We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head of Programs
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities
Program Design and Development:
- Lead the development of project plans, timelines, and budgets in collaboration with program teams and relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure the timely and efficient implementation of projects, adhering to project milestones and deliverables in both the national and state offices.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
Advertisements
- Establish robust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to track project progress and outcomes effectively.
- Conduct regular project monitoring visits, collect data, and analyze results to identify areas for improvement and impact assessment.
Proposal and Grant Writing:
- Develop compelling and well-structured grant proposals that clearly articulate the program’s objectives, methodologies, expected outcomes, and budget requirements.
- Tailor proposals to meet the specific requirements of different funders while maintaining consistency with the AYGF’s mission and goals
Technical Guidance and Support:
- Serve as a technical expert and advisor to project teams, providing guidance on best practices, methodologies, and innovative approaches.
- Support project teams in overcoming challenges and ensuring the quality and relevance of project interventions.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build and maintain effective relationships with project partners, donors, government agencies, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Coordinate and facilitate regular meetings with stakeholders to provide updates on project progress and discuss collaboration opportunities.
Reporting and Documentation:
- Prepare and submit comprehensive and timely project reports to donors, management, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including project files, databases, and records.
Capacity Building:
- Identify capacity-building needs of project staff and partners and design training initiatives to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Budget Management:
- Monitor project budgets, review financial reports, and ensure financial resources are utilized efficiently and transparently.
Risk Management:
- Identify project risks and develop risk mitigation strategies to minimize potential negative impacts on project outcomes.
- Resource Management: Optimize the allocation and utilization of resources (financial, human, and material) across projects. Identify resource gaps and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to address them effectively.
- Reporting line: The incumbent will report directly to the Executive Director and will supervise the project delivery team.
Requirements
- Candidates should possess a Master’s Degree qualification with 8 – 12 years work experience.
Application Closing Date
20th October, 2023.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and one-page Application Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note
- Please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
- Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
Deadline: October 20, 2023
Job Features
Job Category | Head of Programs |