Programme Officer (Plans and Implements) at the Initiative for Research, Innovation and Advocacy in Development (IRIAD)

The Initiative for Research, Innovation and Advocacy in Development (IRIAD) is a not for profit organisation working on elections, governance, peace, security, development and democracy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programme Officer (Plans and Implements)

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Responsibilities

• Planning: Support planning and strategies to ensure alignment with organizational, programme and projects goals.
• Implementation Support: Coordinate and support the execution of project activities, ensuring adherence to objectives, timelines, deadlines, and quality standards.
• Reporting: Prepare project reports and documentation on project activities, outcomes, and challenges.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate and maintain communication with stakeholders, including beneficiaries, partners, and funders, to ensure their needs and expectations are met.
• Resource Management: Support the management of project resources, including budgeting and procurement, to ensure efficient use of funds and materials.
• Capacity Building: Provide support and training to project staff and partners to enhance their skills and effectiveness.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of elections, governance, social justice, rule of law, human rights, GESI, and democracy
• Ability to multitask, manage time and resources effectively, with attention to detail and ability to deliver in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving capabilities
• Proactively identifies and mitigates challenges and risks
• Adaptable and flexible to changing needs / requirements
• Three years progressive experience in programmes administration and projects implementation and management, including methods and processes
• Experience and competency in budget, grants and compliance management
• Strong attention to deadlines and budgetary guidelines
• Proven success working with all levels of management of an organization
• Demonstrable clear written, visual and verbal communication skills.

Core Competencies:

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement.

Salary Range
N180,000 - N250,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
25th October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application with a Cover Letter and Resume as a single attachment to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• In addition to a current CV, candidates should submit a cover letter outlining:
  • Qualifications for the responsibilities listed above
  • Specific interest in the position, and
  • Three academic and/or professional references.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.