2 weeks ago
Job title : Senior Program Officer
Job Location : Lagos
Deadline : October 11, 2024
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- We are looking for a Senior Program Officer that will lead the Surge Africa’s program and operational strategy.
- The Senior Program Officer ideally has vast experience in program management, climate adaptation and resilience strategies, and can manage and develop programs and initiatives.
- The SPO will be tasked with overseeing multiple projects at once.
- This means they must be able to juggle many different responsibilities simultaneously while still ensuring that each individual project is progressing smoothly.
Responsibilities
- Developing and executing long-term strategic plans to achieve organizational goals, including developing a strategic plan for the entire organization or specific program
- Establishing standards for performance and measuring progress towards goals, then communicating results to team and/or stakeholders
- Leading teams of project officers and other team members to ensure projects run smoothly and on time – Provide strategic support and thought partnership, including record keeping and follow-up with both internal and external activities of program officers.
- Working with program and operation teams to develop new programs and initiatives based on emerging issues
- Managing implementation of projects from start to finish, including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling activities to ensure successful completion of objectives
- Managing complex, multi-faceted projects that require extensive planning, coordination, and communication with multiple departments within an organization
- Determining how best to allocate resources across multiple projects or initiatives based on available funding and personnel
- Implements processes to plan, coordinate, and track communications, timelines, and documents related to grants
- Developing and implementing processes and procedures to ensure efficiency and consistency in operations
- Coordinate the identification, hiring and supervision of staff and consultants
- As relevant, serve as the main point of contact for partner institutions
Qualifications
- At least five years of experience in international development, climate change and program management;
- Excellent English communication skills (written and oral);
- Willingness and ability to work in teams;
- Experience working with donor-funded programs preferred
- Exceptional time management aptitude, highly motivated, and the ability to be flexible
- Solid planning, time management and follow through skills, meticulous attention to detail
- High level of motivation, independence, teamwork
- Willingness to learn new software tools and use them for program support.
- Proficiency with problem solving, analysis, and applying appropriate level of judgment.
- Positive attitude, sense of humor, and a commitment to being part of, and building, a positive work environment.
How to Apply for this Offer
Interested candidates should send a detailed CV (no more than 2 pages) and a cover letter explaining what makes them suitable for this role to careers@surgeafrica.org
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