Program Officer at National Democratic Institute (NDI)

National Democratic Institute (NDI) is a non profit, non partisan organization working to support and strengthen democratic Institutions worldwide through citizen participation openness and accountability. NDI seeks to fill the following Position in the Abuja field Office;

 

JOB TITLE: PROGRAM OFFICER

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Program Officer will provide programmatic support to democratic development programs in Northem Nigeria, focusing on citizen participation in the electoral and political processes, particularly for women, youths, and the disabled. The Program Officer will work as part of NDI's Civic Engagement team to develop program strategy; draft program proposals and reports; provide political analysis; assist program monitoring and evaluation; and oversee program budgets.

 

Designs, drafts, and edits project proposals with the Program Manager.

Drafts program reports and memoranda.

Drafts and edits team documents and field reports, and provides guidance to written work of subordinates.

Monitors regional political developments, and provides political and programmatic analysis.

Manages assigned program areas, and anticipates programmatic administrative needs.

Briefs political, civic, and business leaders, donor organizations and members of the international community about NDI activities.

Acts as liaison with members of civil society and donor organizations.

Monitors budgets and expenditures for assigned program areas. 

Travels to Northem States, as necessary to support program implementation, reporting, and monitoring and evaluation.

Provides periodic support for local and regional program conferences, workshops, and meeting

Acts as back-up to team members not present.

 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Bachelor's degree, preferably in International Relations, Political Science or related subject; graduate degree preferred.

A minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience in international development, community organizing, political campaigns, organizational development, or legislative affairs.

Language capacity and cultural sensitivity to work, effectively in the communities of Northern Nigeria.

Demonstrated experience implementing programs in Northem Nigeria.

Demonstrated knowledge and/or competency in citizen and community engagement programs.

Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to analyze the political environment of Nigeria.

Ability to analyze political work, define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

Exceptional writing skills to effectively create clear and concise proposals and reports.

Ability to think strategically and innovatively about program design and administration.

High level of interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, civil society, organizations. Government officials, donors, and policy makers.

Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously.

Capacity to work both independently and as a member of a team

Ability to take initiative and anticipate programmatic and administrative needs

Competent working knowledge of business and internet software.

 

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Applicants for this position should apply below with a cover letter and CV to ndingrjobs@ndi.org

 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Not later than 23rd April, 2012.

Program Officer - Graphics at FHI 360

FHI 360 is a global development organization with a rigorous, evidence-based approach. Our professional staff includes experts in health, nutrition, education, economic development, civil society, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff in the U.S. and around the world.

 

Job Title: Program Officer - Graphics

Location: Nigeria

Req ID: 2258

 

 

Description

Under the direction of the Senior Program Office, the Program Officer will be in-charge of design and lay out of various print and electronic materials for the project.  

 

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Create design and look of FHI 360 publications. 

2. Serve as primary liaison with external graphic designers on larger projects, soliciting bids, negotiating contracts and shepherding these publications through the outside design process.

3. Perform other duties as assigned.

4. Lay out Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo versions of FHI 360 publications. 

5. Work collaboratively with the in-house originators of the work ensuring that all designs are appropriate for the publication.

6. Design materials to support other work as needed. These might include report covers, order forms, announcements and invitations to special events.

7. Design and format CD-ROMs that will package FHI 360 material for wide distribution.

  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Initiate and implement activities with minimal supervision.

2. With minimal supervision, manage high volume of workflow.

3. Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, family planning, public health, and/or social science research.

4. Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues related to reproductive health, family planning, HIV infection.

5. Has written and verbal communication skills.

6. Relevant language skills are preferred.

7. Resourceful through technology, research skills, and relationship building among several organization teams and units and professional organizations to resolve problems and initiate enhancements.

8. Experience working with external print vendors is preferred.

9. Interact with diplomacy and tact and follow-up on requests in timely and efficient manner.

10. Skilled in word processing and graphic design software packages, preferably PC-based software, such as Quark, Quark Express, Page Maker, and Microsoft Publisher desirable.

11. Ability to travel within Nigeria at least 25 %.

 

Qualifications and requirements

1. BS/BA in commercial/fine arts or graphic design-related field and 3-5 years design experience in design work in print and electronic settings; or MS/MA/MBA, and 1-3 years design experience in design work in print and electronic settings.

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