Yale Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship 2022

 

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Job Role

Communications

• Manage the WACSI brand, including brand integrity and visibility across the organisation, and West Africa.
• Facilitate learning and sharing through various electronic and social media tools.
• Manage, design, edit, and publish WACSI’s print and electronic communications including newsletters, annual reports, advocacy alerts, research reports, Op-Eds, and other publications.
• Manage strategy, design, and content development for WACSI website and digital media platforms.
• Train staff on branding and messaging standards.
• Supervise the storytelling efforts of WACSI to tell the right stories to stakeholders.
• Serve as quality control and editor on print materials and website.
• Manage the promotion and marketing of WACSI’s capacity-building courses and TechSoup offerings.
• Manage, and strategize, and monitor all WACSI social media platforms including LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook.
• Track progress and effectiveness of communications-related activities and share results for continuous improvement.
• Lead in the coordination and support of various communications projects needed
• Public & Media Relations.
• Promote WACSI to the non-profit sector, the private sector, policymakers, and the public, particularly across West Africa.

Media and Public Relations

• Develop and manage content, messaging, and storytelling about WACSI for internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and carry out media strategy, including developing and driving media calendar, media relations and tracking press coverage across West Africa.
• Act as a key liaison between WACSI and media contacts throughout West Africa.
• Promote WACSI and its staff in the media.
• Support and coordinate with key events and other programmes.
• Represent the organisation at events, which may include some travel throughout West Africa.

Must have skills

• Experience working in the non-profit sector is preferred.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).
• Good knowledge of English and French languages (oral and written).
• Strong project planning, critical thinking and problem-solving; self-motivated and self-directed.
• Good knowledge and interest in the use of technology for social change.
• Skilled in visual design.
• Experience with design software.
• Proficient in using social media, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
• Strong networking and relationship management skills.
• Good understanding of digital marketing concepts and best practices.
• Ability to lead teams and collaborate with other teams.

General Skills and Requirements for all WACSI Staff

• Commitment to WACSI’s mission.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding verbal/written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook) is required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects, and priorities effectively and professionally.
• Ability to travel across West Africa.
• The job may occasionally require some moderate lifting (up to 10kgs).

Please use the link to apply if interested:

Deadline for application: Sunday, 31 July 2022

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Solidarity Playbook: Case studies on cybersecurity

Research Consultant – Terms of Reference

The International Civil Society Centre (ICSCentre) is looking for a research consultant to support its Solidarity Action Network (SANE) with capturing three to five case studies looking at how (international) civil society organisations – (I)CSOs – have dealt with cyberattacks and digital risks. This will be an extension of the Solidarity Playbook – a collection of case studies and best practices on strategies, resilience, and solidarity mechanisms – with a topical focus on cybersecurity. The aim is to make experience, strategies and lessons learned available for other civil society actors who have faced or might face similar attacks and challenges in the future. The cases will address (I)CSO professionals across departments (non-technical audience) as cybersecurity needs to be everyone’s responsibility.

1 – Background information

The Solidarity Action Network (SANE), hosted by the International Civil Society Centre (ICSCentre), focuses on strengthening resilience of and solidarity among civil society actors when faced with civic space restrictions or changing operating conditions. It connects international and national civil society organisations – (I)CSOs – across all sub-sectors and brings them into discussions on civic space challenges and opportunities.

The Solidarity Playbook is an integral part of SANE with a focus on collecting case studies and best practices to help other (I)CSOs respond to undue scrutiny and challenges, and to enable learning on how to act in solidarity with civil society actors, particularly local partners.

2 – The Solidarity Playbook particularly captures:

• Strategies and resilience mechanisms of ICSOs developed to respond to civic space restrictions and changing operating conditions for civil society (e.g. legal restrictions, bureaucratic clampdowns, financial constraints, disinformation attacks or digital risks).
• Coalition responses to civic space restrictions that demonstrate how civil society actors can respond to threats and challenges with a unified voice.

