Program Officer (DakataL.I.F.E.) at Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN)

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

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
• 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.

Key Results Areas:

• Timely completion of programs
• Working collaboratively with the team to ensure effective use of resources
• Designing and implementing programs and events