Program Manager at Reconnect HDI

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.
• Advocate 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 corporate organizations to access some of corporate 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 Health related 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 the INGO and non-profit setting.
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power point.

Salary
N100,000.00 - N150,000.00 Monthly Gross, depending on your experience.