Building on positive feedback of the Playbook’s first (2019) and second edition (2020-2021), we are extending the collection by adding three to five case studies with a particular focus on addressing cyberattacks. The cases will show concrete experience, responses, and resilience mechanisms developed by (I)CSOs. The examples will likely deal with phishing attacks, domain spoofing, ransomware attacks and denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. A technical advice and recommendations will be provided by the CyberPeace Institute, with whom we have recently published “Navigating cybersecurity: Guidance for (I)CSO professionals”. The case studies will be jointly identified by the ICSCentre and the CyberPeace Institute.

The new case studies will have a similar length (2,000 – 2,500 words each + executive summary) and follow a similar structure of already published Solidarity Playbook case studies. The chapters will likely encompass: 1) what happened; 2) how organisations responded; 3)
outcomes; 4) organisational learnings, including experienced challenges and main lessons learned.

The published cases will be made available to ICSO and CSO professionals across departments and will also target non-technical audience as we believe cybersecurity needs to be everyone’s responsibility.

3 – Scope of work and key tasks

1. Review and adjust the existing framework of the Solidarity Playbook case studies to accommodate the topical focus on cybersecurity.
2.  Conduct desk review and analysis of any written documentation (either publicly available or made available by contributing organisations).
3. Conduct interviews with case study partners.
4.   Produce drafts of three to five case studies in a written form, including executive summary.
5.   Refine the case studies based on feedback received from the case study partners, the ICSCentre and the CyberPeace Institute.
6.  Submit final case studies.

4 – Timeline

•  15 – 19 August 2022: Kick-off (virtual) meeting and start of work
•  29 – 31 August 2022: Adjusted framework is presented and discussed with the ICSCentre
•  1 September – 6 November 2022: Interviews with case study partners are conducted and case studies are written
•  By 7 November 2022: First drafts of case studies are submitted
•  By 30 November 2022: Final case studies are submitted

We expect the overall consultancy to encompass max. 10 working days if five cases are selected (the expected workload is 1,5 – 2 days per each case).

5 – Experience and skills/competencies

• At least a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (political science, social sciences, international relations or similar)
• At least 5 years proven experience conducting research and analysis (political or social science), preferably on civil society space (more specifically civil society’s freedom to act independently, unrestricted and effectively)
• Excellent English writing skills, with affinity to editing, layout and attention to detail
• Experience working on issues related to cybersecurity and digital risks is a huge asset
• Experience working with civil society actors (ICSOs, CSOs) and expert knowledge of the civil society sector
•  Ability to explain complex issues to non-technical audience
•  Ability to self-manage and meet project deadlines

6 – Application

To apply, please send:

1.  Cover letter (no more than 3 pages), including:
   • A brief description of your experience and expertise in the field that illustrates your overall qualifications and capabilities for this scope of work, including two examples of your previous comparable work
   •  Your consultancy rate (amount in EUR/day) and amount of working days
2. Your CV
3. Two references that can be contacted should you be shortlisted <li

to Eva Gondorová (egondorova@icscentre.org) by 25 July 2022 COB.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Miriam Niehaus (mniehaus@icscentre.org).

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a virtual interview in the first half of August.

Job Summary

At Yiaga Africa Initiative we are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our Knowledge Management and Learning Department (KML) as a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Director of Strategic Partnerships, ABLE
Headquarters: Santa Clara, CA
Location: Hybrid, in-office and remote, is preferred. Fully remote is negotiable.

