Program Manager at Reconnect Health Development Initiative

Job Description

• Undertake research to inform the development of targeted interventions
• Support the organization in applying for grants
• Work with Program Officers to develop fund raising activities
• Be involved in the design and implementation of programs
• Designing fund raising plans for the organization
• Improve and develop communication and awareness materials that promote the goals and objectives of the organization such as brochures, fliers, newsletters, proposals, etc
• Develop creative ways to strengthen advocacy, sensitization and awareness related to mental health and substance abuse.
• Promote drug testing in organizations and families as a way of deterring substance use.
• Develop programs that will increase awareness and ways for families to seek psychological services.
• Liaise with States and Local Governments to plan effective intervention programs.
• Work with government and cooperate organizations to access some of their cooperate social responsibilities in supporting the cause of reconnect activities.
• Develop partnerships with Media organizations to promote mental health
• To work with the military and para military (such as police, Road safety, Prisons, Civil Defence, etc) with a view to imputing into their drug policy and strategy for managing substance abuse.
• Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities which may arise from time to time and are relevant to the post.

Requirements

• Minimum Master's Degree in any relevant course
• Must possess at least 3 years work experience as a programs officer in an NGO
• Demonstrable experience with grants writing, proposal writing and research
• Strong communications (written, oral and presentation) skills
• Good writing, analytical, research and problem‐solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
• A good understanding of budgets
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Previous experience of working within a non-profit setting
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power point.

Salary
N120,000.00 Monthly Gross.