Programme Officer at Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS)

Job Objective(s)

• Initiates, monitors and controls -and closes specific projects/programs of The Academy (which have the overall objective of gathering evidence to inform policies and programs)

Responsibilities

• Manages projects/programs
• Manages projects from initiation to completion (includes budget preparation, sourcing of resource persons - e.g. speakers, consultants, fellows etc. for the project/program).
• Controls and monitors project execution; ensuring that deliverables are timely and project is completed within time, scope and budget.
• Performs project documentation - report writing and editing of completed projects.
• Fund-raising - involved in writing fund raising letters and visits to possible funders for proposed projects.
• Research/ proposal writing
• Writes proposals (including budgetary and concept notes for grants to various projects
• Assists the preparation of graphics and presentations
• Conducts background research on topics for current and proposed studies/projects
• Conducts database, website and literature review in national and international publications
• Checks facts and references for report and journal publications
• Identifies and gathers research materials as directed
• Facilitates flow of information among programme staff, fellows, external experts, consultants etc.

Qualifications and Experience

• A good First university degree in the Sciences (Physical Sciences may be an advantage)
• A postgraduate degree in the sciences would be an advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant post- qualification experience; 1 of which must have been spent at Strategic middle/senior management level in a program management role in a research organization or a donor funded initiative.

Competencies Required:

• Scientific Knowledge
• Business and financial Acumen
• Alliance management
• Conflict resolution
• Oral and written communication
• Customer orientation
• Scientific advocacy & policy knowledge
• Work planning attributes
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Innovation & creativity
• Integrity