Nigeria Project Manager

Location: Kano

Responsibilities:

Play a central role in project start-up, including coordinating final hiring partner agreements, setting up of a new office, risk assessment and management planning etc.

Build strong partner relations through regular communications and meetings with donors, government officials and local school and community leaders.

Manage senior project staff and develop a strong, collaborative team culture across all levels and functional areas.

Lead project team members in executing work plans, deliverables and budgets etc

Qualifications:

Masters degree in a relevant field- education, international development, management etc is preferred.

12-15 years relevant experience, progressively moving up in terms of partner relations and management responsibilities for significant education or related development projects, preferably at least in part in northern Nigeria

Experience working with major donor agencies e.g. DFID, USAID, etc.

Understanding of educational initiatives and priorities in Nigeria, including related to gender equity.

National of Nigeria. Fluency in English required and proficiency in Hausa preferred.

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