The Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) is the foremost independent scientific body in Nigeria. It is a national not-for-profit organization with the mission of strengthening the nation’s ability to deliver the fruits of science to society by the acquisition, growth, and dissemination of Sound scientific knowledge, and facilitation of its use in the solution of major national problems.

In furtherance of its mission, the NAS is recruiting for the under-listed positions:

Job Title: Programme Officer
Location: Nigeria
Job Objective(s)

Initiates, monitors and controls -and closes specific projects/programs of The Academy (which have the overall objective of gathering evidence to inform policies and programs)
Responsibilities

Manages projects/programs
Manages projects from initiation to completion (includes budget preparation, sourcing of resource persons – e.g. speakers, consultants, fellows etc. for the project/program).
Controls and monitors project execution; ensuring that deliverables are timely and project is completed within time, scope and budget.
Conducts background research on topics for current and proposed studies/projects
Conducts database, website and literature review in national and international publications
Checks facts and references for report and journal publications
Identifies and gathers research materials as directed
Facilitates flow of information among programme staff, fellows, external experts, consultants etc.
Performs project documentation – report writing and editing of completed projects.
Fund-raising – involved in writing fund raising letters and visits to possible funders for proposed projects.
Research/ proposal writing
Writes proposals (including budgetary and concept notes for grants to various projects
Assists the preparation of graphics and presentations
Qualifications and Experience

A good First university degree in the Sciences (Physical Sciences may be an advantage)
A postgraduate degree in the sciences would be an advantage.
Minimum of 2 years relevant post- qualification experience; 1 of which must have been spent at Strategic middle/senior management level in a program management role in a research organization or a donor funded initiative.
Competencies Required:

Scientific Knowledge
Business and financial Acumen
Alliance management
Work planning attributes
Teamwork and collaboration
Innovation & creativity
Integrity
Conflict resolution
Oral and written communication
Customer orientation
Scientific advocacy & policy knowledge
Job Title: Programme Manager
Location: Nigeria
Job Objective(s)

Responsible for developing and managing the convening and consensus activities of The Academy (e.g. workshops, studies, fora, stakeholder meetings etc.)
Ensures proper documentation of all research findings and output from The Academy
Organises internal and external reviews of reports and ensures prompt publication of these reports to international standards.
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