Education Programme Officer at TY Danjuma Foundation

The TY Danjuma Foundation - The Foundation works with community based organisations and non-governmental organisations in Taraba and Edo states as well as all other States in Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory to improve health, enhance quality education and support income generation as a means towards the eradication of poverty. In addition to making grants the TY Danjuma Foundation provides technical support, convenes partners and brokers the formation of beneficial relationships among NGOs, CBOs etc. in its thematic areas.

The TY Danjuma Foundation is looking to appoint a number of dynamic skilled, knowledgeable, experienced, talented staff to fill vacancy. We are expecting to welcome hardworking development-oriented and compassionate individuals with high personal ethical and moral standards to join its young, highly motivated and hardworking team. Familiarity and dexterity with computer packages, electronic tools and the virtual environment are basic requirements for all positions in addition to the specialised requirements of each position.

Job Title: Education Programme Officer

Location: Abuja

Responsibilities

• The Programme Officer will work as part of the programme team implement the education goals of the Foundation’s strategic plan.
• Work as part of the programme team to develop and implement the Foundation's education strategies;
• Carry out grants review process for education related grant requests and full proposal reviews;
• Conduct regular research on the Foundation’s initiatives;
• Produce regular written updates on the education strategies, challenges and opportunities for internal and external distribution;
• Participate in various activities of other focal areas of the Foundation;
• Reviews and responds to inquiries on education and offer professional advice to potential grantees and grantees;
• Assess grantees progress reports and maintain effective relationship with education grantees;
• Monitor major developments in the Nigerian education sector and related public policy;
• Represent the Foundation at meetings.
• Carry out any other tasks/responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisor/s from time to time.
  

Requirements

The Officer must possess the following attributes:

• Ability to hold self and others to high quality team and individual work
• 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
• Bachelors’ degree required. Masters degree in education, or related field is preferred
• Minimum of five years professional work experience on policy analysis and development on education. Experience in a non-profit organisation preferred
• Knowledge of education and education policy issues preferred
• Excellent writing skills
• Experience in managing research
• Deep knowledge of evidence based education research and principles of replicating and scaling successful educational models
• Practical skills in managing education related project lifecycle including ability to define programme objectives and evaluate progress
• Computer skills e.g. Microsoft Office products. Extensive skills with Excel and PowerPoint required;
• Interest and willingness to travel to rural communities.

Remuneration
Salary: Negotiable based on experience and history.

Application Closing Date
24th July, 2013.

Method Of Application
If you are interested and consider yourself suitable for any of these positions, please 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.