Job Description:
As a project manager, your responsibilities include:
Managing an internet platform that provides financial support to firms in low-income communities and overseeing a research project that assesses the impact of systematic recording on small firms in Lagos.
Leading monthly outreach and training sessions for small firms in the Lagos market
Coordinate and maintain relationships with both domestic and overseas project partners.
Guiding the conduct of preliminary qualitative studies, planning, and developing project ideas
Recruiting and managing participants and beneficiaries for the projects
Leading the development of a short program designed to impact small businesses
Ensuring stakeholder satisfaction with all project mandates
Evaluating project performance and overseeing all project-related activities and managing the team
Recruiting and coordinating with a social media manager/company to establish a communication strategy and create media content
Collaborating with all project teams to achieve the organization's project goals
Managing all project activities and executing any additional tasks assigned by the principal investigator.
Requirement:
Exhibits exemplary leadership qualities, including a modest and collaborative attitude, and a willingness to learn.
Possesses experience in organizing and overseeing projects and teams excellently, utilizing office tools such as Dropbox and Google Docs.
A good academic degree (ideally a 2.1 or higher) from a well-respected university, particularly in the Humanities, Social Sciences, or Arts, is required. Candidates may be asked to take an aptitude test. Those with a Master's degree are encouraged to apply.
Adept at communicating and presenting effectively.
Has prior experience working in underprivileged communities within Lagos.
Demonstrates a willingness and ability to instruct and improve the skills of others.
Remote work is not possible for this position.