ICAP is a global health leader situated at Columbia University, ICAP has worked since 2003 with one central goal: to improve the health of families and communities.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Program Management Officer
Job ID: 496972
Location: Abuja
Report to: Project Stakeholders
Travel Requirements: TBD
Position Summary
- The Project Management Officer will support the management of key stakeholder and health projects at NASCP(National AIDS and Sexually transmitted Infection Control Program).
- Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope.
- Oversee all aspects of projects.
- Set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor and summarize progress of project. Prepare reports for NSACP(National AIDS and Sexually transmitted Infection Control Program)coordinator regarding status of project.
- The successful candidate will work directly with relevant stakeholder to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget.
- He or she will coordinate with other departments to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible and will hire new talent as needed to fulfill client needs.
Major Accountabilities
- Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices and procedures. Rely on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Perform a variety of tasks. Lead and direct the work of others.
- A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
- Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.
- Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate internal resources, stakeholder management, meetings, and schedules, for the flawless execution of projects
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
- Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
- Ensure resource availability and allocation
- Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
- Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
- Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
- Report and escalate to management as needed
- Manage the relationship with MoHS partners and all stakeholders
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs
Educational Qualification
- Master’s Degree in Project Management, Management or MBA and 3-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
- Proven working experience in project management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus
- Project Manager top skills & proficiencies:
- Developing and Tracking Budgets
- Coaching
Application Closing Date
9th December, 2022. W. Central Africa Standard Time
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note
- Only candidates who are eligible to work in Abuja Nigeria without a need for sponsorship will be considered for the position.
- The position is contingent upon the availability of grant funding. Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
- It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.