Programmes Associate at AfriLabs

AfriLabs is a pan-African innovation-focused organisation that works with over 400 innovation hubs and other stakeholders to raise successful entrepreneurs who are developing and deploying innovative solutions to African problems through the adoption of technologies.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programmes Associate

Location: Abuja
Working time / Days: 9 AM- 5 PM; Monday to Friday
Working Style: Remote

Position Overview

• We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Programmes Associate. As the Programmes Associate, you will be responsible for supporting the planning, execution and evaluation of AfriLabs Programs

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Programmes department while working closely with the Director of Programmes.
• Work on the planning, coordination and implementation of all ongoing and future projects.
• Fill project timesheets while assisting the Director of Programmes to effectively engage the ecosystem through project implementation.
• Organize, take notes during meetings, and file all project documents appropriately.
• Support the project team in writing proposals, grants, concept notes, and other project/program-related activities.
• Attending to all administrative activities and queries related to the program.
• Support with drafting of submissions, printing and circulation
• Follow-up on programme submissions and document submission movement
• File all submissions and program documents, ensure the safekeeping of documentation and maintain a good filing system
• Prepare and submit purchase requests for relevant activities after discussion with the program team members;
• Place orders and administer payments for workshops, catering, conferences and departmental activities;
• Prepare and process travel requests and claim expenses
• Administer safekeeping of goods delivered and received
• Research project activities as required.
• Assist in analyzing programme activities as required.
• Assist in generating programme reports and carry out quality control to ensure reports are of the highest quality and meet AfriLabs standards before dissemination.
• Assist in supporting strategy planning and risk mitigation activities and sessions.

Qualifications

• BSc in Business Administration, Management or any related field and mandatory NYSC year.
• Must have completed courses in Project Management.
• Two (2) years of work experience in project management or related roles
• Proficiency in the use of technical software and project management tools.

Additional Skills and Experience:

• Experience drafting project reports and monitoring project progress.
• Experience working on a donor-funded project.
• Experience working with organisational tools and software.
• Good report writing skills.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Google Office Suite (Docs, Sheet, PowerPoint) and internet usage
• Excellent organisation and interpersonal skills

Application Closing Date
2nd February, 2024.