Senior Programme Officer Job at TY Danjuma Foundation

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Job Title: Senior Programme Officer

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Type of Employment: 3-year fixed contract

Employer: TY Danjuma Foundation

The TY Danjuma Foundation, an independent private Nigerian Philanthropic grant making organisation is seeking to recruit the best individuals for the position.

Responsibilities: The Senior Programme Officer is responsible for providing technical and programmatic support to Programme Officers and will work closely with the Programme Manager.

Requirements:

The Officer must possess the following attributes among others:

•   Ability to hold self and others to high quality team and individual work standards;

•   Ability to work as part of a team;

•   Ability to work under the pressure of tight deadlines;

•   Resourceful, creative, and able to work independently;

•   Mature interpersonal style, ability to interact well with a diverse range of people;

•   High integrity and social values

•   Master's degree at the minimum or any other additional educational qualification in any field of the Foundation's thematic areas (Health, Education & Income Generation);

•   Minimum of eight years work experience in project implementation and policy analysis. Experience in a non-profit organisation is required;

•   Knowledge of social development and social policy issues;

•   Report writing, Data Acquisition and Analysis skills

•   Experience in evidence based research and analytical work;

•   Publication/s is an added advantaged;

•   Practical skills in managing project lifecycle including ability to define programme

•   objectives, monitor and evaluate progress;

•   Ability to communicate and relate effectively with persons at all levels

•   Computer skills e.g. Microsoft Office products. Extensive skills with Excel and PowerPoint a necessity;

•   Interest and willingness to work and travel to rural communities.

Remuneration: Salary is Negotiable based on experience and history.

How to Apply:

If you are interested and consider yourself suitable for any of these positions, please apply online or send an email to: applications@tydanjumafoundation.org with:

•   A 2-page CV which speaks directly to the position of your interest

•   An application letter (not more than 2 pages) stating why you think you are suitable for the position and what value you hope to bring to the Foundation if given the opportunity.

The subject line of the email should state the position for which you are applying.

Deadline: 24th July, 2013

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