About the Role
African Diaspora Network seeks a Corporate Fundraiser to manage the development and fundraising efforts of Accelerating Black Leadership and Entrepreneurship (ABLE). This individual will work closely with the ABLE team and program advisory committee to cultivate opportunities for expanding ABLE’s revenue model with a wide range of stakeholders, including corporate and institutional partnerships, foundations and government, earned revenue
opportunities, etc. This role will be responsible for securing new funding streams, deepening and growing existing partnerships in support of ABLE and will play a key role in messaging ABLE’s work to the philanthropic ecosystem. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Executive Director. Specific responsibilities will include:

Fundraising and Donor Relations (70%)
● Develop and oversee corporate relations and development strategy to grow and expand ABLE’s revenue model.
● Secure new donors. This position will have a significant focus on bringing in new and diverse donors to ABLE. You will help the management and leadership team build leads, conceive of pitches and new partnerships, and oversee proposal development teams to ensure submission of high-quality concept notes and proposals that are aligned with the organization’s strategic priorities.
● Strengthen stakeholder engagement by identifying and pursuing strategic cultivation and stewardship opportunities to engage, coordinate, and partner with priority global, regional, and national stakeholders to cultivate and grow existing relationships.
● Manage corporate funder relationships, secure sponsorship gifts, and negotiate contracts.
● Provide strategic oversight on high priority partnerships. You will help monitor and track stakeholder priorities and new trends in the field.
● Work with the ADN team to write corporate grants, meeting all corporate proposals and reporting deadlines.
● Conduct research on current and prospective corporate funders, staying up-to-date on funding news and opportunities.
● Be an ambassador and drive ADN’s ABLE program positioning and brand. You will help develop strategies to heighten the accelerator’s profile in the corporate sector and grow our thought leadership among target stakeholders, especially donors. Participate in conferences and events and seek other high-impact opportunities to represent ADN and  the ABLE program externally.

Project Management and Administration (30%)
● Develop and manage annual corporate fundraising revenue and expense budget
● Secure sponsorship gifts and negotiate contracts as needed
● Maintain an accurate and complete donor constituent record
● Ensure timely preparation of corporate giving acknowledgements and renewals
● Advise on communications content and asks for online fundraising platforms, social media feeds, and associated communication tools.

The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and entrepreneurial development and strategic relations professional with an established network, who has experience building relationships with corporations, institutions and individual donors and a proven track record as a fundraiser.

Qualifications and Experience
● Passion for social entrepreneurship and commitment to serving Black entrepreneurs.
● Seasoned in business development (5-7 years) with progressive levels of responsibility
● Demonstrated success in securing high-level corporate partnerships
● Experience with executing a shared strategy for nonprofit corporate relations, development, and philanthropy; donor prospecting, cultivation, and stewardship; direct solicitation of charitable contributions and corporate sponsorships; management of donor relationships; and tracking of fundraising goals
● Knowledgeable of the ins-and-outs of corporate social responsibility, fundraising communications, and the Silicon Valley corporate funder ecosystem
● Ability to interact with and engage diverse audiences from the corporate community
● International work experience, particularly on the continent of Africa, is a plus

Desired Attributes
● Strategic leadership. You have the leadership acumen and strategic ability to be a thought partner to, and act on behalf of, the Executive Team. You infuse others with your passion for championing a cause and have experience fostering a culture of business development across an organization.
● Focus on results and action bias. You have an ability to balance the big picture, strategic thinking with tactical productivity and attention to detail. You get things done, drive results through others, and don’t hesitate to roll up your sleeves and pitch in when needed.
● Entrepreneurial spirit. You are a forward thinker who enjoys formulating new strategies, solving problems, and thinking about new and better ways to do things internally and externally. You thrive in a small sized organization and fast-paced environment.
● Outstanding people skills. You bring a demonstrated ability to connect easily with and influence a wide range of individuals from different backgrounds, cultures and levels.

You have experience building trusting and productive relationships with a wide range of colleagues, leaders, consultants and other partners.
To apply: Please send resume and cover letter to info@africandiasporanetwork.org with the subject line “Director of Strategic Partnership.” Please include information on past fundraising numbers (total amount raised, percentages toward goals, etc.)

