Manager, Core Group Partners Project (CGPP) – Health

Job title: Manager, Core Group Partners Project (CGPP) – Health

Company: International Medical Corps

Job description: Job TitleManager, Core Group Partners Project (CGPP) – HealthLocationNigeria – NG (Primary)OfficeKanoCategoryHealthDate Needed By6/22/2025Program Description (Background)Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARYThis role is responsible for effectively managing CGPP project activities and resources, providing leadership and stewardship to the project team and maintaining collaborative links with the project’s key stakeholders at community and sub-national levels.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIESProject Development and Implementation

• Support local partners to manage all aspects of the project cycle including planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation at community level.
• Work with MEAL team to ensure the quality of the programs data and information documented accurately.
• Ensure project narrative reports are prepared and submitted timely to supervisor using donor reporting requirements.
• Track/monitor day-to-day progress against project milestones and activities, against scheduled detail implementation work plans and overall project objectives.
• Support implementing local partners to engage with at provincial, district, and community level throughout the project implementation.
• Work with local partners to identify needs for technical support and capacity building and help facilitate the provision of these needs.
• Promote shared learning and collaboration between partners by facilitating partner networks and meetings at state level.
• Implement strategic frameworks for all programmatic thematic areas of International Medical Corps project in the state.
• Assist in field level activity planning and implementation to ensure program quality, completion of activities within allocated funding and project period.
• Represent International Medical Corps with all stake holders and in all relevant forums at sub national level.
• Undertake on-going field visits to project sites to support monitoring of effectiveness, efficacy, and impact of volunteer and other project activities.
• Assist in ensuring proper functioning of reporting systems for regular assessment, monitoring and evaluation of the program against its objectives and expected results.
• Support and direct supervision of field site support staff and collaborate with district medical team on proper implementation of the service.
• Assist in ensuring the effectiveness of the community-based feedback mechanisms in all LGAs sites where IMC is implementing the CGPP activities. Utilize this mechanism to provide response and feedback to target communities.
• Prepare and submit timely project reports as required by supervisor.

Partner organization support

• Support capacity of local partners that are working in partnership with IMC.
• Assist communication team in follow up and document regular meetings with key influencers and other communication partners in the state.
• Assist in planning polio programme with the local communities.
• Assist in documenting quality and action-oriented monthly review meetings with local partners.

Representation and external coordination

• Represent International Medical Corps in coordination meeting at state level as required.
• Serve as resource person who will cultivate and sustain positive relationships and collaboration with key state stakeholders.
• Maintain smooth relations and open collaboration with state government and local stakeholders and serve as the health resource person.

Finance

• Assist in development of program work plan including budget to ensure timely completion of all project activities within the allocated resources This includes a detailed weekly/monthly activity and budget plan for CGPP activities and ensure implementation of planned activities according to the work plan adhering to the budget according to IMC standards.

Logistics

• Organize and follow-up on all other procurements needed for the project at state level.
• Assist in GIK distribution to ensure that the supplies are distributed timely and efficiently.

Human resources management

• Support the recruitment and onboarding of project staff.
• Resolve conflicts and problems for ensuring smooth project operations.
• Supporting the state and providing technical assistance including capacity building of field staff and other government health workers for effective implementation of thematic areas of immunization program.

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all-inclusive.Job RequirementsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Typically, a bachelor’s degree in health, epidemiology, social science or related field. Master’s degree in public health, social or behavioral Sciences or equivalent from recognized learning institution is desirable. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Certified training in project planning and management, monitoring and evaluation, is an added advantage.
• Data management, data analysis, and information operations.
• 7 years of experience in the Sector; 5 years of specific project management/polio eradication experience
• Experience in Polio and Routine immunization required.
• Knowledge of Northern Nigeria as well as speaking Hausa language is mandatory.
• Experience in high-risk environments required, experience in L3/L2 emergencies is preferred.
• Experience in remote management
• Experience of facilitation of training review meetings and workshops
• Experience on budget and administration logistics and Human Resources management
• Experience on report writing.
• Ability to cope with stress; hardship; patience and flexibility and willingness to work additional hours to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with state government, community leaders, national organizations, donors, partners, and other International Medical Corps relationships.
• Advanced proficiency in the use of MS Office, and other computer applications
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability and willingness to travel and work in rural areas where the project is implemented, sometimes at short notice and for longer periods.
• Results-oriented attitude to work and ability to work independently with little support.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in ensuring community participation and gender issues in humanitarian programming.
• Ability to provide technical support for IMC staff and government health workers on proper implementation of the service.
• Fluency in English and applicable local language

Additional Technical or Language RequirementsHausaCode of ConductAs applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report. If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.SafeguardingIt is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons.Equal OpportunitiesInternational Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

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Location: Nigeria

Job date: Fri, 27 Jun 2025 04:15:07 GMT

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