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Job Summary

• The Product Manager (PM) will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of new products, enhancements to existing products, and marketing of products.
• The Product Manager (PM) will collaborate with teams and external users to define product requirements, prioritize features, and drive the product development lifecycle from concept to launch.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Developing and managing product life-cycle, including:
• defining product vision, requirements and features.
• managing development process of products (from initiation to launch)
• Drive product innovation and new discoveries by staying up to date with market trends, emerging technologies, and also conducting market research to understand user needs and to identify opportunities (and competitors/challenges).
• Track/Monitor and analyze product performance and feedback from internal and external users.
• Responsible for communicating product vision and features to internal and external users, including; Developing pitch decks, Documentation, Presentation and Demos
• Responsible for managing user/customer relationships
• Developing pricing / subscription models for products

Requirements
What you will need:

• Bachelor’s in Business, Management, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other relevant fields.
• Masters degree is an added advantage
• 5+ years managing products and teams (preferably in the software/technology industry)
• Product Management Certifications is very compulsory
• A proven track record of managing an entire product lifecycle.
• Experience in launching successful products in an added advantage
• Experience in conducting market research and analysis
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken); proficiency in other languages, particularly local languages, is an asset.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, as required.

Required Skill:

• Strong technical or design knowledge
• Strong understanding of product management principles (like Agile methodologies)
• Experience in design (with Figma or other design tools)
• Proficient in the use of Word and Excel
• Experience/Knowledge with CI/CD and Cloud infrastructure is an added advantage
• Experience in leveraging AI technologies in managing products is a big plus
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) - including ability to communicate and simplify technical ideas to non-technical audiences.
• Good leadership skills.
• Must be passionate about building great products.
• High sense of ownership (taking ownership of products).

Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking and Planning: Builds Strategic Performance by directing efforts and guiding others toward a clear and unifying vision of the future, while supporting, promoting, and ensuring alignment with PPDC’s vision and values.
• Decision Making/Conflict Solving: Has the ability to analyze situations, diagnose conflicts, as well as establish and evaluate courses of action to produce logical, practical, and acceptable solutions.
• Influencing: Gains others’ support for ideas, proposals, solutions, and courses of action that benefit PPDC.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honor commitments. Supports subordinates, provides oversight, and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. • Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable
• Leadership and Management: Provides clear vision, direction, and purpose, ensuring that team members understand and are held accountable for their roles and responsibilities. Takes an active role in others’ development by providing timely feedback, coaching, mentoring, and learning opportunities.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English and Other Nigerian Languages.

Additional Information: 

• The Product Manager (PM) will be working directly with the Developers

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Requirements

• B.Sc Accounting, Finance, Business Administration. Master’s degree will be an advantage.
• Professional qualification in Accounting ( ICAN, ACCA, CPA)
• Minimum of three (3) years experience performing similar roles in an INGO/NGO.
• Practical knowledge of sound statutory regulatory compliance
• Practical knowledge of the generally accepted accounting principles, standards and fiscal statutes.
• Experience with a USAID-funded or other international organization program funding
• Demonstrate donor reporting standard
• Financial reporting and record-keeping
• Documentation, filing and archiving skills.
• Presentation and report writing skills.
• Expert knowledge of Quickbooks Accounting software.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint Microsoft package ( Excel, word and PowerPoint )
• For Diversity: must be from the North East and North West part of Nigeria.

Responsibilities

Financial Management (90%):

• Managing the Imprest Account and the Office running Account, Coordinated payments for meetings and workshops attendees, Local Government and State Staff
• Maintaining banking transactions of the company, ensure a good relationship with the bank & take advantage of benefits
• Maintain an up-to-date posting and records of all PPDC and accounts.
• Prepare and update all the schedules of salary and statutory payments. E.g. PAYE, WHT, Pension, etc
• Review assets registers and alert finance lead on the status of every asset of PPDC
• Managing retirement of expenditure and follow up
• Prepare regular financial reports on office expenses and budgets.
• Manage office supplies, stock and place orders.
• Prepare operation financial statements in line with directives from the finance lead.
• Manage the dollar card and its payments
• Manage Forex exchange transactions
• Reports to Head of Finance and Internal Audit
• Other duties as may arise from time to time and as may be assigned to the employee

