Programs ManagerChief of Staff

Vacancy: Programs Manager/Chief of Staff

Location: Lagos

Reports To: Executive Director

Our client is a citizensled movement to structurally change and innovate politics in Nigeria Africa and the rest of the world.

Job Summary:

The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in managing and overseeing key programs and initiatives within the organization. This position will serve as a strategic partner to the executive leadership ensuring that projects are executed efficiently objectives are met and the organization s strategic vision is realized.

Key Responsibilities

Program Design & Development:

• Oversee the planning implementation and tracking of multiple projects and programs to ensure timely completion and achievement of objectives.
  

• Effectively develop and manage program budgets timelines and deliverables to ensure financial goals are met and project milestones are achieved.
  

• Coordinate crossfunctional teams to ensure seamless execution of projects resulting in increased collaboration and efficiency.
  

• Monitor and report on program progress to identify and address any issues or risks leading to proactive solutions and successful project outcomes.
  

Strategic Planning and Execution:

• Drive strategic initiatives by collaborating with executive leadership to define and prioritize key projects that align with the organizations goals and objectives.
  

• Successfully translate strategic goals into actionable plans and projects that lead to measurable results.
  

• Ensure program activities are directly aligned with the organizations strategic objectives to drive success and impact.
  

• Facilitate strategic planning sessions that result in clear action items and follow up to ensure implementation and achievement of desired outcomes.
  

Operational Efficiency:

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices.
  

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation and reports.
  

• Streamline workflows and improve communication across departments.
  

Policy Development and Implementation:

• Assist in the development review and implementation of organizational policies procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with legal regulatory and ethical standards.
  

• Conduct research analysis and benchmarking to support policy formulation and decisionmaking process
  

Executive Support:

• Act as a key advisor to the executive leadership team.
  

• Increase efficiency and productivity by managing the executives schedule prioritizing tasks and ensuring deadlines are met.
  

• Provide highlevel administrative support by handling confidential information preparing presentations reports briefing materialscoordinating meetings and events.
  

• Represent the executive leadership in meetings and communications as needed.
  

Stakeholder Management:

• Develop and nurture strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive successful collaborations and partnerships.
  

• Implement strategies to enhance communication and collaboration within the organization resulting in improved efficiency and productivity.
  

• Measure and evaluate stakeholder satisfaction with program outcomes and continuously strive to exceed expectations to achieve optimal results.
  

• Utilize feedback and data to consistently improve stakeholder relationships and ensure positive outcomes for all parties involved.Required Competencies
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Business Administration Management or a related field (Master s degree would be an added advantage)
  

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Program Management Project Management Executive Assistant or a related role.
  

• PMP certification is a plus.
  

• Experience working in the non profit sector.
  

Competencies:

• Leadership and team management.
  

• Strategic planning and execution.
  

• Project Management Skills
  

• Financial and budget management.
  

• Risk assessment and mitigation.
  

• Analytical and datadriven decisionmaking.
  

• Resultdriven
  

• Good Communicatiom skills
  

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVS to using PMCS24 as subject of the mail.