Programme Manager

Abuja Nigeria | Attractive salary & allowances

British Council is implementing an ambitious DFID-funded programme in stability & reconciliation in Nigeria and is seeking an outstanding Programme Manager.

The British Council is seeking an experienced Programme Manager for the Nigeria Stability & Reconciliation Programme. NSRP is a new, high profile 5-year DFID-funded programme aimed at supporting Nigeria to prevent and manage conflict non-violently and to reduce the negative impacts of conflict and violence on the most vulnerable. The Programme is being managed by the British Council with International Alert and Social Development Direct.

The Programme Manager has overall responsibility for managing the team and accountability for delivering an ambitious set of results. You will have substantial experience of managing complex multi-component programmes in one or more areas of: peacebuilding and conflict prevention; security and justice; or governance. You will be familiar with the current discourse on human security and will be able to demonstrate an exceptional aptitude for strategic thinking building relationships within a politically and conflict sensitive environment. An experienced team leader, you will demonstrate a track record of leading teams to deliver results in challenging environments.

A full description and application details for this challenging position can be found at www.britishcouncil.org/africa-vacancies and http://jobs.economist.com

Closing Date: 17th March 2012

In addition, the British Council manages a number of large contracts for DFID and other donor agencies in sub Saharan Africa and is seeking to expand its roster of consultants working in a variety of disciplines. We are seeking qualified and experienced candidates for a variety of current and up-coming programmes, in West Africa & the Horn of Africa, with skills in one or more areas of: conflict prevention & peacebuilding, security & justice, including formal & community justice, transitional justice, police sector reform and organisational development; and governance and accountability, including strengthening the role of civil society and social development. We also seek experienced candidates with cross-cutting skills in gender & social inclusion, political economy analysis, capacity strengthening, monitoring & evaluation and conflict monitoring and assessment. If you have 10+ years’ experience and an international track record in one or more of these areas, please submit a current CV (5 pages max) to: fcr@britishcouncil.or.ke