Programme Officer at the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS)

Programme Officer

• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Not specified


• Job Field Project Management&nbsp

Job Objective(s)

• Initiates, monitors, controls, and closes specific projects / programs of the Academy (which have the overall objective of gathering evidence to inform policies and programs)

Responsibilities

• Manages projects / programs


• Manages projects from initiation to completion (includes budget preparation, sourcing of resource persons – e.g. speakers, consultants, fellows etc. for the project / program).


• Controls and monitors project execution; ensuring that deliverables are timely and project is completed within time, scope and budget.


• Performs project documentation – report writing and editing of completed projects.


• Fund-raising – involved in writing fund raising letters and visits to possible funders for proposed projects.


• Research / proposal writing


• Writes proposals (including budgetary and concept notes for grants)


• Assists with the preparation of graphics and presentations


• Conducts background research on topics for current and proposed studies / projects


• Conducts database, website and literature review in national and international publications


• Checks facts and references for report and journal publications


• Identifies and gathers research materials as directed


• Facilitates flow of information among programme staff, fellows, external experts, consultants etc.

Qualification and Experience

• A good first degree in Science – qualification(s) in Agricultural Sciences and or postgraduate degree(s) may be an advantage.


• Minimum of 2 years relevant post-qualification experience; at least 1 of which must have been spent in a program management role in a donor funded initiative.

Competencies Required:

• Scientific knowledge


• Alliance management


• Conflict resolution


• Proficient oral and written communication skills


• Scientific advocacy and policy knowledge


• Work planning skills


• Team work and collaboration


• Innovation and creativity


• Critical thinking

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume (Prepared as a Microsoft Word document) to: recruitment@nas.org.ng using the reference code: Programme Officer – Your surname & initials, e.g Programme Officer – Akoka K.Q”as subject of the email.

Note: All applications will be treated with strictest confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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