Programme Coordinator (Oversight, Supervise and Reporting) 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 organization working on elections, governance, peace, security, development, and democracy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programme Coordinator (Oversight, Supervise and Reporting)

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Description

• Programme Coordinator (oversight, supervising and reporting)
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve project goals and objectives.
• Resource Mobilization and Management: Oversee allocation of resources, including budgets, staff, and materials, to ensure project effectiveness.
• Team Coordination: Lead and coordinate project activities and teams, ensuring collaboration and clear communication.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with project stakeholders, including funders, partners, and beneficiaries.
• Risk Management: Identify and address potential risks, implementing strategies to mitigate challenges.
• Reporting: Guide preparation and presentation of project reports, performance assessments and stakeholder feedback.
• Overall technical oversight and Administration:

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of elections, governance, social justice, rule of law, human rights, GESI, and democracy
• Ability to multitask, manage time and resources effectively across a portfolio of ongoing efforts with attention to detail and ability to deliver in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong leadership, management and communication skills and problem-solving capabilities
• Proactively identifies and mitigates challenges and risks
• Adaptable and flexible to changing needs / requirements
• Five or more years of experience in program administration and projects implementation and management, including methods and processes
• Experience and confidence in using web technologies and software platforms i.e. Competency in accounting and budget management, grants and compliance management platforms
• Experience and confidence in using digital project management tools
• 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, with the ability to communicate and interact with multicultural and multilevel actors
• Ability to coordinate complex activities, meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgment and discipline

Salary Range
N250,000 - N300,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
25th October, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send Applications to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.
• In addition to a current CV, candidates should submit a cover letter outlining (1) qualifications for the responsibilities listed above, (2) specific interest in the position, and (3) three academic and/or professional references. Incomplete applications will not be considered.