Job Purpose

In 2020, an inclusive SOP Working Group (SOPWG) was inaugurated with membership consisting of all relevant public and private stakeholders involved in the shipping and clearing of charitable items (humanitarian and non-humanitarian cargo).

Over the course of 2 years, extensive information from all stakeholders was obtained via meetings (physical and remote), emails, interviews, workshops, sharing of official government documents, and official inputs identifying bottlenecks and recommendations to create a seamless process were done by all relevant stakeholders.

Information obtained from all SOPWG members led to the creation of several things including:

• The mapping of stakeholders involved in the importation and clearing of items in the Federal Republic of Nigeria
• Creation of a compliance clearing flowchart (available on some government and private stakeholders’ websites)
• An extensive compilation of challenges identified in both public and private stakeholders’ processes
• An extensive compilation of recommendations from public and private stakeholders to improve all relevant players in the creation of a seamless shipping and clearing process.

The mission of the consultant

In view of the above, the Office of the Deputy President of the Senate accepted the offer of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, in collaboration with OCHA Nigeria, to recruit a consultant to finalize the drafting of the SOPs.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The consultant will:

Weeks 1 to 3 of the project:

• Create a project team that will facilitate access and introductions to key stakeholders to obtain the required information and data
• Review existing documentation to document the process to import humanitarian relief items and charitable donations into the Federal Republic of Nigeria
• Propose a structure and content of the SOPs, for approval by the project team
• Identify topics to be addressed in the guide and define the outlines of the SOPs

Week 4 of the project

• Clearly outline the stages and categories of goods, required documentations and relevant MDA clearing/certification protocols through interfacing with relevant stakeholders as necessary in the course SOP drafting process

Week 5 of the project

• Analyze and assess advantages/disadvantages of prioritizing a process for key lifesaving items

Weeks 6 and 7 of the project

• Expatiate and update existing recommendations and incorporate best global practices in the clearing process

Weeks 8 to 10 of the project

• Draft of first SOP with project team for review and further inputs

Weeks 11 to 12 of the project

• Share first SOP draft with project team, SOP Working Group and humanitarian actors for review and further input

Weeks 13 to 14 of the project

• Make edits if necessary
• Present final draft for adoption to project team, SOP Working Group and humanitarian actors

Education

• Master’s degree in Logistics and Supply chain management or similar field is required

Experience

• At least five years of experience and knowledge in procedures for emergency management, at entry and exit posts, and at the National and Global level is required
• Field experience in import and export pre-custom clearance processes both at National and Global level is required
• Experience working in a multisectoral coordination role for import and export of Shipping Humanitarian relief goods is required
• Understand the Bureaucratic process of Ministries on IDEC and EDEC is required

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge, Skills and Language

• Good knowledge of international instruments and conventions designed to facilitate and speed up the importation and customs clearance of humanitarian aid is required
• Good analytical thinking skills is required
• Skills in developing and facilitating SOPs, Strategic documents and Operational plans on Import and Export procedures is required
• Fluently spoken and written English is required
• Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic) is preferred

General and technical skills

• Have knowledge of procedures for emergency management, at entry and exit posts, and at the national and international level;
• Have participated in activities for the development and implementation of programs for emergency management in developing countries, including in Africa
• Have knowledge of international instruments and conventions designed to facilitate and speed up the importation and customs clearance of humanitarian aid;

Competencies and Values

• Communication
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Customer Relations
• Creativity and Innovation
• Building Trust

Comments

• The consultant will be contracted by the IFRC, and the standard contractual terms will apply.
• Agreed travel expenses will be reimbursed at cost in accordance with in the IFRC’s relevant regulations.

