We are here for our neighbours in need, who are suffering in this broken world.
ZOA, as an international NGO, supports people who have lost everything due to conflict or natural disaster. Together, we can come to their aid in emergencies and remain faithful to communities as they recover – providing new opportunities for them to help themselves again. The work of ZOA is coordinated from the Netherlands. We are active in multiple countries in Africa, South America, the Middle East Region, and Asia. We work with approximately 900 employees worldwide and with (local) partners. We invite you to join our team of committed colleagues.
ZOA is looking for a
Manager of Programme Quality in Nigeria
(This position is opened for both international and national candidates)
ZOA’s programme in Nigeria
ZOA has been working in Nigeria since 2016 in Borno State, Jere, and Maffa Local Government Areas (LGA),Monguno Local Government Area (LGA) and Biu LGA. We target reaching internally displaced persons and vulnerable host communities who have shared the little resources they had with new arrivals. We provide emergency humanitarian & early recovery assistance, focusing on WaSH, cash, and Food Security & Livelihoods (FSL).
Your challenge
Your main challenge in this role will be the development of high quality proposals! As Manager of Programme Quality you don’t shy away for a lot of writing, on the contrary, it gives you a lot of energy and satisfaction. Besides proposal writing, this position is responsible for high quality of program implementation and program evaluation. You will be the line manager for Programme Quality team at the national office.
Location: Maiduguri
Career category: Program/Project Management
Years of experience: 5-9 years
Your main tasks and responsibilities
Programme Quality
- Advise and support on developing the Country Strategy and Annual Plan;
- Ensure quality and consistency of programme and project planning, including advising and supervising project managers on quality outputs/outcomes;
- Ensure adherence to internal and external integrity, policy and guidelines for project implementation standards;
- Supervise the development, implementation and ongoing use of monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEAL) tools and beneficiary accountability tools;
- Responsible for partner assessments and developing capacity development plans.
Reporting/Digital Data Collection
- Lead the development of high quality (innovative) proposals and timely reports and evaluations, monitoring consistency between donor proposals and Country Strategy.
Knowledge Management
- Contribute to the development of organisation wide knowledge management.
Leadership and management
- Member of the country management team;
- Provides leadership to the Programme Quality team.
Your profile
Identity
- The candidate is expected to fully support the vision, mission of ZOA.
Knowledge & Experience
- University degree in a humanitarian, development or other relevant field. A degree in one of the key sectors of work of ZOA Nigeria is an advantage;
- At least five years field experience in a fragile context;
- Strong proven experience in the development of proposals with several donors;
- Proven project/program management experience, esp. in FSL, WaSH and Education sectors;
- Fluency in English and being able to write convincingly;
- Expertise in at least one of the sectors ZOA Nigeria is working in;
- Research skills.
Skills/attitude
- Logical thinker;
- Strong formulation and writing skills;
- Innovative;
- Project/Program management and implementation skills;
- Customer-friendly attitude;
- Initiative;
- Interpersonal sensitivity.
Special conditions
- Based in Borno state (Maiduguri), with regular travel to the field;
- This is a non-family duty station;
- R&R is applicable for this position.
We offer
ZOA offers a challenging position with a lot of responsibilities. We offer good benefits and remuneration which suits the NGO sector (including, but not limited to: medical and other insurances, housing, training options, 29 leave days).
Do you need more information?
Would you like to know what’s like to work for ZOA? Visit our Career Page and read the stories of possible future colleagues!
If you have questions about this vacancy, you can contact Charity van Bemmel, HR Talent Development Specialist, email [email protected].
How to apply
ZOA operates with an equal opportunities policy and is committed to diversity in the workplace. Qualified women and men, people of all nationalities, and cultural backgrounds, and candidates with disabilities are welcome to apply.
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CV’s of no more than 5 pages in length are appreciated.
Please provide at least 3 references related to your current and previous employment listed in the application. References of previous positions held should not be older than five years.
Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment. It is our aim to inform all other candidates of their status in the recruitment process within 4 weeks after the vacancy has closed. An assessment may be part of the recruitment procedure. Documents that do not match the profile above will not be considered. Internal candidates will have priority, in case of similar results.
Please note that ZOA carries out background and reference checks (including COTER) for all candidates as part of the recruitment process. As ZOA participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a written questionnaire: the “Statement of Conduct”, which will be sent to past employers regarding Misconduct (such as sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment).
