Programme Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Reference Number: 130-PEO01150
Department: People & Change Nigeria
Job type: Permanent

Roles & Responsibilities
Programmes Support & Research:

• Assist with the design, implementation, and adaptation of the Institute’s programmes
• Plan and execute logistics needed to carry out programmes including coordinating scheduling of guest speakers, program venues (off-site), and timely & friendly communication with programme stakeholders and partners
• Support and contribute to organisation Institute’s strategic vision, and the continued evolution of its programmes
• Facilitate or assist with the facilitation of programmes, including teaching workshops, leading discussions, and moderating panels
• Integrate systems of evaluation and learning into each program to allow for data-driven decision-making, continuous learning, and program evolution based on results
• Assist with building and maintaining systems to track important programme metrics
• Pro-actively contribute to day-to-day project implementation and ensure conformity to expected results and project work-plans
• Assist with intake process, assessing entrepreneurial needs and making appropriate recommendations
• Support programme marketing initiatives
• Liaise with other staff within the organization and contribute to the organization’s overall effectiveness
• Support proposal development processes as needed

Administrative Support:

• Maintain all programme files and documentation
• Help maintain program tracking documentation and databases
• Prepare and issue contracts
• Make pertinent logistical arrangements for the prompt and effective implementation of activities
• Arrange external and internal meetings

Financial Management:

• Prepare requests for advance of funds and/or direct payments
• Monitor budget expenditures and maintain a proper record of budgets and spending
• Prepare proposals for budget revisions
• Prepare and submit expenditure and budget status reports
• Liaise with internal or external auditors wherever required
• Prepare reports as scheduled and special reports as required for budget preparations and audit
• Advise and assist international and national consultants and others on all aspects of allowances, travel claims and other financial matters and calculate payments due for claims and services;
• Undertake other financial and administrative tasks on an ad hoc basis

Procurement:

• Arrange for procurement of equipment, supplies and services;
• Arrange for equipment maintenance and insurance as required;
• Physically clear and ensure delivery of equipment and supplies procured;
• Maintain equipment and spare inventory including verification and transfer when required

Others:

• Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.

Educational Qualification & Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree and/or Master's Degree in Education, Business Administration, Public Relations or similar field
• At least five years of previous experience in project administrative and financial management or related work for a donor organization, consulting company or NGO is an advantage
• Experience in administrative work, accounting/finance, economics, or other substantive area is required
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling web-based management systems

Competencies
Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates commitment to organization Institute’s mission, vision and values
• Exerts strict adherence to corporate rules, regulations and procedures. Familiarity with the internal control framework and results-based management tools is essential
• Is adept at cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity; enjoys working in a multi-cultural environment; engages with empathy with persons of diverse backgrounds and experiences

Knowledge Management and Learning:

• Shares knowledge and experience.
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

• Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks, including support to design, planning and project implementation and reporting.
• Ability to establish and maintain contacts with operational-level staff and external parties
• Excellent interpersonal skills are essential