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January 25, 2019Programme Coordinator at LEAP Africa
January 28, 2019Programme Manager at LEAP Africa
Full Time
Lagos
Posted 6 years ago
LEAP Africa seeks to recruit a Programme Manager to oversee all programme activities in the organisation
LEAP Africa offers innovative leadership and work readiness programmes for youth with the primary aim of equipping them to live productively, lead ethically and motivating them to deliver positive change in their communities by either championing the executing community development projects or building sustainable social enterprises.
Core Functions/Responsibilities-:
- Report to and work closely with the Executive Director in the planning and implementation of all LEAP Africa’s Youth, Enterprise and e-learning programmes in line with LEAP’s vision and mission.
- Coordinate all programme design and conceptualization activities, curriculum development and updates, and the creation of development-focused products and services for stakeholders.
- Support the development and implementation of comprehensive strategies for the Programme’s Unit.
- Track and manage all programme deliverables in line with scope, budget and timelines ensuring efficient and transparent use of funds and effective project management of all programmes.
- Serve as a trainer and facilitator in the delivery of LEAP’s training and other interventions, and also as a resource person for external speaking opportunities.
- Manage all activities of staff in the programmes unit, providing leadership and mentorship to programme staff ensuring mutual familiarity with work plans.
- Participate actively in the fundraising efforts of the organization for the implementation of LEAP programmes and activities. Developing high quality viable proposals to donors that are responsive to requirement, containing accurate budget, and conceptually coherent.
- Cultivate and manage strategic relationships and partnerships with local and international partners.
- Organize and ensure the successful implementation of LEAP Annual conferences and flagship programmes.
- Manage and oversee the brand of all LEAP programmes, actively promoting LEAP’s services and impact through various media.
- Perform other tasks as may be required to further LEAP’s strategic objectives.
Person Profile:
- 5+ years of relevant post NYSC experience with significant knowledge of the social development sector.
- Program conceptualization, design and delivery.
- Partnership development, fundraising, stakeholder management
- Strong work ethics, a self-starter, very creative
- Team leadership and management skills, supervisory skills
- Project Management.
- Passion for youth development, education, training and development in Africa.
- A high level of integrity
Location is Lagos, Nigeria.
Application Deadline – January 31, 2019
Click HERE to apply