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Job title : Program Manager
Job Location : Cross River Deadline : February 12, 2025 Quick Recommended Links
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Position Description
The responsibility of the Program Manager will be overseeing the day-to-day management of the project portfolio of the WCS Nigeria program, providing direct support to the Country Director in Calabar and the Project Directors in the field.
Why Join Us?
Leverage WSC's Conversation, protection, and law enforcement expertise to strategically guide the WSC's protection of Wild places and Wild species.
Exceptional opportunity to make significant contributions to the protection of biodiversity conversation.
Dynamic Team : join a dynamic team and work in a collaborative and conducive environment where your ideas and everyone's input are valued.
Growth Opportunities : We believe in providing an enabling environment to develop your career. We are committed to developing your skills and competencies and offer opportunities for career advancement.
Supportive Environment : Work with a team that values respect, teamwork, and excellence.
Purpose and Responsibilities :
Operational Strategy and Technical Support :
Oversee management of projects and grants including assistance with the development of strategies, preparation of proposals, coordination of timely reporting and in-country donor communications, and compliance with donor regulations.
Manage database and track opportunities for funding and grants from various sources including files pertaining to creating grants, consultancies, field projects and other agreements for the country program office.
Work with the Country Director and field project managers to develop and write proposals and track grant implementation.
Where appropriate, act as a liaison between donors and field projects, ensuring timely submission of progress reports and other terms of grant agreements.
Provide technical support to field Project Directors in the implementation of existing work plans.
Coordinate operational support between the Calabar office and field projects / sub-offices.
Facilitate internal WCS communications between the field, Calabar, regional and NY teams.
Provide technical assistance and oversight to ensure that Project Directors adhere to and are aware of WCS policies, donor regulations and government requirements in project administration.
Participate in strategic planning for the WCS-Nigeria Program.
Work with the Nigeria Finance Director to monitor and track project budgets.
As requested by the WCS-Nigeria Country Director, represent WCS at meetings on a national and international level.
Maintain good relationships with existing national and international NGOs and technical partners in-country, national delegation offices of bilateral and multi-lateral donors, and foster, where possible, the participation of existing and new partners in relevant aspects of program implementation and strategy development.
Essential criteria for candidates :
Minimum of a master's degree or equivalent experience in a discipline related to natural resources management, environment or rural conservation studies, and / or protected area management.
Knowledge of natural conservation and law enforcement in Nigeria
An advanced degree in wildlife biology, anthropology, conservation, or another field relevant to the position's responsibilities.
At least three years' experience working in a conservation management or policy position, with experience in Nigeria or West / Central Africa a distinct advantage.
Experience in large project or program management, personnel management, administration, and fundraising.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Proven ability to work effectively and flourish in a multi-cultural team.
Results-focused attitude to work.
Excellent, fluent spoken and written English.
Willingness and ability to travel to field offices in Nigeria.
Interest in wildlife conservation and commitment to the WCS mission.
Functional Skill Set :
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and diplomatic skills with the ability to manage and interact at all levels within and between the multilingual organization
Experience in conversation context highly appreciated. Experience in multi-donors' budgets and multi-countries grants
Report writing skills
Ability to work under minimum supervision
Organization skills and detail-oriented
Leadership : Proven leadership and team management abilities.
Working Relationships : Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborations with various partners.
IT Skills : Advanced skills in using IT tools for data analysis.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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