Program Officer at Reel Staffing

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely and effectively with the Executive Secretary of the NAITEOC Board;
• Provide Administrative support in preparation for the meetings of the Board
• Develop, maintain and update relevant database for the effective running of the Association;
• Identify and build relationship with relevant stakeholders in the Outsourcing industry, the Government, non-ICT sector, ICT development agencies, policy makers and research organizations that are critical to delivering NAITEOC objectives;
• Establish strategic partnerships with relevant organization both on the demand and supply side of the Outsourcing Industry globally;
• Represent the Association at relevant meetings, workshops, seminars and policy-oriented event;
• Develop ideas and projects for formal collaboration with targeted development agencies, policy, and research organizations;
• Identify and track emerging opportunities through the institutional funding strategy and action plan;
• Articulation of programs and event for the Association in collaboration with the Board;
• Provide leadership in policy, research, evaluation, and management support for the Association’s program, partners and initiatives;
• Conduct long-term program strategy formulation for the Association in conjunction with the Board;  
• To undertake fund raising activities for the Association;
• To undertake sales and marketing efforts towards the promotion of NAITEOC locally and internationally;
• To undertake research and development activities for purpose of positioning NAITEOC as a “think-tank/ strategy” body;

SKILLS:

• Strong organizational, presentation, and customer service skills;
• Strong knowledge of the IT/Outsourcing industry;
• Research and Analysis
• Excellent planning, organizational, multi-task and time management skills;
• Proven ability to efficiently and effectively handle multiple tasks at the same time;
• Must be computer literate; experience working with Word, Excel and PowerPoint will be strongly preferred;
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills; proven ability to be flexible in a team-oriented approach to attain Association goals;
• Good reporting skills;
• Program and project management experience
• Demonstrates the ability to develop and communicate a clear strategic direction, taking into account the needs and interest of the Association as a whole;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as part of a team with minimal supervision and the capacity to take direction

QUALIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• 2 or 3 years work experience in similar position. Work within the Outsourcing and Information Technology space will be an added advantage.
• Experience working at National and international levels including working within NGO sector and a background in initiating and implementing programs;

REMUNERATION:

The Association offers competitive salary with excellent working conditions;