Company Info
We are an NGO that provides support for the social well-being of older people, and helps with various life-related issues such as housing, food, and healthcare. Through initiatives and campaigns, awareness is raised about the importance of taking care of aging adults in our society.
Title: Program Officer
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Duties
- Develop Program Initiatives and Project Outlines
- Oversee Funds and Budgets
- Work closely with other managers, vendors and financial supporters in developing, maintaining and ensuring adherence to budgets
- Build and maintain partnerships and relationships with other organizations, such as nonprofits, federal agencies and community organizations
- Generate Program Reports
- Researching grant proposals and funding opportunities
- Developing relationships with various community, governmental, and other nonprofit organizations to raise funds and awareness and build resources
- Apply project management knowledge regarding development, staffing, budgeting, and scheduling
- Implementing programs and projects to help organizations meet goals and objectives
- Understanding organizational goals and objectives and creating programs that adhere to these guidelines
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or related field
- Minimum of 5 years professional NGO work experience will be preferred and an added advantage
- Demonstrated project management experience including budget development, event planning, coordinating multiple partners and stakeholders
- Demonstrated strength and experience in writing technical reports
- Excellent written and oral communications skills; fluency in English language is essential
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Strong critical thinking skills, ability to solve problems, and resourcefulness
- Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment
- Strong computer skill in MS Office Suite is required
- Fluency in local language will be an added advantage
- Understand cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability of states (Lagos, Oyo, and Ogun).
Deadline: 18th February, 2023.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.