Job Description
The S.I/Programme Officer will build a five (5) year structure for the Foundation, designing empowerment programs, executing strategies, and delivering on key objectives outlined in the organization’s strategic plan and vision. The S.I/PO must make sure that the foundation is on a sustainable platform and will be reporting to the Board of Trustees
Responsibilities
- Animate the vision and objectives of the Foundation by creating empowerment programs nationwide
- Provide direction and oversight for the Foundation
- Drive strategy, design, planning, implementation, review and monitoring
- Supervise business information, and ensure optimal utilization of the Foundation’s data and resources
- Oversee the structuring, integration, harmonization and alignment of all Units in the Foundation
- Develop a long-term value-based brand strategy to create local and international awareness of the Foundation’s programs
- Institutionalize and implement an SOP/procedural document for the work-plan and operations of the Foundation
- Create and manage the financial sustainability of programming by monitoring grants, series funding, venture capital, angel investments and other financial resources
- Ensure a steady pipeline of critical people resources to power the aggressive growth and sustainability of the Foundation
Oversee day-to-day operations
- Identify collaboration opportunities, events and other interests from local and international prospects that align with the vision and mission of the Foundation
- Actively attend and represents the Foundation at programs and networking events nationally, and internationally
- Position the foundation for grant opportunities
- Drive programs and initiatives in line with the vision of the foundation.
Qualifications/Skills/Experience:
- Bachelor’s/Master’s with over 6 years’ of business experience (especially in the NGO or entrepreneurship space)
- Experience and track record in grant funding, development projects, community outreach, business development for non-profits
- Experience in corporate innovation and venture capital (A plus)
- Demonstrated mastery in program development and execution
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining mission focus
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organization and management skills
- Commitment to the mission and values of the Foundation
- Must be a visionary innovator with a vivacious passion for social impact
- Candidate should be open to travelling outside Lagos especially to the Headquarters in Abuja.
