• Application Deadline: Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Chief Program Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 10 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit  , Project Management 
  

Overview of the Position

• The Chief Program Officer (CPO) will be responsible for the overall strategic leadership, direction, and management of CorpsAfrica’s programmatic activities across the African continent.


• The CPO will lead the Global Support Office program, training, and M&E staff, ensuring maximum impact and the successful implementation of CorpsAfrica’s mission and will work effectively with the business development team and country-level leadership.

Specific Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of CorpsAfrica’s programs and initiatives to promote community-led development, poverty reduction, and youth empowerment across Africa.


• Work closely with the Executive Director and senior leadership team to develop and implement organizational strategies and priorities.


• Build a high performing program, training, and M&E team and ensure the quality and integrity of program data, monitoring, and evaluation processes, and reporting systems.


• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to enhance CorpsAfrica’s visibility and impact.


• Provide thought leadership and strategic guidance on emerging trends and issues related to youth capacity-building, poverty reduction, community-led development and volunteerism in Africa.


• Lead development of major donor funding proposals and and reports.


• Oversee program budgets and ensure compliance with grant requirements and donor expectations.


• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team and across the organization.


• Represent CorpsAfrica at national and international forums, conferences, and events.


• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Candidate profile

• Master’s degree in international development, social science or a related field is highly preferred.


• At least 10 years of experience leading large scale development programs in a senior staff capacity.


• Demonstrated expertise in program design, implementation, and evaluation in the context of sustainable development and poverty reduction.


• Proven ability to lead and manage a diverse team across multiple countries and contexts.


• Strong relationship-building and partnership management skills with the ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders including government agencies, NGOs, and donors.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to represent CorpsAfrica effectively to a variety of audiences.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively and strategically.


• Fluency in English, French is highly preferred.


• A strong commitment to the mission of CorpsAfrica is required, with a desire to support youth leadership, participatory community development, transparency, and accountability.


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and ethically in international settings with multicultural teams and with technical and administrative staff.