OANDO LATEST VACANCY, FRIDAY 3rd, JUNE 2011

VACANCY TITLE: PROGRAMME OFFICER- SPECIAL PROJECTS

 DEPARTMENT: Oando Foundation

 DATE PUBLISHED May 31, 2011

CLOSING DATE Jun 7, 2011

VACANCY DESCRIPTION

 Oando Foundation is currently seeking a Programme Officer (Special Projects) to assist with the design and implementation of the Oando Foundation’s programmes and projects.

(Note: All candidates with less than 3 years post NYSC will be required to pass an aptitude test before they can be considered for interview)

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Participant in Oando Foundation strategy development must be able to:
•  Assist with the design and implementation of the Foundations special programmes and projects.
•  Assist with required research and analysis to conduct needs assessment of Oando’s CSR target audiences in Oando Foundation’s focus areas.
•  Assist with the selection of technical partners to develop detailed development programmes.
•   Assist in the sourcing/identification and evaluation of potential projects and partners.
•  Assist with the preparation of Request for Proposals RFPs and design response specification documents for projects.
•  Evaluate and recommend successful partners to the Programme Manager based on pre-defined selection criteria.
•  Assist with the preparation of required contractual documents with implementing partners.
•  Assist Programme Manager to develop and agree work plans and feedback/reporting formats and requirements.
•  Monitor implementation of agreed work plan by project partners.
•  Provide input into the development of the programme’s budget.
•   Monitor budget performance of projects.
•    Liaise with M&E Officer to verify milestone achievements by partners and recommend agreed disbursements Programme Manager.
•  Prepare and communicate progress report to the Programme Manager and escalate issues beyond own capacity.
•  Perform other duties as assigned by the Programme Manager. 

REQUIREMENTS: The followings are the requirements for the above post.

·         A first degree in any social science discipline from an accredited university.

·         Two (2) years work experience in the development and coordination of projects/ programmes in the non-profit or development sector.

·         Good understanding of major players/partners in the development sector at the federal, state and local level.

·        Good resource planning and utilization skills.

·         Ability to think strategically and holistically.

·         Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

·         Good planning and organization skills.

·         Result oriented/quality focused disposition.

·         Ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively.

·         Ability to proactively provide feedback.

·         Excellent report writing skills.

·          Strong motivational and team building skills.

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