Willers Solutions Limited Available Job Opportunity – Apply Now!

Willers Solutions Limited – Our client, a reputable firm in the Real Estate industry, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

 

 

 

 

Job Title: Head of Programmes (NGO)
Location: Lagos

Responsibilities:

• Programme development planning and implementation.
• Provide leadership to the Programme Team towards achieving the objectives of The NGO, and in the development of strategic plans and budgets for all programs in the country.
• Work with the CEO to develop creative programme ideas that attracts quality grant proposals
• Lead the quality implementation of all The NGO programmes
• Ensure quality implementation and documentation of The NGO’s programmes and projects in an effective way proving value for money.
• Constantly review and Implement procedures and policies necessary for the organization of The NGO’s programmes and project.
• Program Reviews, Monitoring, Evaluation, Program Learning and Reporting.
• Monitor programmes to ensure alignment to the strategic pillars of The NGO and overall vision of The NGO
• Keep track of information flows and systematic documentation of achievements and lessons learnt from every programme to improve strategic decision making.
• Ensure quality and prompt submission of reports of programmes reports and projects quarterly and annually
• Represent The NGO in various programme-related knowledge sharing and learning forums, document and share feedback with the Team.
• Monitor trends in development programmes and programme management practices, document and provide recommendations where necessary.
• Manage programme team to achieve successful implementations of the documented plans for the programmes department.
• Donor relationship management partnerships and networking.
• Support the Partnerships team in developing and managing relationship with The NGO’s donors.
• Lead on development of Programmed ideas into quality grants proposal through a participatory approach
• Lead Programmed coordinators in improving and strengthening The NGO’s relationship with strategic networks and partnerships.
• Coordinate and support review of The NGO’s partnerships as well as follow up of partners after review and reflections.
• Ensure effective partnerships at all levels following The NGO’s procedures and guidelines
• Represent The NGO and participate in partnerships meetings, events, and forums at both national and international levels.
• Project finance management.
• Ensure the development, monitoring, review and update of all activities and work plans of the Programmed unit attain its objectives as cost-effectively and efficiently as possible.
• Manage the expenditure and disbursement of resources allocated to the programmed unit.
• Monitor and advise on programmed and project spending and provide report as necessary.
• Review programmed concepts and partner financial requests for Management’s approval.
• Liaise with the finance Lead on financial management and budgeting of programmed.
• Human resource management.
• Lead and manage Programmed team to achieve the objectives of the Programmed unit
• Ensure team building in accordance with The NGO’s culture and principles
• Participate in the review of team members’ job description and performance, and in the recruitment of team members when necessary.
• Conduct comprehensive performance appraisal of team members and provide feedback when necessary
• Ensure performance record of staff under supervision are submitted to HR on time
• Provide induction, training, coaching, mentoring and advice to supervised staff to ensure they understand and carry out their responsibilities effectively
• Work with HR to identify training needs and development opportunities for supervised staff
• Devise evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need the for improvements
• Policy Management and Compliance.
• Participate in the review and update of The NGO’s policies and procedures as well advise on potential implications on the new system, policies, and procedures.
• Implement all necessary policies and procedures to ensure correct procedures are followed by staff under supervision.
• Ensure total compliance of approved organizational policies and procedures.
• Expectations within the first 60 days:
• Fully comprehend The NGO strategy and programmed direction.
• Take ownership and assume full responsibilities of the position.
• Set up a structured and fully functional programmed unit for The NGO in partnership with the CEO and in line with The NGO Strategic Plan.
• Review and update Programmed workplan; Develop Annual outlook for 2022.
• Fully integrate into The NGO team.

Requirements:

• Degree (Master’s or Higher) in International Development / Law or relevant discipline.
• Training in Project planning and management, Human Rights Based Approach, Participatory approaches and methodologies, Governance, Civic empowerment and accountability, Monitoring, and evaluation
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in reputable organizations preferably in the development or non-profit sector.
• Experience in developing, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating and assessing impact and processes of a programmed.
• Experience in managing funds for programmed.
• Prior experience managing/ leading projects related to Democracy, election/ politics, Human rights, Women’s right, civic engagement is an added advantage.

To Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Application Deadline:
21st July, 2022.