Job Openings at Talent Spur Advisory Limited

Job Summary  

• The Program manager would be responsible for providing strategic direction to the organisation in the development of program strategy, supporting business development activities as well as managing program activities with program teams.
• The individual must be a business professional and would be responsible for planning and designing programs.

Job Description

Program Strategy:

• Organize programs and activities in alignment with the mission and goals of the company.
• Initiate new programs to support the strategic direction of the company.
• Develop strategic and advisory document capturing program activities and achievements projecting the organisation as a thought-leader in the industry.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define program objectives, timelines, and achievement.
• Develop budget and operating plan for successful implementation of program. Develop risk assessment techniques and risk mitigating strategies to ensure the attainment of program objectives.
• Develop an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement.

Program Management:

• Define the governance arrangement for programs in the company
• Ensure effective quality assurance and the overall integrity of the programs - focusing inwardly on the internal consistency of the programs, and outwardly on coherence with infrastructure planning, interfaces with other programs and corporate, technical and specialist standards
• Provide program updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
• Implement and manage changes and interventions to ensure program goals are achieved.
• Produce accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout its life cycle.

Business Development:

• Research and identify mission-aligned grant funding opportunities to develop new and sustain existing programs.
• Monitor professional journals, follows digital media, and attends relevant workshops and conferences to stay abreast of best practices in program fields for development purposes.
• •Write high-quality grant applications and guide the timely submission of grant proposals ensuring adherence to application guidelines, working with program teams.
• Develop literary write-ups demonstrating the company’s program research and findings for peer and non-peer publication.
• Develop strategic relationship and partnership with key stakeholders at State, National and International Level.

Reporting:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual and other program report.
• Ensure that financial reports are prepared and documented in time aligning with program design and donor requirement.
• Capacity Building
• Provide tailored program management awareness and training opportunities org-wide, using a variety of methods to drive proficiency in program management.
• Work collaboratively with project teams to share knowledge and good practice. Undertake other reasonable duties related to the job purpose as required.

Educational/Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a reputable institution.
• A Master's or higher degree would be an added advantage.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
• Proven experience in program/project management.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Proven experience managing a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook etc.).
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation).
• Excellent knowledge of performance evaluation and change management principles.
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Strong business acumen
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.

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Job Summary

• We are looking for a motivated and experienced Procurement Specialist to join our team! As a Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for assisting with the procurement and logistics processes, including contract management, contract negotiation, preparation of purchase orders, and travel and logistics management.

Job Description

• Review and prepare routine documentation and correspondence related to assigned procurement actions, including, but not limited to identification of potential suppliers and service providers (conduct market surveys), preparation of invitations to bid, bid summaries, purchase orders and/or contract, simple contractual amendments, renewals; obtain clarifications when necessary.
• Follow-up on purchase orders and contracts. Monitor vendor progress on purchase orders and contracts in process; verify quality of service provided and receipt of order confirmation, shipment and receipt of goods and services, receipt of performance bonds or other necessary documentation; ensure adherence to contract terms.
• Communicate to the Project Team in relation to the assigned procurement actions, assist with the correct preparation and submission of new procurement requests.
• Review invoices of incoming goods, transportation services and custom’s clearance fees for accuracy; bring to the supervisor’s attention any discrepancies which may arise, prior to processing the payment, translation of the offers/invoices.
• Arrange the delivery of goods to their final destinations.
• Report on the status of procurement actions. Make recommendations on the procurement processes and system for the purpose of enhancement; implement approved changes to procurement processes as requested.
• Manage all travel and logistics requests end-to-end in a timely manner and in line with the Travel Policy and donor requirements.
• Support with budgeting for travel, programmatic activities, and other direct costs for grant purposes.
• Ensure payments (including disbursements to employees) are processed in a timely manner to avoid work disruption and vendor/service provider dissatisfaction.
• Undertake other reasonable duties related to the job purpose as required.

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

• University Degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Economics, Procurement and other Social Sciences.
• 6 years’ experience in procurement support work.
• Good working knowledge of procurement practices, principles and strategies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.