TY Danjuma Foundation Recruits Senior Programme Officer

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: Senior Programme Officer

Location: Abuja

Responsibilities

• The Senior Programme Officer is responsible for providing technical and programmatic support to Programme Officers and will work closely with the Programme Manager.

Requirements

The Officer must possess the following attributes among others:

• Ability to hold self and others to high quality team and individual work standards;
• 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
• Master’s degree at the minimum or any other additional educational qualification in any field of the Foundation’s thematic areas (Health, Education & Income Generation);
• Minimum of eight years work experience in project implementation and policy analysis. Experience in a non-profit organisation is required;
• Knowledge of social development and social policy issues;
• Report writing, Data Acquisition and Analysis skills
• Experience in evidence based research and analytical work;
• Publication/s is an added advantaged;
• Practical skills in managing project lifecycle including ability to define programme
• objectives, monitor and evaluate progress;
• Ability to communicate and relate effectively with persons at all levels
• Computer skills e.g. Microsoft Office products. Extensive skills with Excel and PowerPoint a necessity;
• Interest and willingness to work and 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.