Improving Nutrition - Operations Research and Impact Evaluation Project (ORIE)
National Team Leader and Project Administrator
Background

The ORIE project is one component of a large DFID-funded programme called WINNN – Working to Improve Nutrition in Northern Nigeria - which aims to reduce the high incidence of maternal and child undernutrition in 5 Northern states (Jigawa, Zamfara, Katsina, Yobe, Kebbi). The ORIE project will use operations research, impact evaluation, costing studies and knowledge management strategies to ensure that the WINNN programme draws on, and feeds into, cutting-edge knowledge on nutrition. ORIE will be delivered by a consortium of UK and Nigerian institutions led by Oxford Policy Management (OPM). OPM is seeking to recruit a National Team Leader and a Project Administrator. The National Team Leader will manage project operations in country, and will be assisted by the Administrator.

National Team Leader Role
The National Team Leader will represent and promote the ORIE project in Nigeria, build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in Nigeria, and provide leadership to the national team of partners and consultants, including management and quality assurance and regular monitoring trips to Northern states. The Team Leader will also facilitate communications across all parties in Nigeria and the UK and assist and accompany international consultants’ in-country work. The role will involve project management tasks including developing workplans and budgets and preparing written reports, as well as management of a small office, office finances, and the work of the Project Administrator.

National Team Leader Specification

  • Masters level degree or above in a relevant subject desirable (ideally public health/nutrition, or other relevant fields such as economics, public administration).
  • At least 7 years’ experience designing, implementing and managing complex programmes/projects
  • Experience working in the Nigerian health sector; experience in the nutrition sector desirable
  • Knowledge of Nigerian academic institutions; experience in field research and evaluation studies, preferably in Northern Nigeria
  • Experience working with international donors desirable
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
  • Flexibility and an ability to develop strong working relationships in a complex working environment.


Project Administrator Role
The Project Administrator will support the National Team Leader in all project management functions, including the preparation of budgets, workplans and reports. In addition the Administrator will maintain office records, coordinate and manage procurement processes, maintain communication and IT systems, coordinate and manage international and local travel, and provide administrative and logistical support for meetings and events in various locations in Nigeria.
Project Administrator Specification

  • At least 5 years’ experience in project administration and logistics
  • Experience working as office manager desirable
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills, including fluency in written and spoken English
  • Experience working with international donors
  • Willingness to travel within Nigeria

Details of Assignment

The positions will be full-time for at least two years from September 2012 with likely extension and based in Abuja. Candidates should forward full CVs, covering letter and the details of 3 referees to [email protected] by cob on 10th July 2012. Interviews will be held in Abuja week of 30th July 2012.