Program Officer at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organisation (WEWE)

Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organisation (WEWE) is a not – for – profit, Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) that was founded in 2004 by Josephine Ogazi and Joseph Egwuonwu. WEWE started out as a Community Based Organisation (CBO) with the aim of providing scholarships and economic empowerment to orphans and widows in Okigwe, Imo State and has since expanded its aims and objectives. WEWE is registered as a national NGO with CAC under incorporated trustees and its registration number is CAC/IT/NO33132.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Officer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Description

• WEWE is compiling a list of qualified and experienced professionals who will be on standby to be engaged if WEWE secures any grants this year 2024 and early next year 2025. If your application is successful, WEWE will contact you first when we win a new award.
• Are you interested in joining a local organization, especially now that international donors are allocating more funds to local organizations?
• Is your internationally donor-funded project ending, and as a result, will you be out of work in a few months?
• Are you working in an insecure part of Nigeria and looking to relocate to the South-South or South West, where you are more familiar with the terrain?
• Do you currently work far from your family and wish to move closer to them, perhaps to the South-South or Southwest? Then come and join the WEWE family.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• S/he will assist in the documentation and sharing learning and success stories from the project implementation
• S/he will assist in the overall oversight and administrative management of the project
• S/he will assist in overseeing project planning, provide technical direction and support, and ensure implementation, with a focus on results, and financial accountability for all project activities
• S/he assist in ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of all documentation of activities on the project
• S/he will assist in ensuring timely report of all program activities
• S/he will assist in supporting the preparation for, and implementation of activities, including communicating with CBOs and stakeholders
• S/he will assist in the development of project plans and determine strategies needed to meet the requirements
• S/he will assist in the preparation and planning of activities and meetings/trainings
• S/he will assist in the reviewing and approval of CBO’s reports and requests
• S/he will assist in attending/monitoring CBO’s activities and provide constructive feedback where necessary
• S/he will assist in maintaining an updated referral database and referral directory for all service areas
• S/he will assist in supporting the strengthening of CBOs capacity to implement result-based interventions
• S/he will carry out any other responsibilities assigned relevant to the position

Qualification Requirements

• A graduate with a Bachelor's Degree or a Higher National Diploma in any Social Science discipline or its equivalent
• Candidates must have a second-class upper (2.1) or first-class or upper credit or distinction
• Other related professional courses will be an added advantage

Experience Requirements:

• Strong computer skills, with knowledge of relevant publishing software such as but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Extremely strong in written and oral English language with research writing skills.
• Superior oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on creative approaches, attention to detail, and efficient delivery methods
• Must be very strong in report writing
• Minimum of 3 to 4 years experience in a similar role
• Thorough understanding of program management, donor reporting requirements, and managing donor relations.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive CV and Cover Letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining their suitability for the job to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter and three professional references.
• Applications will be reviewed in batches on a first-come first-served basis. WEWE reserves the right to conclude this recruitment process when a suitable Human Resource Officer is selected.
• Due to the high volume of applications, no detailed feedback will be provided about your application.
• The Incorporated Trustees of Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) reserves the right to hire or not hire anyone at all from this recruitment process.
• This advert is on a rolling basis.