Program Director - Crisis Response Planning and Preparedness Program - Nigeria at One Earth Future Foundation

Job Summary

The Program Director (PD) will provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and technical expertise to ensure the successful implementation of the Program. The PD will work closely with stakeholders, partners, and the project team to achieve project objectives, deliver high-quality outputs, and foster effective collaboration. The intended audiences will include the Nigeria’s Office of the National Security Advisor, the Department of State Security Services, Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria’s Security and Civil Defense Corps, INTERPOL’s Abuja National Central Bureau, Nigeria’s National Counterterrorism Center, Nigeria Immigration Service, and other Nigerian civilian security agencies and relevant ministries.

Responsibilities

Project Management and Leadership:

• Develop and implement a detailed project work plan, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and outputs.
• Provide overall management and supervision to the project team, ensuring effective coordination, communication, and performance.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and challenges, and take proactive measures to address them.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive project environment that encourages teamwork, innovation, and learning.

Technical Expertise:

• Provide technical guidance and expertise in crisis response planning and preparedness to the Nigerian interagency, intended target participants and audience.
• Support the design, revision, and implementation of comprehensive crisis response plans and protocols, considering international best practices and standards.
• Conduct research, assessments, and analysis to identify key risks, vulnerabilities, and gaps in Nigeria's crisis response capabilities.
• Facilitate capacity-building activities, workshops, and training sessions to enhance the skills and knowledge of relevant stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships:

• Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, civil society organizations, and international partners.
• Collaborate with the Nigerian interagency to foster ownership, ensure alignment with national priorities, and promote sustainability of project outcomes.
• Coordinate and liaise with the Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) and the Nigeria’s designated civilian security agencies, and providing regular updates, reports, and documentation as required.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Develop and implement a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to track project progress and outcomes.
• Ensure the timely collection, analysis, and reporting of project data and results.
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefings, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications And Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, preferably in crisis response planning, emergency management, CT/CVE, or related fields.
• Proven experience in designing, revising, and implementing crisis response plans and protocols, preferably in a governmental or interagency setting.
• Strong technical knowledge of crisis response planning, emergency management, risk assessment, and preparedness measures.
• Familiarity with international best practices, standards, and frameworks related to CT/CVE, crisis response, and preparedness. Familiarity or experience with Department of State Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) programming preferred.
• Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a diverse team towards project objectives.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and work effectively with stakeholders at various levels.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership building, and coordination with multiple actors.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation, including the use of data for decision-making and adaptive management.
• Master's degree in a relevant field such as emergency management, international development, public administration, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in local Nigerian languages is desirable.