Program Director at a Non Governmental Organization - Hamilton Lloyd and Associates

Hamilton Lloyd and Associates - Our client, a Non Governmental Organization (NGO), is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Director

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Our client is seeking to engage the services of a Program Director
• The role is a senior management position, and is a high responsibility role, as the ideal candidate will be required to manage staff, programs and see to the delivery and overall success of each program.

Key Working Relationships:

• Working relationships will include Board of Directors, Advisory board, Local and International NGOs / Partners, government agencies.

Job Responsibilities

• Initiate and set goals for programs according to the strategic objectives of the organisation
• Plan the programs from start to completion involving deadlines, milestones and processes
• Seek for grants and funding from corporate and International Partners in order to run the organisation’s programs.
• Seek for relevant partnership in other to position the organisation on a global level
• Develop and approve budgets and operations
• Supervise all program and project managers involved to provide feedback and resolve complex problems
• Responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and develop initiatives to support the strategic direction of the organisation.
• Discover ways to enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and people
• Devise evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements.
• Keep senior management informed with detailed and accurate reports or presentations.
• Manage governance by ensuring that the organisation foster and maintain a strong relationship, while maximising the opportunities the board of director, advisory board bring on board.

Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum of Upper Credit in relevant course and Master's Degree will be an added advantage
• 10 years + experience, of which at least 3 years are senior non-profit management experience in development
• Fund raising, grant seeking skills and excellent Marketing skills
• Proven experience as program director or other managerial position
• Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods
• Excellent Knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics
• Outstanding knowledge of data analysis, reporting and budgeting
• Working knowledge of MS office and program management software (e.g. Basecamp, MS Project etc.)
• A business acumen with a strategic ability
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• An analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities
• Strong organisational abilities including planning, delegating, program development and task facilitation
• Ability to convey vision of the organisation’s strategic future to staff, board, volunteers and donors
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to interface and engage diverse volunteer and donor groups
• Strong presentation and public speaking ability.

Application Closing Date
20th August, 2020.