• Application Deadline:
• Position: Program Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience



• Location Ekiti




• Job Field Project Management 
  
  

Job Description

• Strengthen the economic livelihoods of rural women by developing and scaling income-generating programs.


• Implement strategies to enhance digital and social media marketing for products made by rural women.


• Utilize digital marketing tools to improve product visibility, brand positioning, and market access.


• Identify and establish market linkages to expand sales and business opportunities.


• Develop and execute strategies that increase access to finance, training, and resources for women entrepreneurs.


• Provide training on bookkeeping and business development to enhance financial management skills and ensure that women entrepreneurs can effectively track income, expenses, and profitability.


• Work closely with the finance team to develop a structured growth and market access strategy, incorporating financial planning, pricing models, and sustainable business scaling approaches.


• Support women in improving financial literacy, budgeting, and investment planning to ensure long-term business success.


• Work closely with rural women to improve product quality, branding, and packaging for competitive market positioning.


• Partner with the communication team to promote success stories and expand awareness of our programs.


• Conduct research to assess economic growth trends and refine program strategies.


• Monitor and evaluate the impact of economic empowerment initiatives, ensuring measurable outcomes.


• Facilitate community-based training on business development, digital literacy, and market access.


• Prepare periodic reports on program performance, tracking key economic indicators and impact metrics.

What They Expect from the Candidate

The ideal candidate should have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business, Social Sciences, Business Development, Development Studies, or a related field.


• At least three years of experience in economic development, entrepreneurship, digital marketing, or program management.


• Strong knowledge of digital marketing tools, including social media management, e-commerce platforms, and online advertising.


• Experience in bookkeeping and working collaboratively with finance teams to develop and implement growth and market access strategies that drive economic sustainability.


• Proven experience in developing market strategies for rural or small-scale businesses.


• Ability to create and manage partnerships for market access and financial inclusion.


• Excellent research, analytical, and reporting skills.


• Passion for women’s economic empowerment and rural development.