Lagos
Posted 1 week ago

EIENigeria

EiE began operations in January 2011 with grants from Omidyar Network and MacArthur Foundation. It was formally registered in July 2012. In its 13+ years as a formal organization, EiE has been managed by an average of 6 staff members, yet its impact has been felt in Nigeria and on the African continent.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Associate

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

We are looking for a person who is passionate and capable of quick thinking, fact-finding, analysis and possesses excellent writing skills.

Responsibilities
The Program Associate will be responsible for the following:

Generate innovative project ideas and strategies related to EiE’s mission and goals.
Develop and monitor program budgets.
Provide correspondence to the Programs Lead on projects managed.
Prepare general proposals and applications to external bodies, e.g. for funding and contractual purposes.
Maintain and implement funding calendar activities.
Understand the organization’s objectives and programs to know funding agencies to recommend.
Maintain official records, documents and internal/external communications as appropriate.
Ensure project documents are complete, current and stored appropriately.
Develop project proposals.
Collect performance data on programs and activities, for evaluation and strategic review and reporting purposes.
Minimize exposure to risks on projects and ensure project / program outcomes are consistently achieved.
Build external contacts and participate in external networks for the exchange of information and to form relationships for future collaboration.
Research and recommend potential funding sources to the organization.
Work with community agencies, organizations and institutions as appropriate to carry out organizational and program goals.
Ability to write clearly, precisely and informatively
Ability to vary writing style to meet needs.
Ability to create solid writing from minimal information
Ability to excellently use Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
Ability to work and contribute effectively and efficiently in a team.
Understands the objectives and projects of the organization to tailor writing needs.
Ability to follow sponsor’s/grantor’s specifications and guidelines when applying for grants.
Ability to perform budgeting functions for the purpose of grant applications.
Engage stakeholders in advocacy to advance EiE’s mission and goals.
Ability to gather and analyze information skillfully.
Ability to fact-check proposals and statements.
Ability to work according to set timelines and meet deadlines.
Ability to perform extensive research on diverse topics.
Understand and manage the grant process.