Program Officer at Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI) – Kano and Lagos

Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI) is an international development company. For more than 45 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 80 countries.

Our development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Officer

Locations: Kano and Lagos
Name of Project: USAID Youth-Powered Ecosystem to Advance Urban Adolescent Health (YPE4AH)
Reports to: Senior Technical Director
Project End date: May 2025
Contract Duration: Till September 2024
Level of Effort: Full Time

Job Summary

• The Program Officer will provide technical support and assist in the implementation and coordination of program activities, particularly for multi-sectoral partnerships, capacity development to local partners, and M&E activities in the target cities.
• S/he will assist in the development of work plans, support the team and management to ensure adherence to proposed budget as well as to build and maintain relationships with local communities.

Role Responsibilities
The Program’s officer responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Working closely with the Technical Director, build and maintain partnerships and relationships with program partners, such as non-profits, federal agencies and community organizations, in order to expand resources, raise funding and educate the public about the work of the project.
• Participate in the development of project Implementation Plan, training manual/curricula and other various standard operational procedures (SoP).
• Assist in developing and monitoring annual work plans, program initiatives and budget development including coordination and operationalization of YPE4AH project result framework.
• Support effective project management, coordination and provide support to partners on the project implementation procedure, data management and effective financial management.
• Provide support as needed, the preparation and timely submission of detailed reports by the partners on project activities on a quarterly and annual basis in compliance with project requirements.
• Support the development of annual, quarterly donor and government report writing including management and updates.
• Participate in project monitoring and supportive supervision to partners, project sites and communities.
• Provide support to government and key stakeholders to ensure community buy in and sustainability of the YPE4AH activities.
• Support, as needed, the mobilization of private partners’ support for activities.
• Assist in collection of data to inform and support Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Research related activities.
• Represent the YPE4AH Health project at various meetings, technical working groups and relevant forums.
• In collaboration with DAI Nigeria’s Strategic Communications team, manage and produce program content for program website and activities as required.
• Provide support to all program activities for the state office

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ professional work experience on a U.S Government funded project will be preferred and an added advantage
• Demonstrated project management experience including budget development, event planning, coordinating multiple partners and stakeholders
• Demonstrated strength and experience in writing technical reports
• Excellent written and oral communications skills; fluency in English language is essential
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Strong critical thinking skills, ability to solve problems and resourcefulness
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment
• Strong computer skill in MS Office Suite is required
• Fluency in local language will be an added advantage
• Understand cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability of the states (Lagos or Kano).

Language:

• Fluency in the English language is required. Knowledge of the Hausa language is an advantage.

Application Closing Date

20th July, 2023.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online