Legend Golden Care Foundation (LGCF) is a non-profit organization registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) of Nigeria with registration number 62357. We are concerned with the welfare of children, women, and prison inmates. Our mandate comprises pro-Bono legal services to secure civil justice, ensure equal access to quality education for disadvantaged children, and contribute to the reduction of poverty, sexual and gender-based violence in Nigeria, leveraging on partnership with partners and stakeholders with shared objectives to achieve the same.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 4 years
- Location: Abuja
- Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit, Project Management
- Salary Range: ₦150,000 – ₦200,000/month
Position Summary:
We are seeking to hire a highly motivated and skilled Programs Officer- Social and Human Capacity Development to join our dynamic team. We work between 9:00 am to 5:00 pm WAT. Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, the Programs Officer- Social and Human Capacity Development will lead the planning, execution, and assessment of programs aimed at enhancing social and human capacity within communities. The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams, external partners, and community members to implement programs that will holistically uplift individuals and communities.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, law or a related field required
Experience
- A minimum of 4 years of experience in program coordination and management, preferably in an NGO.
- Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating community-based
Programs.
- Strong understanding of social and human capacity development issues, including education, economic empowerment, livelihood and community engagement.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with community members, NGOs, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
Skills
- Excellent communications, interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Excellent writing skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good research skills
- Project management and coordination skills
- Good presentation skills
- Proficiency in use of Microsoft office suites
- Ability to multi-task and to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner
Responsibilities
- Design, coordinate, plan, implement and evaluate social and human capacity development programs in alignment with the organization’s objectives
- Conduct comprehensive needs assessments to identify the specific challenges and opportunities within target communities.
- Liaise with stakeholders including local communities, government agencies,and other NGO’s to facilitate program delivery and impact.
- Identify sources of funding, prepare proposals and submit funding applications
- Prepare regular reports for internal and external stakeholders, summarizing program progress, challenges, and outcomes.
- Stay informed about relevant policies and regulations, provide analysis and recommendations for program adaptation.
- Recognize potential areas for the development and expansion of programs
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the position as subject of email.