Job purpose
The Country Director (CD) – Nigeria will be inspired by the mission of measurably improving the lifelong prospects of hundreds of millions of people through proven and scaled interventions. S/he will lead Evidence Action’s operations and programs in Nigeria. We are looking for a dynamic and energetic leader, an exceptional people leader, setting a team culture characterized by high levels of empowerment, achievement, and accountability. The CD will bring strong strategic and analytical capabilities, including comfort using data to continuously measure and improve highly successful and large-scale programs. Leading an exciting and growing program, s/he will also oversee the expansion of current programming into new health arenas based on rigorous evidence of impact. S/he will be adept at engaging government, including existing partnerships at various federal Ministries as well at various local governments authorities.

In collaboration with global and regional technical leaders, s/he will oversee program implementation in Nigeria, including strategic planning, operations, capacity building, monitoring and evaluation, and policy advocacy. The CD will facilitate transparent communication about progress and results to the regional and global leadership team, donors, and other stakeholders. The CD will also play a leading role in expanding Evidence Action’s portfolio in Nigeria by identifying new program opportunities and engaging with prospective donors.

The CD must be proficient at managing donor-funded projects, liaising with government stakeholders, budgeting, program design and development, review and evaluation. S/he should have the skills to supervise and guide a growing country office with an employee-centric approach and progressive company policies and processes. The Country Director will uphold Evidence Action’s core pillars of evidence, cost-effectiveness, and scale throughout programs and operations.

The Country Director will be based in Abuja and will report to the Director, West and Central Africa. S/he will also be a member of the Africa regional leadership.

Duties and responsibilities

Strategy and Vision

• Country Director will lead and/or contribute to the development of the Nigeria program strategy and vision, collaborating with strategic partners within the organization. S/he will also contribute to key regional global strategy development.
• Draft annual country goals, including team priorities.
• Identify and address short-term and long-term risks and remove roadblocks to success.
• Ensure decision-making is aligned with global organizational priorities, program data, and local stakeholder data
• Maintain all relevant country registrations and statutory requirements, report to- and facilitate effective in-country board leadership, and ensure compliance with all in-country laws and regulations, as well organizational policies.

Program Performance

• In consultation with global and regional leadership teams, manage Evidence Action programs in Nigeria
• Lead program activities including field operations, research/evaluation, information systems, and support functions in Nigeria
• Create and strengthen program delivery systems to ensure high-quality implementation and service delivery
• Coordinate with the MLE team to ensure that program monitoring results and insights are used to improve or sustain program performance
• Coordinate closely with National, sub-National and community government stakeholders to identify and troubleshoot challenges that might affect the quality of the program

Build Culture

• Country Director will work with the in-country leadership team, People Lead and all in-country department heads for the following:
• Inspire all levels of staff through the celebration of team wins.
• Ensure Evidence Action values are known and lived.
• Conduct frequent field visits per month to spot-check program execution and to connect with clients.
• Monitor team sustainability and make adjustments to workload where needed.
• Oversee annual roll-out of staff satisfaction survey, among other feedback channels, and the resulting initiatives.

Build Team

Country Director will work with in-country People Lead and all in-country and global department heads for the following:

• Recruit and retain the best talent from both international and national talent pools (closely involved in hiring and promotions).
• Provide big-picture feedback and guidance to direct reports through weekly 1-on-1 check-ins.
• Ensure key linkages and communication between in-country department heads and as well as global and regional support.
• Build robust training programs at all job levels to maintain strong leadership development pipelines.
• In collaboration with global and regional leadership, build and maintain a country team organizational chart.

Resource Allocation

The Country Director will work with the Finance team and department heads for the following:

• Help lead the annual country budgeting process in line with global and country strategic objectives and performance targets.
• Conduct quarterly budget review and updates

Monitor program financial performance through monthly Budget-vs-Actual analyses and gross margin decisions.

• Ensure appropriate levels of business controls are in place.
• Provide necessary information and due diligence request support for country-specific funding opportunities.
• Promote a culture and ethos of cost-effectiveness within the country teams

Government and Partnership Engagement.

