Programs Manager at REES Africa

REES Africa - Founded in 2017, we are on a mission to solve environmental issues and eradicate energy through advocacy and enterprise solutions. We aim to redefine the actions of Africans, ultimately their lifestyle towards environmental sustainability- local government at a time. We aim to achieve this through our three pillars. Our Vision With our contributions towards 2050, we envision a continent fully liberated from energy poverty and wholly given to environmental sustainability practices.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programs Manager

Location: Lagos
Duration: 3 months contract with a potential to become permanent employment
Terms: 60% Onsite, 40% Remote

Job Description

• We are looking for a high-performing individual to lead our team across a wide range of initiatives. REES Africa (Renewable Energy & Environmental Sustainability for Africa Initiative) is a youth-led non-governmental organisation positioned to redefine lifestyle by creating renewable energy access in most vulnerable rural & marginalised areas and promoting environmental sustainability through advocacy & actionable projects.
• As the Programs Manager, you will be responsible for the overall and day-to-day direction of the nonprofit and the deployment of innovative ideas to achieve our bottom line.
• As part of your duties, you will report to the Board of Trustees, collaborating with our strategic leadership to fulfil the goals and objectives of the nonprofit.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of REES Africa, coordinating with the administrative, volunteer, and management teams.
• Develop a yearly work plan with our management team, including goals, objectives, inputs and outcomes, and the timeline for the projects and events to be executed by REES Africa.
• Develop an annual budget, fundraising plan, and grants management with the Finance Director.
• Represent REES Africa and our interests at engagements and interfaces with partners, potential partners, volunteers, and donors.
• Keep our board of directors fully informed on conditions, opportunities, issues, and challenges for REES Africa and the environment in which we operate through quarterly meetings.
• Develop and coordinate our policy and project advocacy programs, including maintaining an effective stakeholder engagement plan.
• Ensure program quality and consistency with our mission through ongoing evaluation of all programs and services to determine effectiveness and participant and member satisfaction.
• Lead our communications strategy, ensuring that our brand's messaging reaches global and local audiences.
• Lead and manage the entire REES Africa volunteer community, ensuring that the wellbeing and welfare of community members are prioritised.
• Develop programs and provide technical assistance to programs
• Ensures compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Ensures program completion while adhering to a budget, scope, and schedule requirements.
• Develops/Reviews work plans and supports related program objectives and deliverables.
• Maintain existing partnerships and grow the organisation's network of strategic partners.
• Work with team to identify and apply for grants, research, and report writing
• Provide regular reports for internal and external use and facilitate effective partner working relationships
• Monitoring and evaluation processes and current debates around aid effectiveness- able to execute fieldwork with little or no supervision

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent (or related disciplines) from a recognized institution interested in sustainability and youth development in Nigeria and Africa.
• Passion & prior experience in similar roles for NGOs is compulsory.
• Community development experience is preffered.
• Understanding of renewable energy and sustainability 
• Have experience in solar training or installation or must be willing to learn
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills, ability to solve problems, and resourcefulness.
• Excellent computer skills, MS Office, Google doc.
• Demonstrate project management experience.
• Be able to multitask, prioritise, and manage time effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Current development thinking and debates concerning development and energy access- sustainability sector in particular.
• Available to travel.
• Previous experience of leading a youth-led organisation and understanding of project management and experience with innovative youth-centred programs (added advantage).

Application Closing Date
17th March, 2022.