Job for a Program Officer at Young Readers Library


Young Readers Library is a book club that ignites the reader within your child, builds language, vocabulary, comprehension among other skills. We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:     Job Title: Program Officer Location: Abuja Job Description Key duties include but not limited:

  • Proactively supporting & promoting the day to day delivery of programs and services.
  • Facilitation of library events and programs
  • Providing assistance and advice to customers
  • Develop contents for the blog and website
  • Support in production of promotional print and online materials.
  • Serve as focal person for any email and phone enquiries relating to all services and programmes managed by the Library team.
  • Monitor the impact of our work.
  • Support in the financial management.
  • Procurement and management of internal and external resources for library programs
  • Marketing of library programs and events to increase participation.
  • Seek sponsorship for the library programs and events
  • Supporting customer use of library services.
  • Developing & maintaining relationships with customers
  • Monitoring work tasks for volunteers
  • Supporting the development and delivery of regular programs & events
  • Library data and file management
  • Prepare financial reports of programs and events
  • Other duties as assigned.
Skills & Experience Required/Desired
  • The ability to communicate effectively, verbally with library staff, other volunteers and members of the public, especially children.
  • Previous experience of working with children and participating in children’s activities.
  • Reliable, confident and responsible individual, with enthusiasm and effective interpersonal skills.
  • Project Management and IT Skills
  • The ability to cope with the duties and responsibilities of the post and the associated environment, including an understanding of health & safety.
  • Corps Members are encouraged to apply.
  How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.   Application Deadline  8th November, 2019.