• In collaboration with program and external relations team, identify, articulate and execute key government and policy goals and objectives in-country
• In collaboration with various organizational and program leaders, take the lead on or actively contribute to the development of in-country Evidence Action partnership strategy.
• In consultation with program leadership, identify and assess strategic partners with capacity to implement/scale some of our key interventions and/or partners willing to share information and best practices of strategic relevance in general. Take the lead in cultivating relationships with the partners in the region.
• Identify and participate in relevant in-country stakeholder forums.

New Program Development Support

• In collaboration with global program leadership, support in the testing, piloting and/or scaling of new program initiatives in the region.
• Support new program registration, expansion and/or launch in new and existing states, including developing and maintaining an active database of profiles of high priority/strategic states in the country, detailing basic to intricate political, economic and social factors, and their potential implications for Evidence Action.

Others

• Undertake other duties as necessary and assigned.

Skills Required
People management, Stakeholder Management, Project Performance, Capacity Building, Program Management, Policy Advocacy, Strategic Planning, Donor Management, Government Relations

Qualifications
The Country Director – Nigeria will have at least 7 years of experience leading and managing program-related activities and an interest in expanding their horizons within a mission-driven organization committed to impact at scale. S/he must be excited about leading a cross-cutting team within an organization that sees learning and the use of rigorous evidence as central to its mission and is motivated to actively ensure that this approach is deeply embedded into all programs. The ideal candidate has experience working in developing countries.

The Country Director will have the following experience and attributes:

• Degree in health-related, business, social sciences, public health, health management, or related disciplines;
• Self-directed and self-motivated personality, with proven ability to manage demands from multiple clients while adhering to deadlines and priorities;
• Strong technical skills and capacity, particularly in health, nutrition, and or wash programs;
• Practical experience managing and working directly with data;
• Naturally inquisitive, skeptical, intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and organized;
• Proven leadership experience in Nigeria and/or in any other Sub-Saharan Africa Countries and experience managing a cross-cultural team;
• A critical, analytical, and process-oriented thinker with a willingness to form and adjust opinions based on evidence;
• A good understanding of and experience in consulting or other client-based and service-oriented roles;
• In-country board accountability and management
• An ability to operate effectively within ambiguous environments, and to thrive as a part of a dynamic and evolving leadership team.

Preferred Qualifications

• International Development experience (Experience working for a non-profit)

Working conditions –  Normal

Position Location – Abuja, Nigeria

Direct reports
Finance, Programs, Human Resource, Operations Team leads

Equal Opportunity Statement
Evidence Action does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

About the job

The Financial Services Volunteer Corps (FSVC) is looking for a highly motivated individual to successfully and effectively lead the implementation of an expected 24-month U.S. Department of State-funded program on anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) capacity building in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The program will focus on the following objectives: 1) Enhance effectiveness of AML/CFT law enforcement and justice sector entities in line with Nigeria’s risk profile (including, among others, increasing investigations, prosecutions and confiscations, and improving domestic interagency coordination mechanisms for information-sharing); 2) Enhance oversight and supervision of Nigeria’s non-profit sector using a risk-based approach consistent with international standards; 3) Strengthen Nigeria’s ability to implement targeted financial sanctions regimes pursuant to relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions relating to the prevention and suppression of terrorism and terrorist financing, including through timely designations, asset freezing measures and delistings, and ensuring robust private sector understanding of sanctions-related obligations; and 4) Support the creation of a declaration system for cross-border movements of currency and bearer negotiable instruments (BNIs), and the confiscation of falsely declared/undeclared currency and BNIs as well as the active exchange of information with the NFIU, financial supervisors, law enforcement, and international partners

Key job functions include:

· Manage all field aspects for the technical assistance delivered by recruited experts and consultants, including program and activity design, logistical arrangements, implementation, post-activity follow-up, and reporting to funders;

· Manage completion of all activities and deliverables in line with approved work plan;

· Develop and maintain productive relationships with key local government counterparts, the funder and other relevant technical assistance providers in Nigeria;

· Liaise closely with FSVC’s Headquarters staff in New York to ensure effective program implementation and management;

· Draft and submit reports for FSVC and its funder on program activity, measuring progress, achievement of performance indicators and impact for monitoring and evaluation purposes.

