Forward Africa (FOFA) Job Openings in Owerri, Imo State

Forward Africa (FOFA) is a non- profit development organisation founded
in 1992 with the overall aim to reduce poverty and improve the lives of
peoples and communities in Africa. We do this by strengthening the
capacity of individuals especially women and youths to respond to their
identified
basic needs, using resources available within their
communities through initiatives that focus on Health, Economic
Development, Good Governance and Democracy. We work in partnership with
major stakeholders in development such as Agencies, Foundations, Foreign
missions and embassies Governments, Corporate and Private
Organizations. FOFA is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission
Abuja and is overseen by a seven – member Board of Governors.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Programme Manager

Location: Owerri, Imo
Reporting to: Executive Director

Requirements

• The desired candidate will ideally be educated to a Master’s
  degree level with a demonstrated passion and comprehensive understanding
  of all aspects of development programme management and the
  implementation of development interventions at policy and community
  level.
• The candidate will also have strong leadership and management
  experience as you will be leading the programme team to achieve the
  organisation’s goal.

The Position

• FOFA is seeking a qualified candidate to head our dynamic
  Programme Unit working across several states in the Niger Delta Region.
• This role would suit a highly motivated and innovative
  individual who would relish the challenge of developing the function,
  managing a team of their own and taking the next step in their
  international development career.

Remuneration/Benefits

• In return, this role offers great career development for the
  right candidate, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic organisation
  working and impacting locally in the southeast and Niger Delta area of
  Nigeria.
• The salary for this role is highly competitive plus a
  contributory pension scheme and up to 25 days annual leave per year,
  increasing with service.

How to Apply
 
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s and cover letter to: hr@fofang.org
with ‘Programme Manager’ as the subject of the email. Your application
should clearly detail your experience and why you believe you are
suitable for the role using the person specification requirements.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and
invited to participate in the recruitment process following the
application closing date above.

Deadline: Wednesday 16th September, 2015.