• Application Deadline: Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Program/Research Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied 
  

Job Description:

• Assist the program manager in the design, implementation and management of Welcome2Africa International programs, identify opportunities for new initiatives or program expansion towards achieving the organizations vision and mission.


• Facilitate partnership with government agencies, donor organizations, private firms, international organizations and other service providers interested in trade and investment in Africa.  


• Assist in carrying out stakeholder mapping


• Adequately maintain and update stakeholders and partners database under the supervision of the program’s manager.


• Assist in making phone calls and sending out emails to follow up with partners/stakeholders.


•  Implementing and monitoring Standard Operating Procedure for all program activities.


• Participate in developing and nurturing collaborations with external partners including donors and individual supporters, policy makers, media and other stake holders.


• Ensure that all staff and volunteers adhere to the project implementation principles.


• Represent the organization in seminars, workshops and other capacity building trainings beneficial to the organization.   


• Assist in the capacity building of staff/volunteers towards ensuring effective and efficient project implementation.


• Research on donors interested in funding organizations that are focused on agri businesses and prepare grant proposals.


• Identify and compile list of potential investors, partners and relevant stakeholders that the organization can work with.


• Work with the investment analyst to map out beneficial agri investment pathways and come up with initiatives that will be of interest to investors.


• Manage and respond to project related email and attend project meetings


• Prepare, maintain and update website materials


• Prepare articles, reports and presentations on behalf of the organization.


• Any other task as may be assigned by the supervisors.

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in a related field and experience in programs and research