Head of Programmes at Workspace Global

Workspace Global is currently seeking to employ suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Programmes

Location: Lagos

Core Strength: Business Development

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Program Manager performs a wide range of duties including some or all of the following:

Plan the Program:

• Plan the delivery of the overall program and its activities in accordance with the mission and the goals of the organization
• Develop new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the organization
• Develop and implement long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the program
• Develop an annual budget and operating plan to support the program
• Develop a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the program and to identify areas for improvement
• Develop funding proposals for the program to ensure the continuous delivery of services

Organize the Program:

• Ensure that program activities operate within the policies and procedures of the organization
• Ensure that program activities comply with all relevant legislation and professional standards
• Develop forms and records to document program activities
• Oversee the collection and maintenance of records on the clients of the program for statistical purposes according to the confidentiality/privacy policy of the organization

Staff the Program:

• In consultation with the Executive Director, recruit, interview and select well-qualified program staff
• Implement the human resources policies, procedures and practices of the organization
• Ensure that personnel files for the program are properly maintained and kept confidential
• Establish and implement a performance management process for all program staff
• Engage volunteers for appropriate program activities using established volunteer management practices
• Ensure that all program staff receive an appropriate orientation to the organization and the programs

Lead the Program:

• Ensure all staff members receive orientation and appropriate training in accordance with organizational standards
• Supervise program staff by providing direction, input and feedback
• Communicate with clients and other stakeholders to gain community support for the program and to solicit input to improve the program
• Liaise with other managers to ensure the effective and efficient program delivery
• Coordinate the delivery of services among different program activities to increase effectiveness and efficiency

Control the Program:

• Write reports on the program for management and for funders
• Communicate with funders as outlined in funding agreements
• Ensure that the program operate within the approved budget
• Monitor and approve all budgeted program expenditures
• Monitor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to the Executive Director on a regular basis (monthly/bimonthly)
• Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure that all financial records for the program are up to date
• Ensure financial reports and supporting documentation for funders are prepared as outlined in funding agreements
• Provide required information to have invoices generated and submitted to funders according to the established timelines
• Identify and evaluate the risks associated with program activities and take appropriate action to control the risks
• Monitor the program activities on a regular basis and conduct an annual evaluation according to the program evaluation framework
• Report evaluation findings to the Executive Director and recommend changes to enhance the program, as appropriate.

Qualification

• Minimum HND / Degree qualification in relevant area

Application Closing Date
13th February, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to: [email protected] Please, do not send cv if you do not match up.