Equal Access International (EAI), a non-governmental
organization headquartered in San Francisco, USA, empowers under-served
communities in the developing world with critically needed information,
education and leadership training. With funding from bi-laterals,
multi-laterals, foundations, corporate and individual donors we implement
innovative media and community outreach programs that inspire positive social
change on issues such as women’s empowerment, human rights, global health
issues, youth life skills & livelihoods, and civic participation &
governance. EAI operates in Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Nepal,
Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, and has over 175 staff worldwide and a twelve-year
track record implementing media and social change projects in challenging
locations.
Since 2013, Equal Access Nigeria has been implementing
innovative media, radio, research, community engagement and CVE programs to
strengthen youth empowerment, responsible media, social cohesion, community
dialogue, and peacebuilding in northern Nigeria. To consolidate and advance its
Nigeria programming, Equal Access is launching a new 2-year program to expand
our CVE messaging efforts by conducting research, organizing youth-driven tech
camps, training young leaders, creating and producing innovative content for
northern TV and radio programs, and creating an alternative messaging ecosystem
driven by locally created offline and online content in northern Nigeria and
the Lake Chad region.
Job Title: Program Manager
Location: Abuja
Program Manager
The Program Officer/Manager is responsible for supporting
management, operations, and implementation of CVE media field programs in
Nigeria. The Program Manager provides program management, technical, financial
and business development support to our Nigeria country programs through a wide
range of field-based tasks. The Program Manager reports to the Nigeria Country
Director and works with the Kano-based program team and the US-based Senior
Program Manager and program, finance, and administrative staff.
Summary: Equal
Access is looking for a Program Officer/Manager (depending on experience level)
to lead a 2-year CVE media program in northern Nigeria. The position to be
based in Abuja, Nigeria with frequent travel to northern Nigeria. Preferred
start date is January 1, 2018.
Duties and Responsibilities
Project Management
· Manages CVE
media and community outreach program activities, including programmatic,
technical, contractual, compliance, personnel, financial, and administrative
matters
· Provides CVE
technical support to all Equal Access Nigeria projects
· Leads
collaborative design workshops with local radio and community partners on
advancing the CVE field
· Supports the
design and execution of annual tech camps with youth leaders
· Mentors youth
leaders and community partners
· Supports
regional CVE strategy
· Liaises with
Equal Access programs across the Sahel
· Researches and
liaises with other field and HQ staff to recommend solutions to country program
teams
· Ensures all
activities are conducted in accordance with EA policies and client rules and
regulations
· Supports
contract-related procurement, subcontracting, expenditure and budget
monitoring, long-term and short-term personnel, travel, report editing and
formatting, success story drafting and other relevant matters
· Applies EA
policies and funder regulations to process deliverables and complete required
internal forms
· Establishes
and maintains field-based project electronic files and keeps filing system
updated
· Maintains
budget monitoring, level of effort utilization, invoices, subcontractors,
expense reports, deliverables, etc. to monitor compliance with funder and EA
policies.
· Documents
program activities and drafts quarterly reports
· May serve as
primary contact for short-term consultants on administrative items. Ensures
inquiries and needs are promptly addressed to continue a positive relationship
between consultants and EA.
Technical
· Support media
for social change program design, including radio, television, and community
storytelling activities
· Provides
technical information to support projects, business development efforts, EA
knowledge base and other work products as requested by supervisor and
colleagues.
· Provides
support in the development of work plans/GANTT charts, project frameworks and
M&E plans, and ensures technical activities are implemented on time and
within the allocated budget and scope of work.
· Produces work
products in conformance with EA and client standards.
Business Development
· Develops a
basic understanding of international development, foreign assistance
programming and EA’s present and past competencies and contributions.
· Participates
on proposals by providing research, writing, budgeting, recruitment,
coordination and administrative support.
· Establishes
and maintains productive relationships with clients, funding agencies,
government ministries, vendors, partners and consultants that serve to enhance
EA’s reputation and contribute to business development opportunities.
Management and
Leadership Competencies
· Communicates
information in a way that demonstrates a basic understanding of development
assistance work, EA’s culture, values and the specific scope and nature of
assigned projects and proposal assignments.
· Participates
in the recruitment process for new short- and long-term staff, including
recommending promising talent and assisting in interviews and reference checks.
· Demonstrates
maturity, dependability, integrity and initiative.
· Contributes
positively to a work environment that emphasizes teamwork, respect for
differences, accepting and giving constructive feedback.
Other Duties and
Special Assignments
· Performs other
duties and responsibilities as required by supervisor.
Qualifications/Competency
Standards
· Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s
degree preferred in relevant technical competency area or equivalent
combination of education and work experience.
· At least 5-7
years of relevant experience supporting peacebuilding, CVE programs, and media
for social change programs
· At least three
years of relevant experience managing donor-funded development programs in
Nigeria
· Fluency in
written and spoken English. Proficiency in Hausa and/or Kanuri strongly
preferred
· Skilled trainer
and community mobilizer
· Tech savvy and
digitally active voice in social change and peace building work
· Demonstrated
ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
· Strong project
and budget management and administrative skills required.
· Proficiency in
Microsoft Office Applications (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook).
· Strong
attention to detail, highly motivated and ability to meet deadlines and
prioritize tasks.
· Ability to
commit to the mission and vision of Equal Access (available at
www.equalaccess.org).
· Ability to
travel of up to 30% time in and around northern Nigeria (in accordance with EA
policies to locations experiencing conflict and where standards of
accommodation are consistent with the country context).
The following are
advantageous:
Familiarity with USAID rules and regulations including the
Code of Federal Regulations (22 CFR), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs)
and USAID’s Acquisition Regulations (AIDAR).
Experience in managing USG or USAID grants, cooperative
agreements or contracts.
Experience with monitoring and evaluation, work planning,
donor reporting, marking and branding and administering sub-awards.
Professional experience in a field or headquarters office of
an international NGO.
Experience in international development, media, community
outreach-based initiatives and/or behavior change communication.
Position Details and How to Apply
A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered.
The position is based in Abuja, Nigeria with travel up to 30% travel. To apply,
please send a cover letter indicating your reasons for interest in the position
and a resume to: equalaccessng@gmail.com with "Nigeria Program
Officer/Program Manager" in the subject line of the email. Applications
will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Please apply by December 15, 2017. This
is a full-time position. Applicants must have the right to work in Nigeria.
Equal Access does not provide sponsorship or pay relocation or housing costs.
Application Closing
Date
15th December, 2017.
