Location: Abuja.
General functions.
The Programs Officer on Education will take the lead on education projects and provide support to the Programs Department on the Education and Girl-Child Literacy thematic focus and across the full range of projects in both planning and implementation. A successful candidate will identify and resolve diverse issues as they arise, often requiring interpretation of existing procedures and processes and independently determining the appropriate application. The job holder will work on projects in line with the guidelines and regulations of donors and outsource for donors through proposal writings, document proposals, and reports.
Main duties and responsibilities will be:
Program Planning
- Work closely with the Executive Director, Program Manager, and other team members to understand program goals and meet expectations.
- Analyse trends and gaps in educational development, policies and emerging issues and recommend program strategies to meet needs
- Take the lead in preparing proposals, concept notes and reports as assigned
- Design and ensure proper implementation of activities in the project under the education thematic area
- Contribute to information-sharing and data management systems
- Compile monthly and quarterly reports on time and with accurate data
- Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed
Coordination
- Actively participate in relevant working groups and contribute to interagency initiatives
- Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organisation, notably through the application of the organisation’s Code of Conduct
- Takes notes of regular team meetings for the program office use. Work with other Program Assistants to coordinate work activities, meet deadlines, and provide support where needed
Functional Skill Set:
- Excellent (Proposal, Report, Concept note) writing
- Advocacy/Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
- Experience in building strategic partnerships/alliance
- Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritise within a multi-tasking environment
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
ELIGIBILITY
- A degree in education, social sciences or related field from any reputable school (a Master’s degree will be an added advantage)
- Three years of experience in program design and implementation in a similar role will be an added advantage.
- Proven knowledge and experience in developing and implementing community mobilisation projects and stakeholder engagement
- Proven knowledge and experience in leading advocacy efforts
- Proven knowledge and experience in stakeholder management, which include mapping and engagement
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, remain flexible to a changing environment, and make decisions independently
- High-level computer literacy
- Demonstrate a willingness to work in a team.
- Prior experience in an NGO is an added advantage.
- Ability and willingness to travel within the country and across the region regularly.
- A high degree of independence, creativity and commitment
- Strong analytic and communication skills, ability to write clearly and succinctly under time pressure and to make well-organized verbal presentations
- Ability to work under high-pressure of work
- Have a passion for education and girl-child development.
Interested Candidates should send CVs and cover letters to apply@youthhubafrica.org with ‘Programs Officer on Education’ as the subject.
DEADLINE: August 26, 2022.
