Project Manager SIDP

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Role Purpose

The Project Manager of the Skills for Inclusive Digital Participation Programme (SIDP) is responsible for the successful implementation of the SIDP project in Nigeria. He/she will also be responsible for the effective planning, management, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of the SIDP project in Nigeria.

The post holder will also actively participate in nurturing and managing relationships with different project stakeholders. Working under the guidance of the Director Programmes Nigeria, the post holder will be part of the SIDP project strategy team and will implement the project deliverables and execute the strategy to achieve the project objectives in Nigeria.

Main Accountabilities

Operational and Project Management

• Responsible for planning, coordination, managing, implementation, and quality assurance of the SIDP Project work in Nigeria as per the project management framework, project plans, project management standards, and client needs. This will include sound and effective program management practices that impact the British Council and its partners.
• Identify opportunities for project development and expansion, building on lessons learned, needs assessments, and coordination with key stakeholders.
• Responsible for ensuring project compliance with all the British Council internal processes and policies and, where applicable, the client processes, policies, and procedures.

Budget and Financial Management

• To manage project budgets to corporate standards, ensuring prompt reporting and continuous monitoring of the project expenditure in line with the implementation plan.
• Meeting the agreed project financial spending targets.
• Ensure all procurement and contracts for service are in line with corporate and client policy and that documentation is robust and stored appropriately for future reference.

Communications

• Where required, ensure that the project is marketed internally and externally to the highest standards in print (press, publications), digitally (websites, social media, TV, radio), and at events (conferences, workshops, meetings). Working collaboratively with the Communications and Digital teams to showcase the project’s impact.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the SIDP project to share intelligence and opportunities that benefit the project and partners.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Support the development and implementation of M&E plans for the SIDP project (including databases and data collection, outcome and impact evaluation, and success stories)
• Working closely with the project monitoring and evaluation consultants/teams to ensure proper documentation and clear reporting on progress against indicators and targets and determine corrective measures to improve project delivery.
• Equality, diversity and inclusion and Child Protection/Adults at Risk standards:
• Support the Director Programmes to ensure that the project delivery and activity reflect British Council EDI policy.
• Ensure that Child Protection/Adults at Risk Policy, standards, and other Safeguarding measures/policies are followed and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Minimum requirement:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in similar roles

Role-specific knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge and experience of project management.
• Experience of delivering programmes in the local context
• Extensive knowledge of stakeholder management
• Finance and resources skills
• Reporting Writing and Presentation Skills
• Event leadership and management skills
• Experience of working across matrix structure to drive and deliver agenda.

Further Information

• Pay Band – BRC-6-G
• Remuneration: NGN 14 297,766 per annum plus benefits
• Contract Type –10 Months Fixed Term Contract
• Department: Cultural Engagement
• Location: Kano, Nigeria
• Language requirements: English level C1
• Role holders must have existing rights to live and work in the country on which the role is based.
• Closing Date – 11 June 2024. Applications will close at 23:59 West Africa Time

A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world. If you have any problems with your application or need more information, please email askhr@britishcouncil.org