vacancy

Head Of Programmes

salary

1,000,000-1,300,000

location

Lekki

our client

NGO

job responsibilties

Serving as the primary architect for our mission, providing responsible leadership that sets the standard for creativity, innovation, and problem-solving • Translating complex social interventions and needs into strategic objectives that achieve long-term vision and plans. • Guiding cross-functional team members toward the achievement of high-level KPIs through periodic feedback and performance enhancement strategies. • Identifying the professional development needs of team members and ensuring they are fulfilled through planned coaching and mentoring. • Driving high levels of engagement and motivation across all program teams to maintain a high-performance environment. • Developing and implementing the systems and procedures necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the programming function • Serving as the primary architect for translating the Foundation’s mission into actionable social interventions across education, health, and shelter. • Developing and implementing the systems and procedures necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of new and existing programs. • Translating identified gaps in social services into comprehensive program objectives that align with the vision. • Applying an in-depth understanding of project management to lead the execution of complex, multifunctional humanitarian projects. • Establishing robust frameworks to measure the social impact and return-on-investment (ROI) of all interventions. • Developing and implementing the systems and procedures necessary for the smooth tracking and reporting of program data. • Coordinating the production and submission of detailed monthly reports to ensure data-driven decision-making. • Ensuring rigorous quality assurance and strict adherence to established standards across all field activities • Providing responsible and visionary leadership to the programming unit, setting the standard for creativity, innovation, and ethical conduct. • Identifying the professional development needs of team members and ensuring they are fulfilled through planned coaching, mentoring, and training. • Establishing a high-performance culture that drives engagement, motivation, and accountability across all project teams. • Developing and implementing the internal systems and procedures necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the programming function. • Developing and managing comprehensive budgets for large-scale social interventions across education, health, and shelter. • Ensuring the efficient and transparent allocation of financial and material resources to maximize social impact. • Monitoring program expenditures to ensure all activities remain within the approved annual budget and financial guidelines • Conducting rigorous risk assessments across all humanitarian activities to identify potential financial, operational, and reputational threats. • Designing and implementing robust mitigation plans to safeguard Foundation’s assets, staff, and the vulnerable populations they serve. • Ensuring all program interventions adhere to local and international laws, as well as the specific regulatory requirements of the social sector • Driving synergy between the programming unit and the communications department to ensure field impact is translated into compelling narratives. • Collaborating with the management team to align programmatic interventions with Foundation’s broader organizational strategy. • Developing and implementing integrated systems and procedures that facilitate seamless communication across different departments

requirements

Minimum of 10 years’ work experience working in project management or relevant field. • Experience working with cross-functional teams. • Experience working with a high-performance team in a communications/publicity capacity. • Experience working with multimedia, social media, web design, graphics and other communications/publicity management teams. • Experience working within a production team. • Ability to design programs that clearly link specific activities to long-term social impact. • Proficiency in drafting compelling technical proposals and grant applications to secure funding. • Expertise in managing large program budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and financial transparency. • Skill in developing Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) frameworks to track success and analyze ROI. • Experience in coaching, mentoring, and leading high-performance, cross-functional teams. • Capability to advocate for the rights of marginalized groups and represent the organization in public forums. • Strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills to manage complex stakeholder relationships and community dynamics

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Head Of Programmes