Program Officer at Vicksly Foundation

Vicksly Foundation is a non-profit making, non-political and non-religious organization registered with Nigeria Corporate Affairs Commission in June, 2018, to respond to current humanitarian crisis in Northeast Nigeria. Vicksly Foundation will sustain, strengthen and promote peace building, carry out Food security and Livelihood programs, undertake WASH program, create education enlightenment program, sexual and reproductive health programs and gender equality program in Nigeria and Northeast.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Field: Project Management
Line Manager: Program Manger
Length of contract: 6 months
Possibility for Extension: Yes
Starting Date: ASAP

Summary of Role

• The Program will be mainly responsible for overseeing the implementation of a grant
• However, in a dynamic and small NGO it is expected that from time-to-time, the post holder will support other activities of Vicksly Foundation, as directed by the line-manager.

Reporting:

• This position reports directly to the Program Manager.

Objectives

• The Program Officer will build cordial and effective relationships with staff at the donor organization, ensuring deliverables are completed to high quality, on-time and within the terms of the grant agreement.
• The Program Officer will establish and maintain close working relationships with V-Foundation staff to collect and provide monitoring and evaluation and reporting on program activities. This work will be coordinated with the Program Manager.
• The post holder will ensure program impacts are shared internally, to the donor and externally, as directed by the line manager. In addition, emphasis will be placed on lessons learnt and the provision of thorough analysis on a quarterly basis.
• The Program Officer will monitor and ensure donor and internal rules, compliance procedures and local laws related to activities are adhered to always.

To supervise the implementation of plans of activities related to projects or programs undertaken by the Nigeria country office, which include, but not limited to:

• Prepare and support research and partner events
• Prepare and administer training sessions
• Support all associated social media output
• Collaboration with other CSOs/NGOs, as required.
• Develop work plan and schedules
• Develop ToR for facilitators, resources persons and consultants
• Ensure timely and high-quality information provided to donor

Duties and Responsibilities

• Working with the Program Manager, develop concept papers, prepare proposals and implementation of work plans (including log frames, activity schedules, monitoring and evaluation schedules) for submission to donors and management.
• Working with the program experts, producers and other program staff, prepare monthly, annual and end-of-project narrative reports and other reports as required.
• Compile/collate major donor narrative reports and ensure timelines/deadlines are adequately signaled and relevant activities are delivered in time and within the budget.
• Participate in assessments, team meetings, workshops, support trainings events, & support office visits.
• Work with monitoring team members to monitor programs’ progress using agreed program indicator tracking tables. Work with the Program Manager and program team to develop and implement indicator tracking tables/systems.
• Alert senior management of issues raised by monitoring if the goals and objectives are achieved and non-financial grant requirements are being adhered to.
• Provide program updates and information as required to senior management to assist with dissemination of information to key support staff, and major donors, as directed by the Program Manager.
• Work with the Program Manager, conceptualize program interventions.
• To provide a narrative of the results and planned activities monthly and to deliver reports as supervised by the Program Manager.

Specific Deliverables:

• Maintain the timeline of activities and reports for the donors and management.
• Deputize, if required for the Program Manager, for example if he/she is on leave. To support the key tasks managed by the Program Manager.

Qualifications and Experience

• B.A/B.S in relevant field required. MA/MS/MBA or equivalent preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience working in the development sector, or humanitarian program; general program management experience required.
• Proven knowledge preparing project reports and implementing complex, multi-faceted activities in Nigeria.
• Experience with conducting assessments, monitoring and evaluation and other learning efforts required.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders to meet program/grant objectives.
• Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
• Creativity and strong organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Fluency in English and Hausa is required

Expenses

• This is an unpaid volunteering opportunity
• Daily or monthly expenses will be reimbursed based on organization's policy.

Application Closing Date
30th July, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and Cover letters to: vickslyjob@gmail.com The Name and Position must be the subject of e-mail.