Assistant Programme Manager at Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN)

Stakeholder Democracy Network is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Programme Manager

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting To: Programme Manager

 About Stakeholder Democracy Network: Stakeholder Democracy Network is an International non-governmental organization that helps facilitate community development from a rights-based perspective. SDN operates in the Niger Delta where it helps the communities affected by oil exploitation and the challenges of resource curse.  SDN has five pillar issues that represent significant long held grievances and acute problems that we are trying to resolve. These are: Access to Energy, Democratisation, Environment, Resilient Communities, and Resource Governance.

Job Requirements

• Postgraduate Degree in Ssocial Sciences or related field.
• At least 6 years of experience in programme/project management in the development sector
• Donor reporting experience.
• Experience in managing teams delivering projects, a collaborative approach to team working and the ability to coach and build the skills of team members.
• A proven track record of managing projects and/or project teams to deliver high-quality projects which have resulted in positive outcomes for their target beneficiaries.
• Proven ability to negotiate multiple relationships with various stakeholders and local partners.
• Demonstrated experience in financial management and program administration of grants; knowledge of major donor rules and regulations, and the ability to manage multi-donor funding.
• Demonstrated planning (including budgeting) and proposal writing skills.
• General knowledge of the political and socio-economic dynamics in the Niger Delta region is essential.
• Excellent IT skills: word, excel and online communication skills.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to constructively engage with a wide range of stakeholders, from vulnerable groups to senior government officials.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, as well as the ability to build and conduct effective professional working relationships at all levels, both internally and externally.

  How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their brief Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV) to: [email protected] using “Assistant Programme Manager” as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will receive further correspondence.
• For further information on SDN, visit www.stakeholderdemocracy.org

 Application Closing Date
31st January, 2023.