Programme Director

4 weeks ago

india Jobberman Full time
Job Description
Job Summary

This ideal candidate will support transition and growth plans. The Program Director (PD) will have executive level experience and will be responsible for programs’ financial performance, managing stakeholders and ensuring compliance to operational guidelines. The PD is responsible for the researching, planning and implementation of successful programs and their outcomes to add value to the organization. The PD will work with the relevant managers and teams to coordinate operations and ensure that all tasks are carried out efficiently. The PD will have a strategic mindset, leadership and team management skills as well as an ability to multi-task with ease, problem-solve effectively, collaborate, communicate excellently in writing and verbally. The PD will work closely with the ED to drive growth plans and ensure long term sustainability, take responsibility for statutory/compliance functions, organizational policies, data protection, identify and mitigate against risks while keeping the ED updated. PD will also oversee the implementation of organizational strategies, optimize the organization’s planning and implementation capabilities, strengthen fundraising and programs’ efficiency for revenue generation and assist the ED as requested and directed.

  • Minimum Qualification: Degree
  • Experience Level: Senior level
  • Experience Length: 6 years

Responsibilities:

  • Initiate and set goals for programs and partnerships according to the strategic objectives of the organization.
  • Plan programs from start to completion involving deadlines, milestones and processes.
  • Develop or approve budgets and operations.
  • Devise evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements.
  • Supervise program and communication managers in providing feedback and resolve complex problems.
  • Discover ways to enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and people.
  • Apply change, risk and resource management principles when needed.
  • Read reports prepared by managers to determine progress and address issues.
  • Ensure program operations and activities adhere to legal guidelines and internal policies.
  • Keep the leadership informed with detailed and accurate reports or presentations.
  • Champion the development and effective implementation of the annual organizational strategy within the department.
  • Inspire and mentor employees to key into the vision of the organization.
  • Improve and promote the organization’s vision and culture.
  • Evaluate organizational performance and recommend strategies to improve results.
  • Ensure the conduct of detailed impact assessment of programs and projects in line with the strategic focus of the organization.
  • Oversee Organization’s fund-raising and grant-seeking activities but ensure that acceptance of donations does not create conflicts of interest.
  • Recommend annual programs’ budget for the ED’s review ahead of approval and prudently manages Organization resources.
  • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key local and international stakeholders.
  • Liaise with the ED to review and authorize proposals and requests.
  • Conduct periodic team meetings to establish, communicate and review targets or work plans in line with overall goals.
  • Present progress reports on deliverables to the ED
  • Periodically, proactively collate issues, constraints on projects, proffer solutions within own capacity and refer others to the ED.
  • Ensure that all team members carry out their assigned tasks whether virtually or physically under a safe and conducive environment.
  • Periodically evaluate the performance of organization staff in line with the agreed performance management process and ensure that feedback and evaluation is done on a timely basis.
  • Act on behalf of the ED in his/her absence or perform other job duties as assigned by the ED.


Requirements


  • First degree in any discipline from an accredited institution.
  • Relevant postgraduate degree from an accredited institution is desirable but not compulsory.
  • Minimum of six (6) years cognate experience of which three (3) must have been at a senior executive management level.
  • Demonstrate experience or track record of intensive involvement in community development programs, activities within the non-profit or development sector, a professional or private sector organization.
  • Thorough understanding of project and program management techniques or methods.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and good reporting skills.
  • Business acumen, strategic management analytical mindset, problem- solving, organizational and leadership skills.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Project management certification is an added advantage
  • Knowledge of the workings and policies midstream & downstream energy industry in Nigeria & Africa is an added advantage.


Skills:

  • Excellent knowledge of the Nigerian political, economic and social environment.
  • Working knowledge of fundraising and development of grant proposals.
  • Ability to cost-effectively project manage multiple and complex programs, set priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
  • Excellent oral communication skills, ability to build influential relationships, present complex issues in a persuasive accessible style to a range of audiences in different settings.
  • Excellent motivational and team building skills.
  • Ability to ensure the implementation of the use of effective productivity tools for efficient processes at the office for all staff.
  • Display a high standard of ethical conduct and integrity.
  • Ability to make managerial, administrative and procedural decisions on sensitive, confidential issues and able to prioritize.


KPI:

  • Achievement of strategic program objectives.
  • Completeness and timeliness of annual program workplans.
  • Attaining or exceeding fund-raising goals.
  • Cost savings between actual and planned budget expenditure.
  • Timely completion of programs’ performance against work plan.
  • Satisfaction of key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Achieving or exceeding annual revenue goals, subscriber growth and satisfaction.
  • Quality of project implementation.


Location:  Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria. (Proximity to workplace is a consideration for this position)



Requirements
Requirements: First degree in any discipline from an accredited institution. Relevant postgraduate degree from an accredited institution is desirable but not compulsory. Minimum of six (6) years cognate experience of which three (3) must have been at a senior executive management level. Demonstrate experience or track record of intensive involvement in community development programs, activities within the non-profit or development sector, a professional or private sector organization. Thorough understanding of project and program management techniques or methods. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and good reporting skills. Business acumen, strategic management analytical mindset, problem- solving, organizational and leadership skills. Excellent communication skills Project management certification is an added advantage Knowledge of the workings and policies midstream & downstream energy industry in Nigeria & Africa is an added advantage. Skills: Excellent knowledge of the Nigerian political, economic and social environment. Working knowledge of fundraising and development of grant proposals. Ability to cost-effectively project manage multiple and complex programs, set priorities, and meet tight deadlines. Excellent oral communication skills, ability to build influential relationships, present complex issues in a persuasive accessible style to a range of audiences in different settings. Excellent motivational and team building skills. Ability to ensure the implementation of the use of effective productivity tools for efficient processes at the office for all staff. Display a high standard of ethical conduct and integrity. Ability to make managerial, administrative and procedural decisions on sensitive, confidential issues and able to prioritize. KPI: Achievement of strategic program objectives. Completeness and timeliness of annual program workplans. Attaining or exceeding fund-raising goals. Cost savings between actual and planned budget expenditure. Timely completion of programs’ performance against work plan. Satisfaction of key internal and external stakeholders. Achieving or exceeding annual revenue goals, subscriber growth and satisfaction. Quality of project implementation. Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria. (Proximity to workplace is a consideration for this position)

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