Head of Programs at Valuebridge Consulting

Valuebridge Consulting - Our client is a Nigerian citizens sector organization established in 2003, focused on improving citizens’ participation in governance and in promoting Open Government Partnerships. The organization is driven by the desire for a more transparent and accountable government, and citizens empowered to actively participate in governance processes.

The organization’s vision is a society with its people fully empowered, realizing their full potentials and readily asserting the full measure of their citizenship under the most transparent and accountable governance possible.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Programs

Job Ref: 003
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer

Job Description

• The Client is currently repositioning herself to expand her service offerings and resource base.
• As such, the organization seeks to recruit a new CEO as well as suitable candidates for other leadership positions. Prospects would be high performing individuals who are passionate about the drive and vision of the organization.
• If you meet the requirements and are ready to grow in a vibrant and engaging work environment, please apply to the position described below.

Key Objective

• To oversee impactful delivery of the organization’s programs, through effective planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of all programs in line with the organization’s mandate.

Main Duties & Responsibilities
Programs & Portfolio Management:

• Develop the organization’s Public Procurement Governance (PPG) Program Plan, incorporating existing public information disclosure portals based on the Open Contracting Data Standards, Freedom of Information, public procurement, and contract implementation monitoring.
• Develop implementation plans for PPG within the framework of the Program Plan.
• Develop PPG’s fundraising plan.
• Ensure the implementation of the above-referenced strategy/fundraising plans.
• Ensure the expansion of PPG’s current programming offering and also institute plans to enhance the quality of existing programs.
• Ensure every Procurement Governance project/programme has its monitoring, expenditure and evaluation plan.

Leadership and Management:

• Ensure the development and implementation of annual departmental targets and assess program officers on the achievements of the targets.
• Develop, update and orient program staff to the organization’s project cycle management including programme procedures and reporting mechanisms.
• Oversee the programs department to ensure targets are met and ensure employee well-being.
• Develop and recommend an annual training/capacity building plan based on programmatic priorities.
• Supervise direct reports.
• Ensure departmental budget is submitted within given timelines.
• Ensure cost efficiency in the department in line with the organization’s financial strategy/plans.

Qualifications and Skills

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, Management or related field.
• A Master’s will be an added advantage.
• 8 years’ experience, of which three (3) should be in a managerial position and at least two (2) in grant management position.
• Experience undergoing external program performance evaluations.
• Proficiency in grant writing and management, networking, program development, program management.
• Experience managing programs funded by a diversity of sources including, aid agencies, private sector donors and individual benefactors will be an advantage.
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of OGP, OCDS Standards and public procurement will also be an advantage.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2022.