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poverty free place where peace will abide and humanity can live freely in harmony.\n\nWe are recruiting to fill the position below:\n\nJob Title: Program Manager\n\nLocation: Maiduguri, Borno\n\nEmployment Type: Full-time\n\nAbout the Role\n\nThe Programme Manager will be responsible for ensuring that LPF programmes are effectively planned, implemented, monitored and reported in line with approved programme objectives, donor requirements, organizational policies, humanitarian principles and relevant technical standards.\nThis is an opportunity for a programme professional committed to quality programming, accountability, measurable results and meaningful impact for vulnerable and crisis-affected populations.\nLindii Peace Foundation (LPF) is seeking a qualified, experienced and results-oriented Programme Manager to provide effective leadership and oversight of assigned programmes and projects.\nThe Programme Manager will contribute to programme quality, accountability to affected 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timely corrective action.\nTranslate programme strategies and objectives into practical implementation plans.\nLead programme planning, implementation, review and close-out processes.\nProvide overall leadership and management of assigned programmes and projects.\nEnsure programmes are implemented in accordance with approved proposals, project documents, workplans, budgets and results frameworks.\nPromote a results-oriented and accountable programme culture.\n\nProgramme Planning and Implementation:\n\nCoordinate the timely commencement and implementation of programme activities.\nDevelop and regularly review detailed programme workplans, activity plans and implementation schedules.\nMonitor progress against approved workplans and agreed milestones.\nIdentify implementation gaps, delays and emerging needs and develop practical solutions.\nEnsure programme activities are appropriately documented.\nEnsure programme activities are implemented in accordance with approved technical approaches and standards.\nSupport effective programme start-up, implementation, transition and close-out.\nEnsure programme teams understand project objectives, targets, indicators and deliverables.\n\nProgramme Quality and Technical Oversight:\n\nEnsure lessons learned and good practices are incorporated into programme implementation.\nSupport technical teams to address programme quality gaps.\nWork with relevant technical leads and Programme Managers to ensure activities meet applicable technical standards.\nPromote high standards of programme quality across all assigned projects.\nParticipate in programme quality reviews, assessments and evaluations.\nReview programme implementation approaches and recommend improvements where required.\nEnsure programme interventions are evidence-based, contextually appropriate and responsive to identified needs.\nPromote integration of cross-cutting issues including gender, protection, inclusion, safeguarding and accountability.\n\nProgramme Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning:\n\nParticipate in programme reviews, evaluations, assessments and learning activities.\nReview programme data and performance information to identify trends, gaps and areas requiring corrective action.\nWork closely with the MEAL team to monitor programme performance against agreed indicators and targets.\nPromote a culture of learning, reflection and continuous programme improvement.\nSupport data quality assessments and verification exercises.\nEnsure programme teams maintain accurate and timely programme records.\nUse monitoring findings and programme evidence to improve implementation.\nEnsure recommendations from monitoring and evaluation exercises are appropriately followed up.\n\nProgramme Budget and Financial Management:\n\nReview programme expenditure against approved budgets and implementation plans.\nContribute to financial forecasting and resource planning for assigned programmes.\nIdentify financial risks that may affect programme delivery and raise them promptly.\nWork closely with Finance to monitor programme budgets and expenditure.\nWork with Programme and Finance teams to develop appropriate corrective actions for budget variances.\nEnsure programme activities are implemented with due consideration for value for money.\nSupport programme budget preparation and revisions as required.\nEnsure programme teams understand and comply with approved financial controls.\nMonitor budget utilization, burn rates, forecasts and potential variances.\n\nDonor Compliance and Grant Management:\n\nProvide accurate programme information and supporting documentation for donor reports.\nEnsure programme teams understand relevant donor conditions, targets and reporting requirements.\nEnsure programme implementation remains consistent with approved donor agreements and project requirements.\nSupport grant amendments, extensions, no-cost extensions and project close-out processes where required.\nEnsure programme records are maintained to support donor verification and accountability.\nSupport donor monitoring visits, reviews, audits and programme assessments.\nWork closely with the Partnership and Grants Manager to monitor grant deliverables, reporting requirements and compliance obligations.\nIdentify potential compliance risks and escalate them appropriately.\n\nProgramme Reporting and Documentation:\n\nEnsure reporting is supported by reliable programme data and source documentation.\nMaintain organized programme documentation and evidence of implementation.\nEnsure programme achievements, challenges, lessons learned and corrective actions are appropriately documented.\nCoordinate contributions from technical and programme teams for donor and management reporting.\nReview programme reports for accuracy, consistency and completeness before submission through the appropriate approval process.\nContribute to internal management reports, programme updates and organizational performance reviews.\nEnsure timely preparation and submission of high-quality programme reports.\n\nTeam Leadership and Staff Management:\n\nAddress routine performance and operational issues in accordance with LPF procedures.\nClarify roles, responsibilities, deliverables and performance expectations for programme staff.\nIdentify staff capacity gaps and support appropriate training and mentoring.\nEnsure programme staff comply with organizational policies, safeguarding requirements and applicable programme standards.\nSupport recruitment, onboarding and deployment of programme personnel in coordination with HR.\nConduct or support regular performance reviews and performance management processes.\nPromote teamwork, collaboration, professional conduct and accountability.\nProvide effective leadership and direction to assigned programme personnel.\nRecognize good performance and promote a positive and respectful working environment.\n\nCoordination with Support Functions:\n\nPromote constructive collaboration between programme and support teams.\nMaintain effective coordination with Finance, Procurement, Logistics, Administration, HR, MEAL and Partnership and Grants teams.\nWork with HR on staffing, performance and capacity-building requirements.\nEnsure programme requirements are communicated sufficiently in advance to relevant support functions.\nCoordinate with Grants and Partnership teams on donor requirements and reporting.\nWork with Finance to ensure programme expenditures are properly planned, documented and monitored.\nCoordinate programme procurement and logistics requirements to support timely implementation.\nWork with MEAL to ensure appropriate monitoring, data collection and reporting systems are in place.\n\nStakeholder Engagement and Representation:\n\nSupport coordination with government ministries, departments and agencies relevant to programme implementation.\nParticipate in joint assessments, field visits, coordination meetings and technical discussions.\nDevelop and maintain constructive relationships with relevant government authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, partners, community structures and other stakeholders.\nPromote LPF's programme interests while maintaining professional and respectful relationships with stakeholders.\nMaintain professional communication with programme partners and stakeholders.\nRepresent LPF at programme coordination meetings, technical forums, sector meetings and other relevant platforms as delegated.\nEnsure external commitments are made only within delegated authority.\n\nCommunity Engagement and Accountability:\n\nEnsure programme teams respond appropriately to feedback and concerns raised by affected populations.\nMonitor whether programme activities are responsive to community needs and priorities.\nEnsure affected populations are appropriately involved in programme planning and implementation.\nPromote dignity, inclusion, participation and non-discrimination in programme implementation.\nPromote meaningful community 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