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Venture Women Fund (VWFunds.org) is a newly established Non-Governmental Organization, registered to drive the corporate social responsibility initiatives of Mojec Holding with the aim of providing resources such as capital, technology, and networks, thus offering mentorship, Incubator & Accelerator fellowship programs to female entrepreneurs in Nigeria.
As we continue to expand our operations, we are actively recruiting a talented expert to drive the vision and mission of VWF in the capacity below:
Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Execution:
Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for the VWF initiative, aligning with the Visionaire’s mission and objectives.
Lead the planning and execution of the VWF programs and initiatives aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs.
Identify programmatic areas for support and interventions within the areas of Women’s Economic Empowerment; Finalize country strategy documents, programme/ project proposals, briefs, policy dialogue and other documents related to increasing women access to economic opportunities;
Organize periodic consultations with key stakeholders, women leaders, to gather inputs on programme design, as necessary.
Resource Mobilization and Partnership Building:
Identify and cultivate partnerships with organizations, institutions, and donors to secure funding and resources for VWF initiatives.
Collaborate with stakeholders and strategic partners to leverage expertise, networks, and resources to support women entrepreneurs effectively.
Facilitate capacity-building workshops, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing forums to equip Formal & Informal sector women entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to succeed in business.
Event Planning and Management:
Lead the planning and execution of the grand launch event / Conference for the VWF initiative.
Coordinate logistics, manage budgets, and oversee event marketing and promotion to ensure successful participation and engagement.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:
Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including women entrepreneurs, investors, government agencies, and community leaders.
Serve as the primary spokesperson and ambassador for the VWF initiative, representing its mission, vision, and impact to internal and external audiences.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:
Establish monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness and impact of VWF initiatives, tracking key performance indicators and outcomes.
Generate regular reports and updates for stakeholders, donors, and partners,highlighting achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
Requirements
Education:
Degree or equivalent in Economics, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Human Rights, Gender / Women's Studies, International Development, or other relevant fieldis required.
A project/programme management certification would be an added advantage
Experience:
Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience at NGO related development projects;
Technical expertise and previous work experience in applying economic empowerment principles, piloting or applying of innovative approaches to income generation for women, and economic empowerment of women
Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is an asset.
Application Closing Date
16th March, 2024.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications & Resume to:[email protected]and copy: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Note: Applicants should please put their current salary and location in the body of the mail.