Programme Coordinator SCALE-NSR

ActionAid is an anti-poverty agency that prioritises work with people living in poverty and exclusion; promoting values and commitment in civil society, institutions and Governments with the aim of achieving structural changes in order to eradicate injustices and poverty in the world. ActionAid Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, an International Non-Governmental organisation registered in The Netherlands with its headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa. ActionAid International works in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.

ActionAid Nigeria is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the Programme Coordinator, SCALE-NSR position. 

Below is the job description for the role:

Position:                    Programme Coordinator, SCALE-NSR

Responsible to:         Governance Programme Specialist

Location:                    Country Office, Abuja

Line Management:    Programme Officers & Communications Assistant

Grade:                         8         

 

Job Purpose:

The Programme Coordinator would, in collaboration with the Governance Programme Specialist develop, implement, manage, and report on the Strengthening Collaborative Actions and Leveraging Partnerships for Expansion and Use of NSR (SCALE-NSR) project.

The SCALE-NSR project is a 3-year project that is aimed at strengthening the coordination and use of the National Social Register (NSR) to support evidence-based planning and poverty reduction in Nigeria, in alignment with EU-supported initiatives. It will enhance public trust and participation in NSR processes, promoting improved collaboration among stakeholders and agencies for the development of inclusive State and National Social Protection Programmes.

S/he would also have responsibility for contributing to the development of an overall just and democratic governance programme in ActionAid Nigeria.

A. Programme

• With support from the Governance Programme Specialist, develop, implement, and monitor quarterly, monthly, and weekly activity plans, including budget and procurement, to achieve expected results.
• Provide policy, technical, and operational advice on addressing the challenges identified in the implementation of Social Protection Programmes in Nigeria.
• Support national and state-level actors on the development of innovative approaches towards the development of inclusive state and National Social Protection systems.
• Support in collaboration with the MEL Officer and project partners in the field, the maintenance of an efficient M&E system that tracks programme performance and allows for easy retrieval of information.
• Implement on timely basis, agreed activities but also taking advantage of unplanned activities that may come up.
• Undertake such activities as to promote healthy relationships among project stakeholders.
• Undertake such activities that will promote and contribute to the improvement and strengthening of the Social Protection Programmes in Nigeria.
• Take the lead in designing, planning, and organising physical project activities across project locations.
• Establish and maintain contacts with project stakeholders to ensure appropriate mechanisms to facilitate collaboration and exchange of information that would further AAN’s work.
• Represent and contribute to the advancement of the governance programme unit in Nigeria.
• Work effectively and build sustainable partnerships with the media (traditional and social media) to ensure project visibility and impact.
• Support systems and manage the process of timely project and other reporting, including following up on internal and external reports and ensuring compliance with terms of reference and consultancies.
• Contribute strongly to identifying funding opportunities in Nigeria and beyond as well as support proposal development.

Policy, Advocacy and Research

• Support the linking of AAN’s national-level governance policy advocacy work with communities, LGA, and the State level.
• Collaborate with relevant institutions and other agencies, alliances, and networks for democracy, and governance issues
• Support legislative discussions on democracy, and overall governance programme-related issues.
• Develop required knowledge and alternatives on government processes to drive policy reform work around Social Protection Programmes.
• Build sustainable relations with the government at all levels.

Documentation

• Collate and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Document and follow up on the outcome of mid-term and annual project reviews.
• Document and share learnings from the project at the national and international fora.
• Coordinate the storage, retrieval, and review of programme-related information
• Provide input into the writing and review of periodic reports and other information and documents, especially for accountability purposes.
• Ensure programme documents are uploaded to the AAN SharePoint, CMS, etc.

Reporting and Accountability

• Submit to the Governance Programme Specialist, timely, informative reports, showing progress towards outputs and objectives of the SCALE-NSR project.
• Submit situational and any other non-routine reports when necessary or as requested.
• Participate in AAN programme meetings and share experiences from the field, bringing up programme-related issues for collective decision-making.
• Facilitate the sharing of information among partners and with other stakeholders.
• Submit success stories or case studies on lessons learnt for sharing.

Financial Management

• Participate in and contribute to the development of AAN annual plans and budgets.
• Submit timely financial reports on funds released for activities, ensuring compliance with AAN financial reporting requirements.
• Support partners to develop realistic budgets, linking budgets to planned and agreed activities.
• Ensure judicious and appropriate use of programme resources given to partners, combining adherence to agreed use of resources with flexibility in use to respond to changes and value-adding opportunities when they occur.
• Ensure timely and accurate accountability for the use of programme resources by partners in accordance with the agreed format for accountability.
• Recommend assessment of partner financial system or financial management style where evidence shows that these are not working.

Representation

• Represent AAN at public events – including attending meetings on behalf of AAN

Others

• Assume any other responsibilities relevant to the position as assigned by the Governance Programme Specialist.

Key Relationships:

Internal Relationships:         The Entire AAN Staff

External Relationships:       Donors, Partners, Community, CSOs, Government and other Stakeholders

Persons Specifications

 

Qualifications

• Minimum of First degree in arts/humanities/social sciences or other related fields.
• Master’s degree in a related field is desirable.

Experience

• At least six years’ experience, out of which four years should be in a similar role with particular emphasis on social protection interventions in the development sector.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience working in an International Development organisation is desirable.

Skill/ Abilities

• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Ability to provide practical solutions within set deadlines.
• Ability to maintain donor relationship and accountability in line with funding policies and standards.
• Excellent skill to motivate and inspire a functional team will be essential.
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
• Multi-tasking skills
• Negotiation skills
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills
• Highly numerate
• Excellent Skills in Programme Information Management.

Personal Qualities

• A person of integrity, creative and takes initiative,
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
• Willing to work additional hours at crucial times.
• A self-motivated person able to work without close supervision.
• Able to effectively promote AAN’s mission values, and objectives
• Proven leadership qualities is desirable.