Juremi Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of Children and Persons with Disabilities in Nigeria via interventions in livelihoods, education, policy and advocacy, research and capacity building. The foundation currently seeks to employ a program Officer to oversee its project activities.
Juremi Foundation
Role: Program Officer
Date advertised – 10th September, 2021
Application closing Date- 15th September, 2021
Key Responsibilities
The Program Officer will be responsible for:
Project Development
- Assesses proposals, including conceptual, methodological, operational, evaluative, and financial aspects;
- Identifies and develops research proposals in accordance with the foundation’s strategic plan.
- Incorporates, at the project design stage, plans for dissemination and utilization of research results;
- Explores the potential for support and participation by the foundation; • Develop partnerships with other funding agencies to support project activities,
- Prepares project documents for approval.
Project Management
- Provides technical supervision, including analysis of interim reports, participation in workshops, literature searches, identification and administration of resource persons/consultants in support of projects;
- Reviews project reports of activities and negotiates revisions and/or additional project requirements; and
- Assists in coordinating the research activities of collaborative projects between donors and the foundation.
Program Development
- Works and contributes within the team structure that guides the formulation and development of the foundation’s program strategy and related project portfolio.
Project Evaluation
- Plans and manages project evaluations; and
- Prepares project completion report
- Participates in regular meetings, and when required.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in developmental studies or relevant field.
- Minimum three (3) years of relevant, progressive experience in Disability Programming, advocacy and Partnership.
- Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with donors,
Partners and staff.
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Experience with donor funded programs preferred.
- Professional level of oral and written fluency in English and Hausa
- Excellent computer software skills.;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; knowledge of Hausa and other local languages will be an advantage;
- Experience in working with key stakeholders in Nigeria, particularly the foundation’s target beneficiaries.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the “Job title” as the subject of the email.
