Income Generation 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: Income Generation Programme Officer

Location: Abuja

Responsibilities

• The Programme Officer will work as part of the programme team to implement the income generation goals of the Foundation’s strategic plan.
• Work as part of the programme team to contribute to develop and implement the Foundation's Income Generation strategies;
• Carry out the grants review for income generation related grant requests and full proposal reviews;
• Conduct regular research on the Foundation’s initiatives;
• Produce regular written updates on the Income Generation strategies, challenges and opportunities for internal and external distribution;
• Participate in various activities of other focal areas of the Foundation;
• Review and respond to inquiries on Income Generation and offer professional advice to potential grantees;
• Assess grantees progress reports and maintain effective relationship with Income
• Generation grantees;
• Keep up to date with development in the Income Generation field in Nigeria and related public policy;
• Work with the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to monitor Income Generation grants;
• Represent the Foundation at meetings.

Requirements

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in the Social Sciences, or related field is preferred
• Minimum of five years professional work experience on policy analysis and development
• Experience in a non-profit environment preferred
• Excellent writing skills
• Experience in managing research on Income Generation programmes
• Deep knowledge of evidence based Income Generation research and principles of replicating and scaling successful models
• Practical skills in managing Income Generation 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 and work in 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: [email protected] 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.