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How this role has a social impact

• As the scale and complexity of our programs grows rapidly, from 4 local government areas served today, to state-wide and beyond, the positive impact upon the lives of 100s-of-thousands of children will simply not be possible without a strong Program Officer.
• Trusted NGO and Healthcare System partners are fundamental in this program. The Program Officer provides the insights and structure to ensure that high-level program design can be implemented successfully with these partners.

Role responsibilities

• As a small and agile organisation, the role will vary over time, but typical responsibilities will include:
• Building and applying detailed program plans, including program preparation, implementation and M&E. Tracking progress against these plans and communicating status and risks.
• Collaborating with partners to shape implementation plans, provide structure and clarity, and problem-solve with local context.
• Performing M&E activities during key operational phases, observing and problem-solving during implementation, always with a view to serving communities more effectively.
• Representing Clear Solutions in local stakeholder discussions.
• Inputting to organisational decision-making with local and program insights.

About you

• We care more about your motivation, potential, and what we can achieve together, than checking boxes in a list. Nonetheless, we expect that candidates are likely to have many of the following attributes.

Required capabilities, experience or qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong English communication skills, with working proficiency in Hausa (verbal required; written preferred)
• Experience in bringing structure and clarity to situations with many considerations.
• Experience in written and verbal communications with colleagues and external partners at various levels of seniority.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and thrive in a small and dynamic team.
• Computer skills sufficient to create and work with shared spreadsheets (including formulae and advanced formatting) and quickly create documents and presentations for internal and external communication.
• Based in Kano state.

Preferred experience or qualifications

• Experience in working with primary healthcare provision in Nigeria.
• Experience as a program officer or manager, or similar role, in complex programs with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in working at an NGO, or volunteering in community and non-profit projects.

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How this role has a social impact

• As the scale and complexity of our programs grows rapidly, from 4 local government areas served today, to state-wide and beyond, the positive impact upon the lives of 100s-of-thousands of children will simply not be possible without a strong Program Manager.
• Substantially increasing scale and cost-effectiveness requires that programs are conceived and executed with excellence. The Program Manager provides leadership and insights, collaborating with trusted NGO and Healthcare System partners, to deliver upon this challenging goal.

Role responsibilities

As a small and agile organisation, the role will vary over time, but typical responsibilities will include:

• Building and owning detailed program plans, engaging the responsible people and stakeholders for each aspect. Reporting status and planning mitigations for top risk factors.
• Managing partnerships, aligning partner needs and constraints with implementation plans, ensuring effective collaboration.
• Orchestrating M&E activities during key operational phases, observing and problem-solving during implementation, always with a view to serving communities more effectively.
• Representing Clear Solutions in stakeholder discussions up to senior levels.
• Playing a major role in organisational decision making, building on program and domain insights, striving to maximise Clear Solutions impact and cost-effectiveness.

About you

• We care more about your motivation, potential, and what we can achieve together, than checking boxes in a list. Nonetheless, we seek candidates with the following attributes.

Required capabilities, experience or qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong English communication skills, written, verbal, and presentation across organisational levels.
• Excellent in bringing structure and clarity to situations with many considerations.
• Experience as a program manager, or similar role, in healthcare or development programs in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Ability to lead through changing circumstances, adapting plans in response to new information, and driving clarity with team members.
• Computer skills sufficient to create and work with shared spreadsheets (including formulae and advanced formatting) and quickly create documents and presentations for internal and external communication.

Preferred experience or qualifications

• Familiarity with Hausa language.
• People management experience in a healthcare or NGO context.
• Experience in NGO program design or strategy.
• Experience engaging with State Government stakeholders.
• Experience in partnership management.