Program Supervisor at Sahara Group

Location: Any City, Nigeria

Key Deliverables

• To provide support to the Private Sector Advisory Group (PSAG) secretariat and manage expectations from cross sectoral partners.
• To provide regular updates on activities of the to Line Manager and ensure these activities are in line with the expectations of the Global PSAG
• Engage local communities to determine needs, develop strategies and initiate programs which would answer these needs, in connection with the company’s strategies and Business Plan.
• Ensure full understanding of PCSR strategies and work with implementing partners to coordinate the timely execution of sustainable Entrepreneurship programs
• Facilitate the process of impact assessment of programs on recipients
• Promote company-wide awareness of Sahara Group PCSR strategies and initiatives
• Day-to-day coordination of existing PCSR projects ensuring alignment with the SDGs.
• Monitor expenditure relating to the PCSR budget in accordance with financial regulations and processes.
• Initiate and coordinate Partnership Relations with business neighbors
• Provide business support to the Line Manager.

Working Relationships:

• Executive Director
• Company MD’s
• Unit Heads & Finance Managers
• Host Community Representative & Implementing Partners
• Contemporaries in other Private Sector Organizations

Minimum Qualification/Experience

• First Degree from a reputable University.
• 4-5 years of cognate work experience with large organization, relating with people of diverse cultures and traditions
• Experience of implementing policies and strategies whilst encouraging change within an organization
• Experience in Corporate Social Responsibility Advisory

Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of the Corporate Social Responsibility agenda
• Knowledge of computer applications including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Investigative and problem solving skills
• Demonstrate organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads
• Project management skills, including the ability to coordinate the work of others

Personality Traits:

• Candidate must be hardworking and dedicated
• Candidate must be highly analytical and creative
• Candidate must be resourceful with good interpersonal skills to relate with people across different social strata.
• Candidate must possess ability to adapt to different types of environment