Helen Keller International is currently recruiting interested and qualified Regional ProgramManager in Nigeria. Here are the requirements and how to apply.
Job Title: Regional Program Manager, Food
Fortification
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to take the lead in a food
fortification program dedicated to the micronutrient fortification of bouillon
cubes in West Africa.
The role presents an exceptional opportunity for the successful
candidate to play a pivotal role in advancing the bouillon fortification agenda
across three target countries and at the ECOWAS level.
The Program Manager of this multi-country portfolio will strategize, oversee,
manage, coordinate, implement, and closely monitor the program’s work plan and
activities across the target countries to ensure the delivery of high-quality
outputs and timely reporting in line with donor requirements.
The position will provide technical inputs and collaborate with relevant
stakeholders at national and regional levels to implement the program’s work
plan.
The Regional Program Manager will manage relationships with governments,
research partners, regional economic and health bodies, the private sector,
civil society, and donors and ensure the visibility of the bouillon
fortification program by representing Helen Keller Intl at key relevant events.
Key Responsibilities
Provide overall program management and dynamic leadership for our multi-country
program and drive
the bouillon fortification agenda at country and regional levels.
Technical Leadership and Advocacy
- Provide timely and
regular technical support to country-level teams on project
implementation, reporting, and monitoring.
- Facilitate
country-level and regional linkages with technical institutions and
between civil society, government, the private sector, and international
agencies that promote and build
awareness of evidence-based food fortification and public health approaches.
- Guide and support
staff and partners to develop quality, evidence-based technical documents and
knowledge products that capture valuable programmatic findings and lessons
learned
related to micronutrient fortification of bouillon.
- Develop knowledge
management mechanisms and share information across countries, expanding
lessons learned to other countries.
- Promote national
ownership of the program by liaising with each country's Country Working Group
and the National Fortification Alliance to provide regular support and
guidance for the
micronutrient fortification of bouillon.
- Collaborate
closely with the Country Working Groups to engage with bouillon
manufacturers to advance the cause of micronutrient fortification of
bouillon.
- Lead national and
regional advocacy to facilitate revision or drafting and adoption of
national and regional standards for micronutrient fortification of
bouillon.
Program Monitoring and Management
- Lead the
development of regional and country-specific work plans and oversee to
ensure high quality implementation that is on time and within budget.
- Follow-up on the
preparation and signature of sub-grants.
- Coordinate
activities of partners, including Country Working Groups.
- Implement and
continuously develop monitoring and evaluation tools for partners'
regional and country-level activities.
- With country
teams, monitor finance reports, track budget expenditures and their links
to activities and implementation plans.
- Lead and
coordinate the accurate and timely reporting of project results. Consolidate
country office and implementing partners’ reports for reporting to the
donor.
- Ensure
donor funds are allocated and managed in accordance with Helen Keller and donor
policies and good financial standards.
Required Qualifications and Competencies
- Education: At
least a master’s degree in Food Technology, Nutrition, Public Health, International
Development, or other related field.
- Experience: A
minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience with a proven track record in
implementing food and nutrition programs and a strong background in the food
industry, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Expertise
in food fortification programs and policy development, and existing networks,
particularly in West Africa, is highly desirable.
·
Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills. Collaborative, flexible and
solution-oriented.
·
An
ability to maintain balance when under stress.
- Demonstrated
capacity to establish and maintain productive relationships with government
agencies, private sector entities, and civil society organizations.
- A proven
history of successfully managing teams for high productivity.
- Demonstrated
effectiveness in project planning and organization, as well as exceptional
personal time management skills.
- Fluency in
English, both orally and in written communication is required. The ability
to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents in this language. Oral
and written proficiency in French is preferred.
PLEASE NOTE: All staff must be vaccinated against
COVID-19 in order to
travel internationally.
- The ability to
navigate diverse field environments and work effectively in various locations.
- Computer literate
in use of word-processing, spreadsheet and statistical software.
- Demonstrable
respect for all persons regardless of religion, ethnicity, class or
gender, with a high comfort level working in a diverse environment with a
demonstrated commitment to high
professional ethical standards.
- Personal
commitment to Helen Keller’s mission and goals and the values embodied by
Helen Keller Intl’s co-founder, Helen Keller: compassion, grit, rigor and
integrity.
Method of Application
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to hki.recruitment@hki.org. Applications will
be accepted until the position is filled.
Application Deadline: Not Specified
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next
stage of the selection process.
Candidates who applied
previously should not apply again.
