Chief Program Officer at Daniel Ogechi Akujobi Memorial (DOAM) Foundation

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the organization's long term goals and strategies
• Develop and oversee the implementation of the Foundation’s operational policies and procedures
• Ensure that the financial management system is effective and efficient
• Develop and maintain very good working relationships with existing and potential benefactors
• Take the lead for fund raising, including identifying, developing and cultivating relationships with potential benefactors interested in education and healthcare programs particularly for the less privileged children.
• Effectively monitor projects and provide technical support and obtain evidence based/assessment of progress of projects
• Develop and maintain very good working environment for optimum staff performance
• Research and maintain a knowledge base to further develop and enhance the capacity of orphaned and vulnerable children (OVCs)
• Engage and assist less privileged communities in defining their life improving needs and building community driven strategies to address these needs.
• Any other duties as defined by the Board of the Foundation.

Job Specifications

• Strong and natural passion for Humanitarian works.
• Strong first Degree in any of the Social Sciences. A higher degree will be an advantage
• A minimum of 10 years solid experience in Educational and or healthcare establishments plus at least 5 years hands on experience in NGO sector.
• Clearly demonstrated management and Leadership skills working with programs
• Self motivated leader with excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork and integrity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good resource planning, organization and utilization skills.
• Intellectual agility and the ability to analyze think critically and understand issues and trends in the non- profit sector.
• Unquestionable ethics and personal integrity.

Remuneration

• For the right candidate, the remuneration is competitive with bright growth prospects.