Call for Application: Program Manager

NUMBER OF OPENINGS: One (1)
LOCATION: Abuja

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Overview: Devatop Centre for Africa Development is seeking a passionate and experienced individual for the position of Program Manager and to serve as Head of Program Department.  The successful candidate will act as a coordinator between multiple projects at DEVATOP to ensure effective implementation, delivery, and alignment with donor requirements. A program manager is tasked with developing programs to support the organization’s strategic direction, as well as creating and managing long-term goals.

Responsibilities:

• Organizing programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization.
• Developing new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization.
• Creating and managing long-term goals.
• Developing a budget and operating plan for the program.
• Developing an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement.
• Writing program funding proposals to guarantee uninterrupted delivery of services.
• Managing the program staff with a diverse array of talents and responsibilities.
• Lead and evaluate project managers and other program staff and develop and control deadlines, budgets and activities
• Meeting with stakeholders to make communication easy and transparent regarding project issues and decisions on services.
• Ensuring timely reporting from the program team and to the Executive Director and donors.
• provide strategic guidance to program teams and project managers and oversee the progress of operations within the program department

Qualifications for Program Manager

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Experience in project management, program coordination, or a related field in the NGO Sector.
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office
• Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software.
• Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis, and production of reports.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Professional and pleasant demeanor to meet with stakeholders.
• Sharp attention to detail with an extraordinary ability to multitask.
• A reliable and diligent worker.

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Application Deadline: Ongoing until positions are filled up.

About Us:  Devatop Centre for Africa Development is one of the leading tech-driven human rights organization dedicated to the promotion and protection of human rights, with a focus on combating human trafficking, gender-based violence, child abuse, and exploitation. Since our establishment in 2016, we have been at the forefront of creating sustainable solutions to address the challenges faced by vulnerable populations in Africa.