Program Officer at Global Profiler


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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Salary Budget
N6,403,584.10 Annual Gross.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: akinleye@globalprofilers.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.