Job Title: Program Officer
Reports To: Senior Programs Manager
Location: Lagos, Edo, and Kano
Job Summary:
The Program Officer will oversee the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of projects in the state.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide support in the design and development of program frameworks, goals, and objectives.
- Develop detailed work plans and schedules for program activities.
- Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plans to measure program outcomes.
- Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder meetings.
- Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure program buy-in and sustainability.
- Support fundraising efforts by contributing to proposal development and donor reporting.
- Prepare high-quality reports for internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Maintain accurate records of program activities, budgets, and outcomes.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Health, or a related field.
- Relevant Professional certificate is required.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in program management within the NGO sector.
- Demonstrated experience managing donor-funded projects is highly desirable.
Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in using program management and M&E tools.
- Exceptional communication.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of local contexts and languages is an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with data analysis tools like SPSS, R, or Excel for program evaluation.
Other information:
● Only Nigerian based candidates will be considered.
● We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the criminal background check.
Mode of Application: Kindly Click here to apply.
Note: Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Application Deadline: 4th February, 2025.