Overview

African Franchise Institute – A pioneer and builder of an emerging institute and business school in Nigeria is looking to fill the vacant role below:

  • Job Position: Development and Programme Manager
  • Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

  • The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, coordinating and improving the internal and external programs of the organization which align with the organization’s strategic vision.

Job Responsibilities

  • Oversee the introduction and roll-out of new training and certification programmes of the institute.
  • Expanding programme offering and enhancing the quality of existing programmes
  • Significantly support and successfully manage the implementation of the strategic business goals.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans and ensure growth in line with the objectives of the organizations.
  • Developing and implementing a strategy for the program team, including developing a robust risk mitigation plan
  • Liaising with the marketing and Digital media communications team to increase awareness of programs
  • Managing budgets and reporting on fund allocation
  • Participating in tender and grant application process including design, submission and review
  • Coordinating and running events, seminars, webinars and workshops
  • Gathering feedback and presenting insights
  • Reporting on program performance to executive team and directors
  • Identifying opportunities for continual improvement
  • Developing industry partnerships
  • Oversee programs of the Institute including coordination of faculty activities and providing data management and secretarial support to the Faculty staff and volunteers.
  • Implement productivity, quality, and customer-service standards by resolving problems, completing audits, identifying trends, determining system improvements, and implementing change.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of B.Sc degree in related field
  • Minimum of 5 years Cognate Experience as a Program Manager in a reputable Business or Management Training School is a MUST.
  • High level of proficiency with Google suite (sheets, docs, slides) and communication technologies, such as Slack and Zoom.

Required Core Competencies:

  • Ability to schedule and manage tasks effectively
  • Risk management and problem-solving skills
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Cost control and budgeting skills
  • Teamwork and motivational skills
  • Organizational and multitasking skills
  • Information Technology and Computer skills

Closing Date
23rd April, 2021.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV (MS Word) to: hr@fbdsnigeria.com using “Development and Programme Manager” as e-mail subject.

Note: Only qualified candidates would be shortlisted

Tagged as: Business Development, Information Technology