Role Profile

Job Title

Programme Manager - Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme

Location of post

Abuja

Pay Band

Under review

Reports to

Programme Board

Duration of job

3 years

Purpose of job
To lead the implementation of the DFID-funded Nigeria Stability & Reconciliation Programme (NSRP),
ensuring successful delivery of the programmes outputs.

Context and Environment

The British Council, in partnership with International Alert and Social Development Direct, is the
Managing Agent for the 30m+ DFID-funded Nigeria Stability & Reconciliation Programme. This new,
high profile and ambitious programme aims to support Nigerian stakeholders (state and non-state) to
prevent and manage conflict non-violently, reducing the negative impacts of conflict and violence on the
most vulnerable. The Programme is engaging across 8 states in the North East, North West, Middle
Belt and the Niger Delta, to:

Strengthen conflict prevention and management architecture

Address underlying drivers of conflict

Increase effective participation by women and girls in peacebuilding

Strengthen conflict-sensitive approaches to policy & programming in Nigeria

Accountabilities, responsibilities and main duties

The Programme Manager is accountable for: (1) delivery of the Programmes technical outputs and
results to DFIDs satisfaction; and (2) for the financial management of the Programme to DFID and
British Council corporate standards.
The Programme Manager is responsible for: leading the programme delivery team (technical and
managerial, approximately 40 staff based in Abuja and five programme locations); managing the
programme offices, including resources; the oversight of robust M&E; and the effective implementation
of programme safety and security plans and protocols. The Programme Manager will serve as the
Programmes key point of contact for DFID, local partners and other relevant stakeholders.

The main duties include:

1. Provide overall strategic direction in consultation with DFID
2. Leading the programme delivery team in the implementation & monitoring of all programme
activities
3. Leading the programmes security management function and taking decisions on team
movements
4. Lead the preparation of work plans, technical reports and monitoring & evaluation reports
5. Oversee and contribute substantially to the M&E and learning strategy & framework
6. Oversight of project finances, grants management and for value-for-money (VFM) strategy
7. Oversee recruitment and performance management of programme staff and consultants
8. Line management of programme senior management team
9. Relationship & stakeholder management, including Federal Government, DFID, & donors
10. Develop, maintain and regularly update risk management strategy including safety and security
11. Lead on communications, publicity and visibility of NSRP with Nigerian media

Other important features or requirements of the job

The position will require extensive travel to the States & Regions of NSRP operations, including insecure
regions, subject to the prevailing travel and security policy implemented by NSRP. Unsocial and overhours are likely to be required to meet operational requirements of the post / project.

Please specify any

None
passport/visa and/or nationality
requirement.
Please indicate if any security
or legal checks are required
for this role.

Person Specification
Essential
Behaviours
for
Interview

Connecting with others (most

demanding): Building trust and
understanding with people who
have very different views.

Being Accountable ( most

demanding): Showing real
dedication to the long-term
mission of the British Council or
the team

Working together( most

demanding): Creating the
environment in which others who
have different aims can work
together

Making it happen (most

demanding): Achieving stretching
results when faced by change,
uncertainty or major obstacles.
Creating Shared Purpose: (most
demanding)
Shaping the future (most demanding)

Other
Behaviours

Skills,
Knowledge
&
Experience

Sector Knowledge
Demonstrable comprehensive
understanding of one or more
appropriate sectors peace & conflict
prevention (including role of women
in peacebuilding and responses to
VAWG), security & justice, and / or
governance
Practical familiarity with political
economy analysis and conflict
assessment approaches
Knowledge and practical application
of conflict sensitive programming
approaches

Project Management:

Proven record of working as a

Programme Manager / Team Leader
in donor-funded peace & conflict
prevention, security & justice or
governance programmes

Proven expertise in the management

of donor M&E and reporting
frameworks

Evidence of financial management

Desirable

Assessment
stage
Interview only

Not
Interviewed

Demonstrable knowledge of
conflict environment of
Nigeria

Previous experience of
grants management

Short-listing
and interview

and / or oversight of complex multiannual budgets

Managing Risk:

Demonstrate previous experience of

managing risk and security policy in
a conflict affected environment.

Undertakes business risk

identification (technical, political,
conflict and financial) and analysis
for specific initiatives. Uses this to
inform approach and manage risk
Relationship building

Ability to identify, build and manage

relationships with state and non-state
actors at the highest level for
strategic gain.

Ability to actively lobby and win

support behind the scenes, using
diplomacy and politically awareness

Communication skills

Excellent communication skills,

including a very good knowledge
(verbal and written) of English, with
advanced presentation, persuasion
and negotiation skills

Experience

Qualificatio
ns

Short listing
and Interview

Minimum 10 years experience in

peace & conflict prevention, security
& justice or governance sectors of
which at least 5 years in a senior
management & leadership capacity

Minimum 5 years management

experience specifically in the design
and implementation of complex
multi-component programmes in
peace & conflict prevention, security
& justice or governance sectors

Familiarity with DFID

policies and procedures

Minimum of 3 years experience of

living and working in conflict affected
or fragile state environment

Experience of working in
West Africa, preferably
Nigeria, is highly desirable.

Postgraduate degree in
development, conflict,
international relations or
related discipline

Short listing
and interview