Programme Officer - Special Projects at Oando Nigeria Plc

Oando PLC is one of Africa’s largest integrated energy solutions providers with a proud heritage. It has a primary listing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.With shared values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Passion and Professionalism (TRIPP), the Oando Group comprises six companies who are leaders in their market. At Oando, we always on the look out for highly skilled, enthusiastic and dedicated people who can contribute to our continuing success.

Oando Nigeria Limited is recruiting for this position

Job Position: Programme Officer – Special Projects

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Vacancy Code: POSP/FT//56600
Reports To: Programme Manager

Description

• To assist with the design and implementation of the Foundation’s programmes and projects.

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 Oandos CSR target audiences in Oando Foundations 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 programmes 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.

Key Performance Indicators

• Quality and timeliness of progress/project impact reports.
• Number of unresolved identified project issues/constraints.
• Adherence to the Foundation’s policies and procedures.
• Timely completion of projects within planned resources.
• Success rate of implemented projects as well as number of scheduled project completed.

Qualifications and Skills

• A first degree in any social science discipline from an accredited university.
• Three (3) to five (5) 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.

Preferred Competencies:

• 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.

Application Closing Date
25th April, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online