PROGRAM OFFICER JOB AT GRAND AFRICA INITIATIVE (GAIN) | PROGRAM OFFICER JOB IN ABUJA

About Company:

Grand Africa Initiative (GAIN) is a Pan-African Non-governmental organization helping African young men and women, between 15 and 35 years, develop and harness their unique ideas, talents and abilities for success in education, entrepreneurship, innovation and employment. We train, mentor and empower African youth with digital, leadership, employability and entrepreneurial skills for self-sustenance and professional growth

Job Description:

Program Design & Implementation

• Project Lifecycle Management: Lead the design, coordination, and execution of high-impact youth development projects.

• Operational Planning: Develop detailed program plans, work breakdown structures, and realistic budgets aligned with organizational goals.

• Service Delivery: Oversee day-to-day activities to ensure program interventions are delivered effectively, ethically, and on schedule.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)

• Performance Tracking: Monitor field activities continuously to ensure alignment with project milestones and quality standards.

• Impact Assessment: Track program outcomes and support the design of impact evaluation tools to measure the long-term success of youth interventions.

• Data Integrity: Maintain meticulous program documentation, participant records, and success stories for institutional memory.

Stakeholder & Partner Coordination

• Relationship Management: Act as a key liaison between partners, government stakeholders, field teams, and the youth community to ensure inclusive program delivery.

• Compliance Oversight: Ensure all activities strictly adhere to both internal organizational policies and external donor requirements.

• Reporting: Prepare high-quality, data-backed progress reports for management and donors on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

Strategy & Improvement

• Risk Mitigation: Identify implementation bottlenecks and recommend proactive solutions to improve program delivery.

• Needs Assessment: Stay informed on emerging youth trends to contribute to the continuous improvement of the organization’s strategy.

Requirements:

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Project Management, Public Health, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in program coordination or project management within the NGO/Non-profit sector.

• Skills: * Exceptional organizational and reporting abilities.

  • Proven experience in budget management and donor reporting.

  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite and project management tools.

• Attributes: High level of integrity, accountability, and a passionate commitment to youth empowerment.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

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