OSN Foundation is a dedicated organization committed to providing educational opportunities to less privileged children through scholarship funding. We believe in empowering the next generation by removing financial barriers to education and supporting their academic journey.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Program Manager
Location: Umuahia / Arochukwu, Abia
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
Program Management:
- Oversee the implementation and evaluation of scholarship programs.
- Coordinate the selection process for scholarship recipients, ensuring transparency and fairness.
- Monitor the progress and performance of scholarship recipients.
- Onboarding new recipients into the scholarship program
Partnership Sourcing:
- Identify and establish strategic partnerships with educational institutions, NGOs, International organizations and corporate sponsors to enhance the Foundation’s impact.
- Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders to secure funding and resources for the scholarship programs.
- Negotiate agreements and partnerships that align with the Foundation’s goals.
Awareness & Outreach:
- Develop and execute strategies to raise awareness about the Foundation’s mission and programs.
- Create social media contents, marketing materials, news letters etc to drive awareness of the Foundation’s mission.
- Organize events, campaigns, and other activities to promote the Foundation and attract new donors and partners.
Program Monitoring & Reporting:
- Implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track the effectiveness and impact of scholarship programs.
- Prepare and present regular reports on program activities, outcomes, and financial status to the Managing Director and Partners.
- Ensure compliance with donor requirements and provide timely updates on the use of funds.
Budget Management:
- Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring funds are allocated efficiently and in line with the Foundation’s objectives.
- Monitor expenditures and ensure adherence to financial guidelines and reporting requirements.
Team Leadership:
- Create a pipeline of volunteers who can partner with the Foundation for outreaches.
- Provide training and support to volunteer staff involved in program delivery and monitoring.
Continuous Improvement:
- Stay informed about trends and best practices in education and scholarship management.
- Identify opportunities for program improvement and implement changes to enhance effectiveness and impact.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Partnership Development:
- Number of new partnerships established annually.
- Amount of funds raised through partnerships and sponsorships.
- Growth in in-kind contributions and resources from partners.
Program Impact:
- Number of scholarships awarded and renewed each year.
- Academic performance and retention rates of scholarship recipients.
- Percentage of scholarship recipients progressing to higher education or employment.
Awareness & Outreach:
- Increase in public awareness and engagement with the Foundation’s mission.
- Growth in social media followers and engagement metrics.
- Number and quality of outreach events and campaigns organized.
Program Monitoring & Reporting:
- Timeliness and accuracy of program reports submitted.
- Quality and comprehensiveness of monitoring and evaluation data collected.
- Compliance with donor requirements and audit results.
Budget Management:
- Adherence to program budget with minimal variance.
- Efficiency in fund allocation and cost management.
- Successful fundraising to meet or exceed budget targets.
Team Leadership:
- Satisfaction and retention rates of volunteer staff
- Effectiveness of training and development initiatives for volunteer staff.
- Achievement of team objectives and milestones.
Application Closing Date
30th September, 2024.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
