Job Title: Program Officer (DakataL.I.F.E.)

Job Location: Dakata, Kano

Job Summary:
Organizes, coordinates and manages the L.I.F.E program and events relevant to accomplishing the organization’s strategic goals and objectives, as well as establishing networks with external bodies

Reporting To:
Program Manager

Roles and Responsibilities:
Policy and Administration

Support with the identification and interpretation of program strategies and policies
Assist in administering training for other support staff and team members
Research and develop materials and reports that outlines the successful completion of programs
Logging complaints and problems associated with running the programs effectively
Supports the administrative team when the need arises
Attend corporate functions in order to build the organization’s network

Resource Control and Financial Management
Effective management of tools and resources for program implementation
Keep records of all financial transactions associated with program processes and completion
Ensure proper management of all budgetary allocations for program management

Programs Planning and Implementation
Impact the organization’s output by developing and interpreting initiatives and new trends of program development
Render advisory services to the program manager or when required on matters of program planning, implementation, development and sustainability
Providing essential support services to the team on a regular basis
Provide regular updates of all planning processes, practices and program methodology
Collect and collate all reports of completed programs and events

Community Relations
Identifying, developing and promoting partnerships with other external organizations
Providing the communities with relevant information about the organization’s programs and events

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Degree in any field of management from a tertiary institution or equivalent experience
Experience in managing programs and events
Vast knowledge and understanding of program planning, analysis, implementation and development
Experience in program design
Excellent oral and verbal communication skills
At least 1 year experience in a similar role

Key Results Areas:
Timely completion of programs
Working collaboratively with the team to ensure effective use of resources
Designing and implementing programs and events

HOW (to apply)
Interested and qualified candidates can send their CVs to work@pinigeria.org before 12:00pm on Monday February 1, 2016, with “Program Officer (DakataL.I.F.E.)” in the subject line. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews.

Only applicants who have completed the mandatory 1 year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) will be shortlisted.

Interested candidates must live in Kano as the organization will not bear the cost of travel or relocation expenses related to this job application.