Program Coordinator (Market Access) at Adara Foundation

Adara Empowerment Foundation focuses on empowering women and youth to actively contribute to the socio-economic development of Africa. We provide education and training for women and youth; support the development of SMEs, and enable the promotion of African arts and culture.

Investing in the economic empowerment of women is the core pillar of our work as we aim to reduce women’s vulnerabilities while boosting their skills and ability to participate in key economic sectors in Africa, including fashion, technology, energy, agriculture, and arts and culture.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Coordinator (Market Access)

Location: Yaba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Program Coordinator (PC), Market Access will be responsible for the promotion and establishment of market access for indigenous prints produced by graduates of the Foundation’s EWARE program; and delivery of other programs of the Foundation
• Responsibilities under the market access program will include liaising, negotiating and effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders in support of growing the market for Adara prints, and overseeing an efficient and on-time production process
• The PC will be expected to map all key players in indigenous textile artisan industry, keep abreast of developments in the field, and identify and respond to emerging opportunities
• The position will report to the foundation lead

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and drive market access for all Adara products to optimize their commercial potential
• Work closely with Founder to develop and optimize business opportunities in country and internationally
• Contribute to the development of an effective order and production management system
• Project manage collaborations with designers and other third parties
• Serve as key contact for all clients and third parties on matters related to access to market
• Conduct landscape mapping and analysis that can help promote healthy markets
• Keep abreast of market access issues as it affects key partners and stakeholders along the indigenous textiles supply chain
• Ensure all market access activities, while supporting the overall commercial objective, are in compliance with Adara’s goal of improved livelihoods for women and ethical practices
• Manage program and production implementation schedules for adherence or adjustments where necessary o Manage program expenditure and ensure cost control as part of overall program management
• Coordinate and participate in planning and status meetings
• Prepare periodic program reports
• Identify and secure sponsorships and grants for programs and events when applicable
• Perform a variety of other related duties as required and assigned by supervisors

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Two or more years working experience
• Must be Microsoft office proficient

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills and ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people o Strong research skills
• Ability to keep detailed and accurate records
• Strong organizational skills including ability to organize, prioritize and schedule work assignments
• Excellent project planning and implementation skills
• Time management and problem solving skill
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
• Excellent writing skill
• Ability to manage complex activities simultaneously
• Ability to work independently, lead projects and demonstrate initiative
• Ability to adapt and take-on additional tasks as requested
• Attention to details.

Application Closing Date
28th April, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: info@adarafoundation.org using the Job Title "PC Market Access" as the subject of the mail.