Program Officer at Africa Youth Growth Foundation

Location: Abuja (alongside travels)
Project Title: Extension of Labour Inspection Activity and Labour Law Enforcement to Sectors and Workplaces where Migrant Workers may be Present
Duration of Employment: Six Months
Working Nature: Full-time assignment
Working Hours: 40 hours a week (08:00-17:00; 12:00-13:00 lunch time)

Background Information/Objectives

• The Program Officer is responsible to work as Lead for the overall management and implementation of project activities and will support the Project Manager for implementing overall activities and synergizing the roles of the other respective project offices in an efficient way
• The primary responsibility of this portfolio is ensuring organizational effectiveness by providing leadership for program.

Functions

• Responsible to support to initiate, effect and coordinate implementation of all project activities in coordination with all relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare a detailed project implementation plan and coordinate the Implementation of the allocated activities and roles across the project offices.
• Prepare a detailed field trip plan, activity guideline (working with the Project Consultant) and/or field visit report and execute field trips to ensure timely completion of quality data collection and implementation of project objectives.
• Coordinate with project team members to ensure timely planning & implementation of activities, disbursement of resources, supervision & monitoring, logistics availability etc.
• Track progress and prepare monthly progress reports as well as statutory interim reports (Narrative and Financial) in coordination with relevant project staff.
• Responsible for the proper documentation and reporting of all activities with sufficient proof and evidence documents including any other relevant issues during execution of activities.
• Ensure regular communication and coordination with all project stakeholders and maintain clear communication with the Project Manager and other project offices about the implementation and progress of the activities.
• Perform any other duties as required or requested by Project Manager.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Social Sciences or related field
• A minimum of 3-5 years experience within the NGO sector
• Proven experience in program management
• Proven stakeholder management skills
• Proven experience managing team
• Experience using computers for a variety of tasks
• Competency in Microsoft word applications including Word, Excel and Power point
• Solid understanding of project management.