Arise Youth Women and Children – Advocacy for Resilience and Innovative Solutions for Youths, Women, and Children Empowerment (ARISE Youths, Women, and Children) is a women-led, non-profit organization dedicated to transforming prolonged hardships caused by insurgency, natural disasters, and economic challenges into pathways for growth and renewal. ARISE is committed to amplifying voices, providing protection, and empowering marginalized, distressed, and displaced individuals to build resilient and self-sufficient futures.

ARISE is actively involved in promoting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through various focus areas but not limited to, Poverty alleviation, zero hunger, health, education, clean water and sanitation, gender equality, environment and climate change, girls’ and women’s empowerment, and Social and Economic Advancement. By developing innovative programs focused on training, skills acquisition, advocacy, and access to financial services, our efforts aim to reduce dependency on limited relief assistance, harnessing resilience mechanisms, and leveraging local resources at the individual, family, and community levels. At ARISE, our solutions are thoughtfully designed to be embraced and sustained by communities for generations. One community at a time, ARISE Youths, Women and Children is dedicated to building a future that empowers every youth, woman, and child to reach their full potential

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programmes Manager

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Consultancy
Duration: 2 months (with possibility of extension)
Job Field: NGO / Non-Profit
Duration: Short-term

Key Responsibilities

• The objective of the Program Manager is to provide strategic leadership and oversight for all program activities at ARISE Youths, Women and Children. This role is crucial in ensuring the effective development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programs, while promoting collaboration and achieving project goals and objectives.

The selected candidate will be responsible for the following:
Program Development and Implementation:

• Lead the design, development, and execution of high-quality programs aligned with the organization’s strategic goals and donor requirements.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to identify program needs, priorities, and opportunities, ensuring alignment with local contexts and beneficiary needs.
• Oversee program implementation, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Guide and support program staff in planning, executing, and monitoring program activities.
• Cultivate partnerships with local communities, government entities, and other NGOs to enhance program effectiveness and sustainability.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning:

• Establish a robust monitoring and evaluation system, facilitating regular collection and analysis of program data and indicators.
• Coordinate evaluations, assessments, and surveys to measure program impact and capture lessons learned.
• Use monitoring and evaluation findings to inform program adjustments, enhance quality, and support evidence-based decision-making.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Oversee the preparation of timely and comprehensive program reports for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate, timely data collection, analysis, and documentation of program activities and results.
• Work with the Communications team to showcase program successes and share insights with relevant audiences.

Team Management and Capacity Building:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the program team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and identify capacity-building needs for program staff.
• Organize training sessions, workshops, and mentoring opportunities to strengthen staff skills and knowledge.

Partnership and Resource Mobilization:

• Identify and build strategic partnerships with local and international organizations to encourage collaboration and resource-sharing.
• Support fundraising efforts by contributing to proposal development, donor engagement, and resource mobilization activities.

Qualification

• BA / BSc / HND MBA / MSc / MA

Application Closing Date
15th November, 2024.