Programmes Manager at Oando Plc

Oando Plc is one of Africa’s largest integrated energy solutions provider with a proud heritage. It has a primary listing on the Nigeria Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. With shared values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Passion and Professionalism (TRIPP).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programmes Manager

Location:  Lagos
Job Title: Full-Time
Reports to: Head, Oando Foundation
Supervises: Programmes Officers

Job Purpose

• Oversee the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Foundation’s programmes and resource mobilization efforts, in line with its overall strategic objective.

Job Responsibilities
Programme Management:

• Provide technical direction in the development of Education programme strategy in line with the Foundation’s overall strategy.
• Develop policies and procedures relevant for effective programme administration.
• Oversee and provide direction to Foundation’s programme officers in the detailed management of projects and project partners.
• Develop and update strategic approaches and attendant modules for key projects under the LEARNOVATE programme (focus on foundational learning, green skills, and education advocacy).
• Champion the implementation of the LEARNOVATE programme.
• Sound management of the programme team and partners to achieve key objectives and deliverables, including strategic project planning, communications design and development across programmatic areas.
• Develop annual action plan and sustainability mechanisms across all projects.
• Champion the sourcing, selection and management of capable implementing partners to deliver the Foundation’s education and environment programmes,.
• Design Request for Proposal (RFPs) and response specification documents for relevantprojects and identification of potential projects in line with strategic objectives.
• Partner with Corporate Communications Unit to identify and implement internal and external communication needs of ongoing projects as required.
• Stay abreast of education related issues/policy changes at the national and sub-national levels to identify possible impact on ongoing/proposed education programmes/ projects.
• Provide input into the periodic review of the Foundation’s overall processes to ensure continuous relevance and alignment with leading practices in the development sector.

Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Oversee the implementation of the Foundation’s Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Framework.
• Lead the monitoring and evaluation of on-going projects in line with agreed targets and indicators.
• Ensure all Foundation and donor-related requirements for project M&E are fulfilled in a timely manner.
• Support staff and implementing partners to comply with data requirements for internal and external programme reviews.
• Lead on knowledge management and ensure shared project learning and other resources for enhanced organizational effectiveness.
• Assist the Head of Foundation with the production of reporting requirements and presentations to management, partners, funders, and government institutions.

Finance:

• Plan and monitor budgetary performance of the Foundation’s projects
• Design and implement cost optimization/reduction measures through counterpart contributions, low-cost alternatives, and replication of tested programme models.

Grants & Partnerships:

• Proactively monitor developments in education focused donor agencies, NGOs and the development communities to identify potential funding/technical partners and other opportunities for engagement.
• Provide technical input on proposals and concept notes to potential partners for resource mobilization purposes.
• Establish and maintain strong working partnerships with the key local and international stakeholders’ groups, partners, and government agencies across various programmatic areas.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Job Requirements

• First Degree in any discipline from an accredited institution.
• Relevant post-graduate degree in education will be an added advantage.
• Eight (8) years project management experience with at least five (5) years designing and implementing educational programmes at a managerial level within a Development Aid Agency or a Non-Profit Organisation.
• Project Management Certification required.
• Strong knowledge of the Nigerian Education system particularly at the basic and secondary levels.

Preferred Competencies:

• Ability to think strategically and holistically and to appreciate the systemic impact of various policies, issues and solution.
• Excellent understanding of the Nigerian education sector particularly at the basic and secondary levels.
• Strong ability to apply an understanding of the local context to themes of international relevance in global education.
• Ability to project manage complex programmes and workload, set priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Strong resource planning and utilisation skills.
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task effectively.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to present complex issues in an accessible style, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain strategic partnerships and alliances within the Nigerian education sector.
• Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft office productivity tools particularly PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Project.

Key Performance Indicators

• Project/ programme budget performance/variance between budget and actual expenditure
• Quality and timeliness of progress reports on project deliverables
• Quality of education projects executed.
• Degree of compliance with the Foundation’s policies and procedures.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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