Program Officer at Global Profilers

Global Profiler, a Profiler Group Company, is a global recruitment and resourcing company with focus on African markets. We are experienced working within numerous fields such as: Telecom, IEC, Infra 25, Oil & Gas, Mining, Financial services and Banking, FMCG/CD, Education and Agriculture to name a few.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting Line: Reports to the Program Manager

Job Summary

• The Program Officer will oversee the development and implementation of socio-economic empowerment programs/projects aimed at achieving the organisation's strategic goals.
• This role involves managing specific programs, providing technical assistance, supporting team members and stakeholders, and ensuring the timely execution of activities within the allocated budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and guide the implementation of project activities, ensuring alignment with organizational values and timely completion within the budget.
• Collaborate with the program team to develop program strategies, draft proposals and reports, and support monitoring and evaluation efforts.
• Assist in managing financial expenditures, negotiating with vendors, and tracking activity budgets.
• Execute tasks and functions as directed by the Program Manager/Country Manager.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and implement program activities, including training sessions, meetings, workshops, conferences, and other events as required by organizational work plans.
• Design and develop program interventions aligned with organizational objectives and available budgets.
• Research, write, and edit program documents, including budgets, socio-economic updates, blog articles, publications, activity reports, funding proposals, and training materials.
• Handle administrative and financial matters efficiently, including written assignments and report submissions.
• Mobilize program participants, media, and stakeholders for events and initiatives.
• Maintain and update program files and participant contacts for effective monitoring, evaluation, and internal reporting.
• Monitor socio-economic developments in Africa to provide analysis and recommendations for programmatic adjustments.
• Travel independently or as part of a team to various locations to support programmatic objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with sector actors, civil society organizations, and represent the organization at public functions as requested.
• Collaborate with program personnel to monitor and evaluate the performance of programs, vendors, consultants, and partners, and recommend program adjustments.
• Lead and support team projects, developing work products in collaboration with team members.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Social Development, International Relations, Arts, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Familiarity with nonprofit strategies, logical frameworks, Women's Economic Empowerment (WEE), and socio-economic contexts.
• Experience in writing reports and project proposals.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, plan, and organize tasks within tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proven experience in promoting sustainable economic participation of women and youth.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit work, international development, and socio-economic empowerment programs, with a focus on women, youth, or entrepreneurs.
• Proven experience with donor-funded economic empowerment programs, education, and capacity-building initiatives.
• Strong background in project cycle management, including coordinating activities, financial management, and monitoring and evaluation.

Desired Attributes:

• Highly organized with the ability to manage a diverse workload effectively.
• Proficiency with platforms and technology tools such as Teachable, Zoom, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team to achieve organizational and program objectives.
• Experience in nonprofit or international development sectors, preferably with a focus on women, youth, or entrepreneurs.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas, strategies, and policies clearly.
• Experience in event organization with strong attention to detail and coordination skills.
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written, with the ability to present and explain information clearly.

Salary Budget
N6,403,584.10 Annual Gross.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail

Application Deadline 31st October, 2024.