Regional Manager – Nigeria Job at Marie Stopes International

Job Title: Regional Manager
Location(s): Edo, Enugu and Lagos, Nigeria
Employer: Marie Stopes International
Sector: NGO

Reporting To: Operations Director

Overall Responsibility: Working with and reporting to the MSN‘s Social Franchise Manager (SFM), Regional Manager (RM) is mainly responsible for overseeing the coordination of planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of selected suites of MSN‘s activities which include Social Franchising, Outreach including Training, Coaching and Mentoring (TCM) and other projects in 2-5 states of assigned region,

Key Responsibilities:
• Coordination of MSN‘s BlueStar and TCM Programme Activities, Support state teams in the development of annual and quarterly budgets and financial performance targets and support tile SFM/TCM in monitoring budgetary management and performance
• Ensure equitable distribution of resources according to the work plans and resource needs of all MSN‘s BlueStar and TCM programme staff and partners
• Ensure proper understanding of all franchised programmes, including linkages and collaborations for service provisions at the region.
• Also provide leadership in the development of regional activity plans based on programme outputs,
• Support state level planning, implementation, reporting, learning and reflection,
• Facilitate cross synergy of all related BlueStar and TCM programmes including sales and distribution activities in the states within assigned region where MSN projects are domiciled,
• Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation -Collate and analyze all team member’s MIS and narrative reports on all projects within the SF/TCM for onward transmission to the Manager
• Produce first level regional programme reports promptly for all projects under the BlueStar
• Provide clear documentation of programmatic achievements on monthly, quarterly and annual basis as well as document and publish best practices within the region
• Advocacy and External Relations- Lead in the collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders, including Government other Implementing Partners, and internal stakeholders within MSN to achieve project and organizational deliverables.
• Act as the focal person for MSN at the regional level including representing MSN at high level meeting/platforms where necessary
• Coordinate store requisition ,coordinate procurement issues within the organization at the regional level
• Provide guidance on the proper use, handling and maintenance of all MSN properties
• Ensure judicious use and accountability of fund disbursed to region/states

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• First degree or equivalent in health/biological sciences, Arts, social sciences, pharmacy or communication art.
• Must have a minimum of 8 years cognate experience
• Possession of Master’s degree is an added advantage
• Must possess excellent planning and organizational skills
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and MUST possess a high level of integrity and responsibility
• Must have prior practical experience in management of DfiD, USAID, Gates fUl1ded projects, including working in a diverse team environment
• Must be attuned to and be comfortable with the culture/traditions of the people
• Must be computer literate and be at ease with report writing.

Length of Contract: Two (2) years (with possibility of extension)

How to Apply:
Interested candidates are to submit a suitability statement and an updated CV as a single document online or to recruitment@mariestopes.org.ng, quoting the position & location applied for as subject of the email e.g. Finance Officer Kano.

Applications that do not follow this format will not be considered.

Deadline: 25-November-2013

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