Successful applicants will be dynamic, results-oriented team players, with outstanding execution skills, a keen sense of diplomacy, and the proven ability to work both independently and in a highly collaborative environment. They will also be proactive and innovative thinkers, with the proven ability to execute new initiatives, particularly in developing countries.

Preferred qualifications:

· Master’s degree in finance, law, or a related field;

· 5 to 7 years of professional experience in international development or a related field;

· Experience in managing the delivery of international technical assistance programs;

· Excellent oral and written communication in English required; and

· Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills; and

· Ability to work independently.

How to Apply: For consideration, please email a cover letter, resume and relevant writing sample to hr@fsvc.org and include “Country Director – Nigeria” in the subject line. The writing sample should be in English, a maximum of 2 pages, and be on a relevant topic such as international development, foreign affairs or AML/CFT.

Deadline: July 5, 2022. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Title: Programme Manager
Organization: LITE-Africa
Contract: Full time
Location: Effurun-Warri, Delta State, Nigeria (Headquarters)

ABOUT US

Leadership Initiative for Transformation and Empowerment (LITE-Africa), is a Nigerian Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) operating in Nigeria since 1999 with a mission to facilitate sustainable peace and development, promote human rights and participatory governance in Nigeria through partnerships, advocacy engagements, public awareness and capacity building initiatives.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The ideal person should have a proven ability to strategise, analyse data and design and implement high-impact projects and programmes, and fund-raise for the organisation. S/He will provide leadership to ensure that project deliverables are met in a timely and effective manner under the general guidance and Supervision of the Executive Director.

KEY EXPECTED RESULTS

1. Funding Strategies and Plans
• Proactively seek funding opportunities from institutional donors, corporate bodies, foundations in Nigeria and globally.
• Devise new programs that support the organization’s objectives.
• Take a lead in proposal writing and proposal development processes, working with others.

2. Programme Coordination and Monitoring
• Support project implementation and monitoring of activities to ensure adherence to donor requirements.
• Strategize, implement, and maintain program initiatives that adhere to organizational objectives.
• Plan, design and implement programmes, proactively monitor progress, resolve issues and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
• Manage communications with all stakeholders.
• Produce programme reports for funders, management and other relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain the quality of all project documents and data to assure the integrity of programmes.
• Work with the programme team to analyze data and communicate results.

3. Data collection and Analysis
• Develop survey instruments and tools for monitoring, evaluation and other forms of assessments as may be needed.
• Strong Research, analytical mind and critical thinking skills.

Desired Skills and Experience:
• Minimum of five years of demonstrated experience in programme implementation and data analysis (preference given to those with programme management experience).
• Leadership, time management, facilitation, strong writing, interpersonal and oral communication and organizational skills.
• Strong working knowledge of data analysis software, e.g. SPSS, Python, spreadsheet software, word processing as well as internet research best practices.
• Outstanding working knowledge of change management principles and performance evaluation processes.
• Proven proposal writing experience.

Qualification:
• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in any of Arts, Social sciences; Law, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Development, Development Studies, Economics, International Relations, Public Administration and Business Administration, a Post Graduate Degree is an added advantage.

SALARY:  Competitive based on experience

LOCATION:  Effurun-Warri, Delta State

LITE Africa is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants should forward their Cover Letter, CV, and salary requirements in ENGLISH to jobs@lite-africa.org or submit an application by hand at the LITE-Africa office, 25, Amb. Joel Bisina road, Opposite Little Paradise Hotel, beside Ugbolokposo Secondary School, Off DSC Expressways on or before 31st July, 2022. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO PUT THE NAME OF THIS POSITION AS THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL.