Job Title: Senior
program manager
Location: Lagos
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
• Lead the Foundation’s project development and program
management initiatives.
• Identify and monitor program activities that benefit and
complement the Foundation’s mission and goals.
• Develop strategies to increase the Foundation’s fundraising
initiatives, facilitate a range of fundraising events, new program
inaugurations and speak directly with reporters, donor agencies, government
representatives/members of the community at these events
• Support in the development of a strategic plan and develop
mechanisms to facilitate the adoption of the plan.
• Support the development and implementation of the
Foundation’s strategic approach for key child abuse programs and advocacy
goals.
• Participate in long and short-term program development
plans.
• Oversee the preparation of project proposals, research
grants, prepare grant reports and coordinate the prompt submission of grant
reports.
• Administer grants for the execution of program activities
in accordance with approved budget allocations.
• Develop a framework for the assessment of program impact
while making necessary changes and improvements where necessary.
• Develop and effectively manage program timelines to ensure
the timely completion of program deliverables.
• Review program outcomes vis-à-vis contractual commitments
and grant commitments.
• Develop and schedule program activities in accordance with
specifications and funding limitation.
• Provide comprehensive, reports on the revenues,
expenditures and budget forecasts of the organization.
• Monitor, analyse and comment on debates around child
rights, particularly as it relates to child abuse.
• Represent the Foundation at workshops, trainings and
interactions organized by partner organisations.
• Engage with government and donor experts and agencies on
child right matters at federal, state and local government levels.
• Develop and maintain mechanisms for an appropriate system
of fiscal accountability, grant administration/management and community
intervention.
• Track current regional and national economic, political,
social, and other trends impacting on target group and inform appropriate
personnel on actions or pending actions that would impact their work.
• Provide strategic guidance to program while contributing
to program context and needs.
• Build on new and existing relationship with civil society
network and work towards strengthening the Foundation’s advocacy and capacity
building strategies.
• Facilitate collaborative opportunities with other civil society
organisations.
• Identify and evaluate the risks associated with program
activities and take appropriate action to control the risks.
• Develop background documents, briefs, and presentations,
including carrying out relevant literature reviews and analysis on the rights
of the child
• Monitor program activities on a regular basis and conduct
an annual evaluation according to the program evaluation framework.
Personal
Competencies:
The Candidate must
demonstrate:
• Excellent proposal writing and facilitation skills
• High-level strategic thinker, with a strong grasp of
national and international child right policies.
• Proven skills in networking and relationship building
• Strong analytical and information gathering skills
• Strong communication and representational skills
• Strong administrative and management skills
• Ability to work alone and on one’s own initiative
Requirements:
• 3 years of progressively responsible International
Management experience in an NGO or relevant International work experience.
• Fundraising, project development and program management
experience.
• Proven understanding and experience of advocacy and policy
change work within a complex humanitarian context.
• Working knowledge of multi-disciplinary child abuse
response systems.
• Knowledge of client groups and/or issues related to the
program area.
How to Apply
Interested persons should click here to apply
Good Luck!!!
