Description : The Role:
The Program Manager's primary role is to support the Chief Operating Officer
in leading other staff as they work to implement programs of the
organization. This individual will also lead AiMP's program officers in
program development, implementation and monitoring towards achieving set
objectives.
Functions:
. Work with the Chief Operating Officer and other management staff
in generating ideas and making decisions that help to drive the company
towards achieving her set objectives
. Be part of any meeting that is related to the running of the
company internally or externally as deemed fit by the C.O.O./Executive
Director.
. Develop materials and resources to assist reporting, and other
activities.
. Focus on program design, planning, organization and execution.
. Respond to general inquiries about AiMP Network
. Help manage online resources including database, member directory
and program updates.
. Assist the C.O.O. and Executive Director in the supervision of the
daily functions at the secretariat, secretariat staff and volunteer staff
where applicable.
. Manage and implement outcomes at the company's main programs.
. Partners' relation (Manage contacts with partners and participants
at AiMP programs).
. Manage and relate with vendors.
. Manage the company's website/social media outlook internally.
. Supervise the procurement of office materials as the need arises.
. Supervise designs and printed materials in compliance with the approved standards of the company as upheld by the C.O.O./Executive
Director.
. Assist the Executive Director in the expansion of the AiMP Network
chapters in others cities as the need arises.
. Represent the Executive Director and the AiMP Network in forums as
instructed by the Executive Director.
. Undertake and complete research assignments, as requested.
. Handle some in-house graphic design
. Available for some travel
Qualifications :
Requirements:
. A Bachelor of arts in management, certification in project
management or a Masters in a relevant subject area (preferred)
. Knowledge of program management techniques and tools.
. Minimum of five years experience in program management including
planning, fundraising and implementation
. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and
supporting project management software
. Excellent oral and written communication skills
. Strong relationship management skills
. Comfortable with fundraising
Key Competencies:
. Program management
. Leadership and organization
. People and relationship management
. Critical thinking and problem solving
. Initiative/self-starting
. Communication
. Teamwork
Familiarity with AiMP and its members would be a plus
E-mail : similoluwa@findajobinafrica.com