Programme Advisor (Education) at TY Danjuma Foundation

Job Summary

• Provision of guidance to grantees/organizations ‘through the entire application process” from concept development through presentation of proposals and evaluation results on all education and skills training related projects.
• Prepare proposal analysis including written summaries and recommendations for review and action.
• Supervise assigned portfolio of grantees in the education sector
• Develop reports to aggregate evaluation results and communicate the Foundation’s impact in the community as may be required.
• Ensure that grant records are complete, accurate and current. Maintain statistical information regarding grant-making activity of the Foundation.
• Monitor implementation of grant by requesting and reviewing written evaluations and by conducting site visits to a representative number of grant recipients
• Review letters of inquiry and full proposals to ensure that required information has been provided. And, conduct additional research into the relevant field of interest and/or non-profit organization.
• Provide assistance to grant seekers and grant recipients organizations, as necessary, to direct them to other resources for organizational development, funding, program ideas, training etc.
• Respond to inquiries from non-profit organizations regarding the Foundations’ grant-making guidelines and Requests for Proposals
• Consult with non-profit organizations regarding specific grant proposals to ensure that proposals meet Foundation guidelines and/or initiative requirements.
• Develop and maintain contact with key stakeholders in the non-profit organizations society.
• Support initiatives developed/coordinated by Grantees and Communities
• Keep abreast of emerging issues both locally and nationally in education
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Other tasks include:

• Building relationships with stakeholders including government (FG, State, LGA) and partners at national and community levels.
• Support the State Coordinators in the development, execution and monitoring of TYDF programmes and projects including new and changed projects.
• Review and track risks in approved educational projects; reporting on risks and mediation plan in a timely manner.
• Support the Programme Unit in providing professional project management service to grantees and stakeholders and when necessary should take the lead in direct oversight of a sub-set of community-based education projects.
• Assist in developing appropriate communication strategy for education projects, ensuring that agreed process are adhered to by grantees/organizations in implementation of education projects.
• Reporting on the impact of programmes; sharing lessons with management and grantees.

Person Specifications

• Academic and Professional: Degree qualified in Education, Humanities or Sciences, Master degree is essential; Professional membership of relevant bodies in the not-for-profit organisation and management, as well as training in the areas of Education, programme monitoring and evaluation is preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience, some of which must be in a similar role in a reputable not-for-profit organisation.
• Grant-making experience would be strongly preferred.
• Ability to conduct baseline studies without supervision
• Conversant with modern techniques for monitoring and evaluation.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• High level of professionalism, courage, accountability, and personal integrity,
• Excellent organizational, writing, communication, and presentation skills;
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and proactive,
• Strong critical thinking skills and capable of anticipating organizational needs,
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite including MS Projects.

Skills:

• Demonstrable understanding of issues related to Education and Skills Training in Nigeria
• Field experience outside the NGO world: notably in government at any level, or in an appropriate educational facility. 
• Ability to communicate in Hausa is a plus. 
• Commitment to field work
• Capacity to conceptualize programme interventions
• Experience working with senior managers and stakeholders
• Demonstrable  skill in Networking and Partnership

Applicanst should send their applications and CVs to paevacancy@tydanjumafoundation.org

Your application should contain the following:

• An application letter (no more than 2 pages) stating why you think you are suitable for the position and what value you hope to bring to the Foundation if given the opportunity;
• A 2-page CV which speaks directly to the position of your interest.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.