General Responsibilities (10%):

• Successfully implement the above responsibilities and assigned activities in work plans, consistent with PPDC Policies
• Contribute effectively to planning, monitoring and reporting of PPDC’s work
• Implement and foster adherence to the established PPDC’s policies, regulations, guidelines and procedures.
• Participate actively in organization-wide learning and other joint activities.
• Undertake any other lawful tasks as may be assigned by the Team Lead

Personal Qualities:

• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cooperatively, tactfully, and diplomatically with a culturally diverse group of people.
• Demonstrate a high degree of integrity.
• Must be flexible and able to improvise to handle a variety of situations
• Ability to effectively train individuals and teams using participatory methodologies
• Constant face-to-face, electronic and telephone communication with colleagues and the general public
• Willingness and ability to work outside of normal business hours
• Ability to prepare documents in a well-designed and attractive format, with attention to detail
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates commitment to PPDC’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Displays culture, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning:

• Sharing knowledge and experience.
• Provide helpful feedback and advice to others in the office.

Leadership and Self-Management:

• Focus on results for the client
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive construction attitude.
• Remains calm, in control and good-humored even under pressure.
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.
• Willingness to be flexible and prepared to contribute to the organization in other duties as required

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English and Other Nigerian Languages.

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Job Description

• The Program Assistant will provide central support to the Access to Justice program, ensuring efficient coordination and implementation of activities at the PPDC Abuja, FCT level within the legal and judicial reform initiative.
• This role requires a detail-oriented and organized professional with a strong understanding of access to justice, human rights, and project assistance.
• The Program Assistant will play a major role in facilitating smooth operations, documentation, and communication for the success of the Access to Justice program.

Key Components:

• Program Coordination
• Administrative Support
• Budget Assistance
• Stakeholder Communication
• Data Management
• Reporting and Documentation
• Communication Assistance

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and facilitating the implementation of access to justice initiatives at the FCT level, aligning with project objectives and timelines.
• Collaborate with Program Managers and state-level officers to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Provide support in monitoring Access to Justice program budgets and expenditures at the head office level.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and forecasts related to access to justice activities.
• Assist in communicating with stakeholders, including government entities, legal practitioners, and civil society organizations.
• Support in fostering positive relationships and effective communication channels with key stakeholders.
• Assist in data management activities related to access to justice initiatives, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
• Contribute to the systematic capturing of lessons learned and key data.
• Support the preparation of reports on access to justice project progress and outcomes at the head office level.
• Contribute to the documentation of access to justice activities, results, and lessons learned for internal and external reporting.
• Assist in communication efforts related to access to justice initiatives, contributing to increased visibility.
• Support in monitoring program budgets, expenditures, and financial documentation.
• Assist in the organization and coordination of capacity-building initiatives for program staff and stakeholders.
• Support in training programs aimed at enhancing skills and knowledge related to access to justice.
• Provide assistance in organizing and supporting policy dialogue initiatives related to access to justice.
• Handle routine administrative tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
• Reporting to: Program Officer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law / Social Sciences / Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of Two (2) years of experience in program management or One (1) year full time experience in NGO sector.
• Proven experience in administrative roles, preferably in project coordination.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with data management and documentation.
• Basic understanding of legal and judicial reform, access to justice, or related areas.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork: Works collaboratively within a team, supporting others and fostering a positive team environment. Fosters a sense of team spirit by developing a shared understanding, responsibility, and enthusiasm for the team’s work.
• Delivering result: Uses time and resources effectively to achieve desired results. It requires taking the initiative to set and meet challenging targets, having determination when confronting obstacles, and delivering results.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Presents information using language and sequence of ideas that is easy for recipients to understand.
• Knowledge Sharing & Improvement: Continually seeks to improve the knowledge, skills and work processes of oneself and others. Identifies ways to improve one's own and others’ performance through constructive feedback and the sharing and recording of lessons learned.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent, and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Required Soft Skill:

• Communication Skill
• Project Supervision
• Report Writing
• Organizational Skill
• Time Management

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English and Other Nigerian languages.