Job Title: Project Coordinator
Location: Benin City, Nigeria
Organisation: DAGOMO Foundation, LTD / GTE
Scope: National and /International Presence
Industry: Charity
Level: Programme Coordinator
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full – Time
Salary: Competitive
Job Definition: The Programme Coordinator will work with the Executive Director and support the development and implementation of strategic plans as approved by the Board of Trustees.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support the Executive Director in the set up the Foundation, and be responsible for day-to-day operations, including pilot testing and monitoring successful. rollout of operations nationwide and internationally
• Create. establish and maintain an Endowment Fund to assure sustainability of the Foundation's Operations
• Recruit volunteers for home care and service centers for-the elderly
• Obtain approvals from government to establish cemeteries, crematoria, senior nursing homes and other establishments as may be required
• Assess and evaluate programs and make grant recommendations to the board for approval.
• Develop requests for funding proposals, and ensure effective fund raising for sustainable operations;
• Serve as foundation's spokesperson and develop key relationship with external stakeholders.
Qualifications:
• A passion for service to humanity and meaningful contribution to life, especially in the Foundation's area of focus
• At least 5 years of management experience. Possession of a masters in a related field as well as experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa preferably Nigeria, on community development projects will be an added advantage
• Proven experience in developing, managing and implementing grant making programs
• Creative and energetic; self-starter; well organized; detail oriented; flexible; good people skills; proficient in verbal and written communication
• Proven experience in the use of application of technology as would be relevant for the Foundation's purpose
The DAGOMO (Daniel and Grace Omoigui) Foundation, LTD/GTE is a private charitable organization dedicated to providing support to areas that are critical for nation building but do not receive adequate attention. Our focus is to ensure respect for the dead as well as cater for the needs of the elderly, provide support – academic and otherwise for disadvantaged children, youth and adults. and celebrate and preserve our cultural heritage; with the aim of fully servicing humanity; reigniting our value for the living and the dead as well as improving the lives of aged and senior citizens, disabled, indigent children and the youth in general.
The DAGOMO Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse pool of applicants. An applications will be considered on merit.
Method of Application:
Qualified candidates are invited to send their CV and cover letter describing interest, relevant experience, a tentative one year strategic and operational plan as well as expected compensation.
Your CV should include the following information: Educational History, Qualifications, Employment History, References, current salary/reward package.
Deadline: 30th April, 2013.
Kindly note the need for transparency and full disclosure in the application.
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