Program Associate at EIENigeria

EiE began operations in January 2011 with grants from Omidyar Network and MacArthur Foundation. It was formally registered in July 2012. In its 13+ years as a formal organisation, EiE has been managed by an average of 6 staff members, yet its impact has been felt in Nigeria and on the African continent. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Associate

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking for a person who is passionate and capable of quick thinking, fact-finding, analysis and possesses excellent writing skills.

Responsibilities
The Program Associate will be responsible for the following:

• Generate innovative project ideas and strategies related to EiE’s mission and goals.
• Maintain official records, documents and internal/external communications as appropriate.
• Ensure project documents are complete, current and stored appropriately.
• Develop project proposals.
• Collect performance data on programs and activities, for evaluation and strategic review and reporting purposes.
• Minimize exposure to risks on projects and ensure project / program outcomes are consistently achieved.
• Develop and monitor program budgets.
• Provide correspondence to the Programs Lead on projects managed.
• Prepare general proposals and applications to external bodies, e.g. for funding and contractual purposes.
• Maintain and implement funding calendar activities.
• Understand the organisation’s objectives and programs to know funding agencies to recommend.
• Build external contacts and participate in external networks for the exchange of information and to form relationships for future collaboration.
• Research and recommend potential funding sources to the organisation.
• Work with community agencies, organisations and institutions as appropriate to carry out organisational and program goals.
• Engage stakeholders in advocacy to advance EiE’s mission and goals.
• Ability to gather and analyse information skillfully.
• Ability to fact-check proposals and statements.
• Ability to work according to set timelines and meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform extensive research on diverse topics.
• Understand and manage the grant process.
• Ability to write clearly, precisely and informatively 
• Ability to vary writing style to meet needs.
• Ability to create solid writing from minimal information
• Ability to excellently use Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Ability to work and contribute effectively and efficiently in a team.
• Understands the objectives and projects of the organisation to tailor writing needs.
• Ability to follow sponsor’s/grantor’s specifications and guidelines when applying for grants.
• Ability to perform budgeting functions for the purpose of grant applications.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
• 3 years of work experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in research, interpreting and analysing diverse data.
• Apt knowledge and interest in governance and politics.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.