Murtala Mohammed Foundation is recruiting for the position of PROGRAM CO-ORDINATOR.

Reports to: Head of Programs/Head Resource Mobilization
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

POSITION SUMMARY:

The qualified candidate will be working as a senior member of a diverse team to manage the coordination and implementation of the designated projects/Programs. He/she will be Providing leadership, strategic direction, resource mobilization, management, and evaluation of all aspects of MMF's current and future projects.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Project Management
- Oversee the overall implementation of the designated project(s) in consultation with the relevant Project Officer(s), ensuring objectives are met within the required time frame and budget.
- Provide preventative and corrective action where necessary
- Manage a comprehensive activity plan for the designated project(s), including resource needs analysis and resource mobilization.
- Provide leadership and support Program Officers(s) in day-to-day decision-making as required.
- Ensure that regular monitoring and evaluation assessments against project objectives are conducted and reports made to all stakeholders
- Support the Head of Programs in the development and production of new concepts and proposals
- Ensure swift, complete, and timely reporting of activities to MMF's donors, management, and any other relevant bodies
- Ensure all relevant documents related to all programs are produced and filed according to MMF guidelines

Representation
- Develop and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders (e.g. beneficiaries, community leaders, local and national government officials, donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs) and represent MMF at relevant meetings (e.g. state and local government, sector coordination and security) to facilitate and ensure cooperation and partnerships.

Financial Management
- Sourcing for funding opportunities for programs, preparing and following through proposals for resource mobilization
- Plan and construct the budgets for the designated projects, in collaboration with the relevant program officer(s) by donor guidelines, ensure that budgets are spent according to donor proposals and regulations and within the appropriate timeframe, making any adjustment recommendations to management.

Staff Management
- Ensure all personnel-related issues for the staff of the designated project(s) are properly managed. This includes recruitment, appraisal, objective setting, development and training, disciplinary action, etc.
- Ensure that staff receive appropriate and adequate training by providing mentoring and coaching
- Hold regular team meetings and, through a consultative leadership style and a transparent, honest, and supportive communication structure, develop and build an effective team
- Regularly assess and provide feedback and recommendations on the quality of the programs and interventions after field visits.

Skills/Qualifications
- Masters in Business Management, Project Management, NGO/ Development management, MBA, or any related course.
- Minimum of 6 years NGO work experience with at least 2 years as a program coordinator or similar position
- Experience in Proposal writing and pursuance, monitoring and evaluation
- Proven business / managerial acumen
- Leadership/project management/Adaptability
- Initiative and negotiation skills
- Result oriented, team player/builder
- Good coordinating, Administrative, planning, and presentation skills
- Excellent written, oral, and communication skills

Qualified candidates are to send their updated CVs to recruitment@mmfnigeria.org using the job title as the subject of the mail. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 13th January 2022