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Senior Program Officer

2 months ago

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria Surge Africa Organisation Full time
  • We are looking for a Senior Program Officer that will lead the Surge Africa's program and operational strategy.
  • The Senior Program Officer ideally has vast experience in program management, climate adaptation and resilience strategies, and can manage and develop programs and initiatives.
  • The SPO will be tasked with overseeing multiple projects at once.
  • This means they must be able to juggle many different responsibilities simultaneously while still ensuring that each individual project is progressing smoothly.

Responsibilities

  • Developing and executing long-term strategic plans to achieve organizational goals, including developing a strategic plan for the entire organization or specific program
  • Establishing standards for performance and measuring progress towards goals, then communicating results to team and/or stakeholders
  • Leading teams of project officers and other team members to ensure projects run smoothly and on time - Provide strategic support and thought partnership, including record keeping and follow-up with both internal and external activities of program officers.
  • Working with program and operation teams to develop new programs and initiatives based on emerging issues
  • Managing implementation of projects from start to finish, including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling activities to ensure successful completion of objectives
  • Managing complex, multi-faceted projects that require extensive planning, coordination, and communication with multiple departments within an organization
  • Determining how best to allocate resources across multiple projects or initiatives based on available funding and personnel
  • Implements processes to plan, coordinate, and track communications, timelines, and documents related to grants
  • Developing and implementing processes and procedures to ensure efficiency and consistency in operations
  • Coordinate the identification, hiring and supervision of staff and consultants
  • As relevant, serve as the main point of contact for partner institutions

Qualifications

  • At least five years of experience in international development, climate change and program management;
  • Excellent English communication skills written and oral;
  • Willingness and ability to work in teams;
  • Experience working with donor-funded programs preferred
  • Exceptional time management aptitude, highly motivated, and the ability to be flexible
  • Solid planning, time management and follow through skills, meticulous attention to detail
  • High level of motivation, independence, teamwork
  • Willingness to learn new software tools and use them for program support.
  • Proficiency with problem solving, analysis, and applying appropriate level of judgment.
  • Positive attitude, sense of humor, and a commitment to being part of, and building, a positive work environment.