Programme Officer at the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS)

Job Objective(s)

• Initiates, monitors, 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)
• Assists with 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.

Qualification and Experience

• A good first degree in Science - qualification(s) in Agricultural Sciences and or postgraduate degree(s) may be an advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant post-qualification experience; at least 1 of which must have been spent in a program management role in a donor funded initiative.

Competencies Required:

• Scientific knowledge
• Alliance management
• Conflict resolution
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Scientific advocacy and policy knowledge
• Work planning skills
• Team work and collaboration
• Innovation and creativity
• Critical thinking