• Ensure robust planning and timely execution of project activities in line with the overall project objectives, targets, and timeframes.
• Coordinate the input of the various IIDC Technical Advisors and Technical Associates to ensure effective execution of planned activities and delivery of high-quality technical support to partners.
• Liaise with the SAFE Project Partner leads/focal point persons on a regular basis to harmonize execution plans, coordinate partner engagement processes, track progress of actions, and generally ensure a harmonious and impactful capacity development relationship.
• Build, nurture and maintain partnership with other relevant governmental and non-governmental external project stakeholders and actors in order to leverage the necessary support for the intervention objectives.
• Liaise and work closely with the Technical Advisor for MEL and develop a mechanism for monitoring the progress of activities and effective measurement of programme results at the various eco-system levels including impactful documentation and communication of programme outcomes.
• Plan and coordinate activities and opportunities for ongoing programme learning and improvement internally within IIDC and between and across partners.
• Prepare regular high-quality progress and other reports and provide any project related information as might be required by Management and other project stakeholders.
• Ensure timely initiation and follow up of internal processes necessary for supporting the seamless implementation of project activities in line with IIDC’s organizational policies, procedures and operational practices.
• Undertake any other related Management tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned to you by Management.

• 1. Education:
• A Master’s degree in Project Planning and Management or a related Management field. 2. Experience:
• At least 7 years of experience in a Project Management role in a credible, dynamic, fast-paced, result-oriented and multi-stakeholder organization/environment. Practical experience in designing and implementing safeguarding interventions or mainstreaming safeguarding into a large program involving multiple partners is a strong added advantage.

• 3. Key Competences required:
• A strong technical knowledge in the fields of youth employment, social norms, gender, women and girls’ protection, and do no harm principles.
• In-depth knowledge of Project Management processes and procedures,
• Strong People Management,
• Multi-stakeholder Partnership engagement skills
• Managing complexity and dealing with competing demands.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written), persuasive and motivational.
• Highly Result Oriented

To apply, please fill in the application form by copying the link below into a web browser. Provide all required information by the deadline of 5 pm EAT on 23rd May 2025;

Disclaimer: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and IIDC reserve the right not to wait for the deadline to get the suitable candidate.