Project Officer at Jami Al Hakeem Foundation

Jami Al Hakeem Foundation is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization, registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in 2008. The foundation since its inception has extensive experience in coordinating programme interventions across communities and various target audience including youths, women, and girls, etc.

The organization has vast experience in coordination, management and administration of development programmes that bring together a range of stakeholders, including state and non-state actors. Jami Al Hakeem has also demonstrated experience in delivery of effective and sustainable programme aimed at addressing all forms of violence against women and girls (protection) in Nigeria; our programme areas also include: Livelihood and Food security, education, peace building, community security, social justice and sustainable development. Jami Al Hakeem Foundation works in 4 states- Borno, Adamawa, Yobe and Gombe states.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Officer

Location: Borno
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Duration of Contract: 2 years
Employment Category: Regular
Job Category / Sector: Program Management

Job Summary

• The Project Officer will develop, operationalize and revise project work-plans to ensure project activities are carried out as and when scheduled
• Establish an effective information management system for the project
• Review, produce activity and periodic report; and establish improved mechanisms, guidelines and operating principles for project management.
• Project Officer (PO) will lead the project implementation and project team at the state level.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Develop, operationalize and revise project work-plans to ensure that activities are carried out as an when scheduled
• Establish an effective information management system
• Review and establish improved mechanisms, guidelines and operating principles for project management
• Produce activity and periodic reports
• Participate in and in some cases lead stakeholders interface activities such as sensitization visits, advocacy visits and monitoring activities
• Represent the organization at meetings with partners, government officials, coalition members and advocacy constituencies
• Plan, organize and coordinate project capacity building events
• Prepare the project management systems for portfolio reviews and evaluation
• Manages project budget and make appropriate recommendations for budget reviews and/or adjustments in accordance.
• Responsible for budget defense and takes responsibility for significant budget variances.
• Provide leadership, coordinate and implement all programmatic activities related to the projects
• Ensure to implement child safeguarding/protection policy and Code of Conduct of the organization.
• Carries out any other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Project Coordinator.

Technical Expertise, Skills, Knowledge and Competencies

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Education,Social Science, Social Work, Psychology or related fields.
• Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
• Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating programs
• Demonstrated experience working in teams, as well as, working independently with minimum supervision
• Experience in program and financial management
• Proven ability to represent the organization in dealings with external stakeholders
• Experience in community mobilization
• Experience in the similar position in national or International organizations.
• Excellent organizational skills and an ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)
• Excellent writing ability, strong interpersonal, group facilitation and oral presentation skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a commitment to diversity in the workplace
• Results oriented with a strong commitment to get the job done on time and with highest professional standards
• Good computer skills and proficient in Microsoft applications -excel, word, PowerPoint, etc.

Application Closing Date
4th May, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application (Letter of motivation and CV in a single file) to: hr@jamialhakeemfoundation.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Application Process

• All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.
• CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied.
• Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional non-related references, whereas 1 must be for the latest employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
• Applications should be addressed to: Human Resource Manager.
• Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV only applications will not be considered. Please note: The position title and location must be written in the subject line of the e-mail otherwise not considered.
• J-HF considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, colour, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be responsible for their logistic and accommodation during interview.
• Due to the large numbers of expected applicants, J-HF will only inform shortlisted candidates for written test and oral interview.
• For general information about J-HF, please consult: www.jamialhakeemfoundation.org
• Women are strongly encouraged to apply.