Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) is a local not-for-profit, faith-based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). One of WEWE’s core ideologies is to be the most financially clean and compliant local NGO in Nigeria and Africa. We want to prove to the world that not all Nigerian NGOs are corrupt, and we want to be an example (An Ambassador) of a credible NGO in Nigeria and Africa.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Director of Program
Location: Akwa Ibom
Employment Type: Full Time
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- S/he will work closely with the Executive Director to provide technical and managerial oversight for programs, including the development and implementation of the quarterly, and annual work plans, and annual reports
- S/he will assist the Executive Director in managing day-to-day technical activities in collaboration with other stakeholders and state offices where WEWE’s projects are being implemented
- S/he will ensure innovations, quality improvement, development, and implementation of work plans
- S/he will assist the Executive Director in collaborating with relevant governmental agencies, donors, and CBOs.
Qualifications
- Minimum of Master’s in Public Health, Social Work, Community Development Studies, or any Social Science/related field.
- A Doctorate in a relevant course will be an added advantage
Experience:
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in community development work preferably in the field of OVC which includes 5 to 7 years of relevant supervisory experience.
- Familiarity with Local and International donor organizations, NGOs, and CBOs is required.
- Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.
- Knowledge of implementing USAID project activities and proven skills in management, supervision, and leadership.
- Demonstrated expertise in building effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
Application Closing Date
30th September, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive curriculum and cover letter in only one attachment (MS Word document) explaining their suitability for the job to: directorofprogram2024@weweng.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Note
- WEWE reserves the right to conclude this recruitment process when a suitable individual is selected. While WEWE thanks all for showing interest, only shortlisted individuals will be contacted.
- “WEWE is an equal opportunity employer, which promotes diversity and does not discriminate based on tribe, state of origin within Nigeria, religion, age, sex, race or on different physical ability”.
- “WEWE’s organizational culture promotes the principles of safeguarding and high moral values. WEWE’s Safeguarding Policy 2022 promotes an environment where no staff, associates, volunteers, case workers, consultants, board members, and partners engage in a sexual relationship, harass, or exploit anyone under the age of 18 or vulnerable adult, especially our beneficiaries”.
- “WEWE’s organizational culture also has zero tolerance for corrupt practices. Therefore, for any of our job vacancies, we advise that applicants do not offer or accept any request for money, favors, or gifts from anyone to facilitate an employment opportunity with WEWE. Applicants found engaging in such practices could jeopardize their chances of being selected. If anyone contacts, you with such an offer please report this immediately to WEWE management on this WhatsApp line 09037811024”.
- WEWE’s Vision, Mission and Ideologies:
- Organization Vision: A society without vulnerable persons
- Organization Mission: Empowering communities, vulnerable persons, and local organizations to be resilient by faith
- WEWE’s Organizational Ideologies:
- To beat global standards of excellence in all we do
- To improve the lives of vulnerable people
- To be statutorily and financially compliant at all times. We want to strengthen the capacity of other local NGOs to be statutorily and financially compliant equally, thereby contributing to increasing the number of compliant NGOs in Nigeria and Africa.
- To consistently deliver superior and ever-improving programs and services than any other local and international organization.
- To be better than the rest and be better than the best in all we do
Disclaimer:
- Please note that participating in this recruitment process with the Incorporated Trustees of Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) does not constitute the issuance of an employment contract or consultancy, nor does it commit WEWE to cover any costs associated with your participation in the recruitment process.
- The decision to recruit a consultant rests solely with WEWE and is subject to a merit review process, considering factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, value for money, availability of funds, and other relevant considerations.