OANDO Plc Current Career Opportunity

Job Title: PROGRAMME OFFICER- SPECIAL PROJECTS
Department: Oando Foundation
Date Published: May 31, 2011
Closing Date: June 7th, 2011

Job Description
Oando Foundation is currently seeking a Programme Officer (Special Projects) to assist with the design and implementation of the Oando Foundation’s programmes and projects.
(Note: All candidates with less than 3 years post NYSC will be required to pass an aptitude test before they can be considered for interview).

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in Oando Foundation strategy development.
Assist with the design and implementation of the Foundations special programmes and projects.
Assist with required research and analysis to conduct needs assessment of Oando’s CSR target audiences in Oando Foundation’s focus areas.
Assist with the selection of technical partners to develop detailed development programmes.
Assist in the sourcing/identification and evaluation of potential projects and partners.
Assist with the preparation of Request for Proposals RFPs and design response specification documents for projects.
Evaluate and recommend successful partners to the Programme Manager based on pre-defined selection criteria.
Assist with the preparation of required contractual documents with implementing partners.
Assist Programme Manager to develop and agree work plans and feedback/reporting formats and requirements.
Monitor implementation of agreed work plan by project partners.
Provide input into the development of the programme’s budget.
Monitor budget performance of projects.
Liaise with M&E Officer to verify milestone achievements by partners and recommend agreed disbursements Programme Manager.
Prepare and communicate progress report to the Programme Manager and escalate issues beyond own capacity.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Programme Manager.

Requirements
A first degree in any social science discipline from an accredited university.
Two (2) years work experience in the development and coordination of projects/ programmes in the non-profit or development sector.
Good understanding of major players/partners in the development sector at the federal, state and local level.
Good resource planning and utilization skills.
Ability to think strategically and holistically.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Good planning and organization skills.
Result oriented/quality focused disposition.
Ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively.
Ability to proactively provide feedback.
Excellent report writing skills.
Strong motivational and team building skills.

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