Program / Research Officer at Welcome2Africa International

Welcome2Africa International (W2A) was founded on the vision to redefine the image of Africa. As such, we look to facilitate investments and trade whilst also bridge the information gap with respect to the various opportunities that exist in Africa. We are currently focused on Nigeria's Agricultural sector.

Over the last 5 years we have hosted a number of Agricultural Investment Conferences in strategic cities around the world including; Luxembourg , Accra, Lagos, Abuja, Frankfurt, Belgium, The Netherlands , and London. These opportunities have provided us with brand recognition, a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with investing in Africa's Agricultural sector, as well as a rich network inclusive of Africa's Agribusiness stakeholders, investment and finance executives, leading fund managers, private equity firms, family offices, institutional investors donors as well as large agribusiness related firms from around the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program / Research Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Job Description:

• Assist the program manager in the design, implementation and management of Welcome2Africa International programs, identify opportunities for new initiatives or program expansion towards achieving the organizations vision and mission.
• Facilitate partnership with government agencies, donor organizations, private firms, international organizations and other service providers interested in trade and investment in Africa.  
• Assist in carrying out stakeholder mapping
• Adequately maintain and update stakeholders and partners database under the supervision of the program’s manager.
• Assist in making phone calls and sending out emails to follow up with partners/stakeholders.
• Implementing and monitoring Standard Operating Procedure for all program activities.
• Participate in developing and nurturing collaborations with external partners including donors and individual supporters, policy makers, media and other stake holders.
• Ensure that all staff and volunteers adhere to the project implementation principles.
• Represent the organization in seminars, workshops and other capacity building trainings beneficial to the organization.   
• Assist in the capacity building of staff/volunteers towards ensuring effective and efficient project implementation.
• Research on donors interested in funding organizations that are focused on agri businesses and prepare grant proposals.
• Identify and compile list of potential investors, partners and relevant stakeholders that the organization can work with.
• Work with the investment analyst to map out beneficial agri investment pathways and come up with initiatives that will be of interest to investors.
• Manage and respond to project related email and attend project meetings
• Prepare, maintain and update website materials
• Prepare articles, reports and presentations on behalf of the organization.
• Any other task as may be assigned by the supervisors.

Requirement

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and experience in programs and research.

Application Closing Date
24th June, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.