Programme Manager, Communications Officer, Programme Officers at Kudirat Initiative for Democracy (KIND)

Vacancies: Programme Manager, Communications Officer, Programme Officers

 

 

Kudirat Initiative for Democracy (KIND), an NGO working to strengthen organizations and create initiatives dedicated to the advancement of women requires the services of qualified candidates to fill the following vacancies:

 

1. 1.     Position: Programme Manager

 

1. 2.     Position: Communications Officer

 

1. 3.     Position: Programme Officers (3 persons)

 

Requirement for Positions 1 and 3

• Manage the implementation of projects at rural and urban levels of society
• Develop monitoring and evaluation (M & E) indicators and collect relevant M & E information.
• Develop and manage project budgets.
• Write proposals and reports.
• Supervise staff working on different projects (for the Programme Manager).

 

Requirement for Position 2

• Oversee and writes speeches; and develop position papers on behalf of the organization.
• Edit and prepare manuscripts on 2 levels: Copy editing (grammar, punctuation, syntax and institutional style) and substantive editing (verification of facts and analysis of data).

 

Individuals must possess For all Positions)

• Relevant University Degrees (post graduate degree will be an added advantage)
• At least 3 years programme planning and management experience (for the Programme Manager).
• Excellent computer skills (knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint is essential)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated skill in using social media tools (for the Communications Officer).
• Knowledge and use of graphics and desk top publishing (for the Communications Officer).
• Previous communication experience that includes communications and advocacy (for the Communications Officer).
• Familiarity with issues (particularly gender, women in leadership and/or public accountability).

 

In addition, they must be:

Able to take initiative and think outside the box to produce agreed results: willing to travel; under 35yrs of age.

 

Method of Application:

Interested applicants should send their:

CV, Cover letter, A short essay on “Enhancing women’s participation in leadership” (not more than 2 pages, typed and double spaced) to:

 

 

The Administrator,

KIND Office,

42/46 Moshood Abiola Cresent,

Off Toyin Street,

Ikeja, Lagos.

 

Or by email to: kindnigeria@yahoo.com

 

Please note that applications which do not meet the requirements will be discarded and no calls will be entertained. Please check our website, WWW.kind.org for more about KIND.

 

Deadline for receipt of applications is September 18^th, 2012.