Vacancies: Senior Program Manager, Development Communication Specialist
A Non Governmental Organization based in the Niger Delta, Nigeria with diverse local and international funding requires the services of the below positions.
Position: Senior Program Manager
Job Responsibilities
The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for the day to day management activities of programs, which involve creating, and managing program content and initiatives. The Senior Program Manager shall report directly to the Executive Director. The Senior Program Manager will supervise all program staff and liaise with finance and administration staff for the smooth implementation of organization programs and activities.
Skills and Competencies required
- Grant writing and proposal development experience
- Ability to develop and deliver training to achieve program objectives
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Outstanding communications ability, both orally and in writing
- Innovative and creative thinking
- Flexibility, as well as the ability to work independently
- Experience and proficiency in public presentations and appearances
- Prior experience in program management at a Non-Governmental organization
- Computer literacy, knowledge of standard word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software, experience in the use of SPSS will be an added advantage.
Other Requirements
- Must be able and willing to travel extensively on a local, regional or international basis, to meet with donors, oversee program implementation or attend conferences related to the organization’s programs.
- A minimum of 5 years of work experience at a senior level in a Non Governmental organization in a developing country.
- A master’s degree in international development, social work, public administration, political science or in a related field.
Position: Development Communication Specialist
The person must have:
- A first degree or HND in Mass Communication; A Masters degree will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 3 years post NYSC experience in relevant areas.
- Ability to write a flawless news release.
- Good report writing skills
- Previous NGO experience will be an added advantage
- Good creative writing skills.
- Good understanding of dynamics of the media.
- Sound knowledge of development communication
- Sound knowledge of compute skills in Microsoft including Word and Publisher, as well as Corel Draw.
Both positions provide competitive compensation commensurate with experience, comparable to international scale positions.
Method of Application
Interested applicants should send resume and cover letter to office@nidprodev.org or by hand to Plot 211 PTI Road, fashion-En-Vogue Building, by Masoje Estate, Effurun Warri Delta State Nigeria. On or before 8th February 2011
