Vacant Job For Program Officer In A Renowned NGO
Hamilton Lloyd and Associates - Our client is recognized as a pioneer of democracy, policy advocacy, education, human rights, women empowerment, disaster relief and betterment of lives of Africans. Due to internal expansion, they have decided to hire a qualified candidate to fill the position below:
Job Title: Program Officer
Location: Lagos
Job Summary
- The Program Officers to oversee program development, seek grants and proposals, manage projects and oversee budgets.
- They generally ensure that an organization’s activities and programs align with the goals and mission statements of that foundation or nonprofit.
Job Responsibilities
- Strategically think and plan for development of program direction and initiatives.
- Work with other departments to ensure synergy of policy and communication efforts.
- Serve as resource on policy formation for all staffs, partners and donors.
- Strategically think and plan for development of program direction and initiatives as assigned.
- Involve in planning and execution of the projects and initiatives in collaboration with the company Team
- Develop and maintain adequate resource files and database for assigned program area
- Carry out various research project for the company as it is required
- Work with the other staff members to successfully carry out their function
- Develops in–depths knowledge of assigned areas including current issues and key resource people and organization and a clear understanding of how they fit into the foundation interest
- Develop proposals, formulate recommendations for funding and grants opportunities for assigned programs
- Develop full-scale projects plans and associated documents.
- Manage the computer for school (C4s) program and scholarship program.
- Provide conceptual and strategic leadership to issues of interest to the Foundation.
- Conceptualize, write, present and draft proposals on selected program and issues;
- Design and convene seminars, workshops and conferences based on agreed outlook and scope.
- Manage and Organize the company’s training programs
- Identify and maintain ongoing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and represent the Foundation at meetings.
- Contribute to the Foundation’s over all vision and mission to promote, advocate, and reduce poverty, disaster-risk reduction as well as the overall development and strengthening of the organization.
Person's Specification
- Education: University Degree with Upper Credit in Social Science, and relevant combination of experience and training
- Experience: Minimum of 4 years of relevant working experience as Program Officer in an international organization.
- Experience in project planning, formulation, monitoring and assessment in an NGO setting; Firm understanding on current issues in women initiatives, leadership, governance, humanitarian response, policy advocacy etc;
Additional Requirement
Competence:
- Ability to present and communicate information clearly both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills, showing tact in dealing with staffs at all levels; and ability to adapt and interact effectively in a multicultural team with respect and sensitivity for diversity
- Initiative and ability to work without supervision.
- Good Computer skills required for setting up a computer lab and training participant adequately on basic computer skills
- Demonstrated multi-tasking qualities
- Sound knowledge of policies, practices and procedures applied in connection with emergency relief, rehabilitation and development issues; of capacity building tools and techniques; of peace building and conflict resolution:
- Good Facilitation, planning and Organization skills
- Strong analytical skills and understanding of results-oriented planning, budgeting and evaluation.
Personality:
- Fluent in written and oral English
- Writing skills must be excellent
- Proficient in the use and training of Microsoft suite, knowledge of computer engineering will be an added advantage
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV's to:
[email protected]
Application Deadline 7th August, 2018.