Women and Children in Support of Community Development Initiatives (WOCCI Nigeria) is a registered non-Governmental organization that targets women and children and empowers them to be agents of positive change in their communities.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 3 – 5 years
- Location: Plateau
- Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit, Project Management
Job Purpose
The post holder would in collaboration with the Programme Coordinator provide technical inputs in the planning, implementation and reporting of WOCCI initiatives and activities. S/He will work with partners, communities, staff and volunteers in ensuring effective implementation and coordination of activities, as well as meeting specific donor and project’s programmatic objectives.
Specific Responsibilities:
Programme
- Take charge of the design and implementation of WOCCI interventions at all levels
- Proactively update Management with relevant information on an ongoing basis for programmatic decision making
- On a monthly, quarterly and annual basis, analyze programme reports and provide executive summary briefs to the Management
- Provide technical support to assistants and Volunteers in ensuring quality in programme delivery that will strengthen sustainability of interventions
- Design and support the implementation of capacity building initiatives for staff, volunteers and communities
- Remain informed on current research and other developments relevant to WOCCI core areas of focus, especially post holder’s theme of expertise
- Closely liaise with other development and CSO partners as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Programme Coordinator
Policy, Advocacy and Research
- Initiate and Coordinate all WOCCI advocacy activities directed at improving the conditions of people we work with
- Develop and maintain technical assistance and capacity development plan for communities, staff and volunteers to influence policies
- Provide technical support in evaluation research (including sampling strategies, analysis and presentation of data) embarked by WOCCI or its partners
Documentation
- Collate and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports accordingly
- Document and follow up on outcome of project implementation
- Contribute to WOCCI newsletters
- Document and share learning from the project at national and international fora
- Prepare power-point presentations on either key changes, significant progress, success stories, organizational profile, or any related topic for WOCCI usage
- Provide inputs into the writing and review of periodic reports and other documents especially for accountability purpose
Reporting and Accountability
- Submit timely narrative reports to partners and donors showing progress towards the achievement of mutually agreed objectives
- Submit situational and any other non-routine reports when necessary
- Participate in programme meetings of WOCCI sharing experiences from the field, bringing up issues of general programme nature for collective decision making.
- Facilitate the sharing of information among partners and with other stakeholders
- Identify and prepare success stories of change or case studies on lessons learnt for sharing
- Identify and recommend opportunities for collaboration, partnerships and other forms of engagement by WOCCI
Financial Management
- Participate in and contribute to the development of WOCCI annual plans and budgets
- Take leading roles in fund raising activities for WOCCI including but not limited to developing concept notes, sourcing and writing grants winning proposals etc
Representation
- Represent WOCCI at functions and programmes – including attending meetings on behalf of WOCCI Management
- Make presentations at professional meetings and conferences on matters related to WOCCI programmatic priorities
Others
- Carry out other responsibilities assigned by the Director Programme Quality
- Internal Relationships: All WOCCI staff and Volunteers
- External Relationships: Partners, Donors, CSOs and relevant government agencies.
Persons Specifications
- Education/Qualifications A degree in health sciences, social sciences or arts/humanities Master’s degree in a relevant field
- Experience At least five years post NYSC experience
- Four years’ experience in a similar position in the development sector preferably in programming
- Excellent knowledge in the use of basic Micro-Soft Office packages in general Experience in community-based work and engagements with NGOs and CBOs
- Skill Abilities Strong communication and writing skills.
- Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
- Ability to provide practical solutions within set deadlines.
- Ability to maintain donor relationship and accountability in line with funding policies and standards.
- Excellent skills to motivate and inspire a functional team will be essential.
- Multi-tasking skills
- Negotiation skills
- Excellent planning and prioritization skills
- Highly dynamic but focused.
- Excellent Skills in Programme Information Management
- Personal Qualities A person of integrity, creative and takes initiative, able to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
- Willing to work additional hours at crucial times.
- A self-motivated person able to work without close supervision
- Able to effectively promote the WOCCI’s mission values, and objectives.
- Proven Leadership Qualities
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the position as subject of email.
