We are currently looking for a dynamic, proactive and results-oriented person to join the Nigeria Country Office team to coordinate programme activities in the South West cluster. S/he is responsible for programme and project development in line with the country strategy. This includes the development and management of partnerships with civil society and government organisations, with the support of national and international volunteers. This position requires proactive engagement with volunteers, partners and relevant stakeholders to realise our strategic objectives in three thematic areas; education, secure livelihoods and youth participation in governance. S/he will ensure gender mainstreaming in all our work, and will be the primary contact for the selection and placement of volunteers with partners in the cluster. The position will be based in Lagos and will report to the Head of Programs.
Responsibilities
§ Programme Delivery: Identification and mapping of civil society organizations (NGOs, CBOs, NGO/CBO Networks) that can contribute to delivering VSO Nigeria country strategy in the respective States and develop partnerships with organizations that are aligned to our vision, values and strategy; Analyse development challenges, with a focus on the youth factor, and explore opportunities for development.
§ Partnership Development and Management: Develop coordination mechanisms between partners (NGO and government), volunteers and staff to create shared understanding and vision of VSO Nigeria work in the Cluster; Initiating and building relationships with key stakeholders (government agencies – NYSC and other parastatals, INGOs, donors and corporate bodies operating in the Cluster.
§ Volunteer Engagement/Management: Identify volunteer requirements to deliver the programme/projects developed (International volunteers, corporate volunteers, diaspora volunteers, National volunteers and community level volunteers to be placed with partners); Develop placement documentation to facilitate recruitment of volunteers; Work with the operations team to induct, orient and provide on-going support to volunteers.
§ Monitoring and Evaluation: Develop and implement strong M & E systems to measure and capture the impact of VSO projects/partners/volunteers; To promote institutional learning and knowledge sharing across the organization through the documentation of success stories/challenges.
§ Safety, Security and Emergencies: To act as first point of contact for volunteers in the Cluster and take responsibility for their duty of care, safety and security, with support of SMT members.
§ Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop realistic project plans and budgets, ensuring compliance with donor requirements; Develop, maintain and monitor financial plans in order to deliver programme objectives and; Participate fully in the annual budget preparation process.
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