PROJECT MANAGER, SCHOLARSHIPS - ABDULKABIR ALIU FOUNDATION AT MATRIX ENERGY GROUP

About Company:

Matrix Energy Group is a rapidly growing indigenous and integrated Oil Marketing and Trading Company in Nigeria, which was incorporated November 25, 2004.

Over the years, Matrix Energy has grown from a modest supply and distributions operation to a fully integrated petroleum products marketing and trading company with clients and suppliers all over the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

• This role is responsible to lead the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of international and indigenous scholarships programs aimed at supporting access to education for deserving and underprivileged students.
• This role ensures efficient project execution, stakeholder engagement, donor reporting, and achievement of scholarship goals for the Abdulkabir Aliu Foundation.

Responsibilities
Project Management & Implementation:

• Design and manage the implementation of scholarship program activities in line with project goal:s.
• Develop and maintain the scholarship selection criteria and processes.
• Supervise the student application, selection, award, and disbursement processes.
• Maintain accurate records of all scholarship recipients and ensure compliance with donor requirements.
• Coordinate with educational institutions and relevant government agencies.

Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Develop and apply tools to monitor student performance and program impact.
• Regularly collect, analyze, and report data on project performance.
• Conduct field visits and beneficiary feedback sessions.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports for donors and management.

Financial Oversight:

• Work with the finance team to manage the scholarship budget.
• Ensure transparent and accountable use of scholarship funds.
• Prepare financial forecasts and spending reports for the program.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with educational institutions, communities, donors, and local authorities.
• Organize outreach activities to raise awareness about the scholarship program.
• Respond to inquiries and grievances from applicants and beneficiaries.

Digital & Media Communication:

• Managing or contributing to social media updates, newsletters, and website content related to the program.
• Graphical representation of the projects on website and social media channels of AAF

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA, BSc or BEd) with at least a Second-Class Upper Division.
• A Master's degree (MBA, MEd, MSc) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing education-related projects at the national level.
• Experience in managing international and indigenous scholarship programs will be an added advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and accountability.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines.
• Good communication and reporting skills, both verbal and written.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently across Nigeria.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

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