Graduate Program Officers at Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN)

Employment Nigeria 01-Feb-2016 ABUJA , NGO

Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN) is a social enterprise that connects underserved Nigerian youth with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) opportunities. PIN piloted the Ajegunle.org capacity building program in 2007, and is now ready to extend the model to other locations across Nigeria. The current training program includes the ICT training, entrepreneurship training, Life Skills training, internship/job placements for the period following their training, and new businesses established by trainees. This expansion plan will help PIN reach - train, place in internships/jobs and help start businesses - youth in the new training locations.

PIN therefore requires the full-time services of 2 Program Officers to lead this PIN program expansion opportunity in North East and South East Nigeria.

POSITION : Program Officer (DakataL.I.F.E.)

Job Summary

Organizes, coordinates and manages the L.I.F.E program and events relevant to accomplishing the organization’s strategic goals and objectives, as well as establishing networks with external bodies

Roles and Responsibilities

Policy and Administration
Support with the identification and interpretation of program strategies and policies
Assist in administering training for other support staff and team members
Research and develop materials and reports that outlines the successful completion of programs
Logging complaints and problems associated with running the programs effectively
Supports the administrative team when the need arises
Attend corporate functions in order to build the organization’s network
Resource Control and Financial Management
Effective management of tools and resources for program implementation
Keep records of all financial transactions associated with program processes and completion
Ensure proper management of all budgetary allocations for program management
Programs Planning and Implementation
Impact the organization’s output by developing and interpreting initiatives and new trends of program development
Render advisory services to the program manager or when required on matters of program planning, implementation, development and sustainability
Providing essential support services to the team on a regular basis
Provide regular updates of all planning processes, practices and program methodology
Collect and collate all reports of completed programs and events
Community Relations
Identifying, developing and promoting partnerships with other external organizations
Providing the communities with relevant information about the organization’s programs and events

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Degree in any field of management from a tertiary institution or equivalent experience
Experience in managing programs and events
Vast knowledge and understanding of program planning, analysis, implementation and development
Experience in program design
Excellent oral and verbal communication skills
At least 1 year experience in a similar role
Only applicants who have completed the mandatory 1 year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) will be shortlisted.
Interested candidates must live in Kano as the organization will not bear the cost of travel or relocation expenses related to this job application.

Key Results Areas:

Timely completion of programs
Working collaboratively with the team to ensure effective use of resources
Designing and implementing programs and events

Email should be sent stating "Program Officer (DakataL.I.F.E.)" in the subject line.

Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews.

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Graduate Program Officers at Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN)

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