low-income communities in which we work are full of enterprising people. Their small-scale farms and businesses are the keys to economic development. But they face many challenges: low literacy, lack of access to jobs and markets, unpredictable political dynamics and, increasingly, the effects of climate change. For many women and young people, the challenges are even more daunting. Working with TechnoServe staff, people around the world are lifting themselves out of poverty. The results are amazing…when incomes increase and living conditions for families get better, they are able to access health care and education previously out of reach. Communities and even whole countries are better off.Job Summary:The Program Manager will ensure the timely execution and coordination of the project, overseeing deliverables, reporting, and overall team coordination.Program/Practice/Department Overview:The AquaTrade project is designed to create jobs within Nigeria’s fisheries value chain for women and youths by providing capacity building training and facilitating access to market and finance with the aim of boosting trade in fish and value-added fish products.Primary Functions & Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage project work plans, budgets, and timelines and monitor project progress and ensure adherence to deadlines.
- Serve as lead spokesperson for the program and represent the organization in important meetings, conferences and events.
- Develop and implement the Project Performance Measurement Framework (PMF) in collaboration with the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Specialist.
- Track and assess project milestones, key performance indicators (KPIs), and impact metrics.
- Identify risks, challenges, and corrective actions needed to ensure successful project execution.
- Ensure timely submission of progress reports, financial reports, and donor compliance documents.
- Manage project delivery and facilitate regular review meetings as per agreed timelines while ensuring ongoing adoption of any suitable developments.
- Develop and manage the project budget, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Forecast financial needs and ensure adherence to procurement and fund utilization policies.
- Support financial audits, procurement close-outs, and project closure activities, ensuring compliance with funders’ requirements.
- Lead and direct a team of programme officers, project staff and consultants. Plan and allocate work assignments, coach, mentor, and evaluate staff and consultants.
- Ensure the timely and quality delivery of project deliverables. Lead team members efforts to collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
- Prepare and submit regular project reports to the Country Director and Stakeholders.
- Maintain effective communication and manage relationships with key stakeholders. Work with the stakeholder liaison expert to explore opportunities for collaboration and synergies with other related agencies and stakeholders and provide briefs to the Country Director on emerging issues and trends impacting the work programme.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field and 7 years of experience in project management. Alternatively a Master’s degree and 5 years of experience.
- Strong experience in managing donor-funded research projects.
- Strong knowledge of project management frameworks, particularly in scientific and donor-funded environments.
- Experience working in multi-country, multi-stakeholder projects with international research institutions.
- Familiarity with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) methodologies, including data collection, impact assessment, and reporting.
- Good Market System Development skills
- Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, Word, and project management tools (e.g., Gantt charts, logical frameworks).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong in research and leading case studies across West Africa
- Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to diverse cultural and research environments.
Supervisory Responsibilities: All project team, including Senior Data & Research Specialist, Senior Gender & Social Inclusion Specialist, Legal & Policy Expert, Lead Trade & Market Analyst, Fisheries Value Chain Expert and Stakeholder Liaison Expert.This position is contingent upon the activity award and approval by the donor.We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe’s vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply.With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability and all other protected classes.We are also proud of our commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous background and reference checks.If you have a disability that affects your ability to use our online system to apply for a position at TechnoServe please contact Human Resources at or call +1 202 785 4515.
Expected salary:
Location: Nigeria
Job date: Sun, 20 Apr 2025 07:44:46 GMT
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