Program Officer at Orodata Science

Orodata is a Civic Technology Organization simplifying and democratizing public data by leveraging data visualization, infographics for storytelling, and open data methodologies to foster ease of access to information, drive accountability, and improve transparency.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Officer

Location: Oshodi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We have an immediate vacancy for a Program Officer in our CitizenLab / New Initiatives team. The Program Officer will provide program management, and administrative support to a broad range of activities, often assigned to two or three activities concurrently.
• The role would preferably be based at Orodata’s hub in Lagos Nigeria. You would work closely with the Executive Director and Operations Lead to manage the projects and deliverables.
• We are looking for a candidate who is interested in learning more about this field, promoting ethical practices within digital development, and sharing their knowledge with others.
• The successful candidate will be knowledgeable, adaptable, proactive, self-motivated, and willing to take on new tasks in support of other colleagues. We are a close, friendly, and flexible team that prioritizes teamwork, transparency, high-quality deliverables, strong client and partner relationships, and commitment to our mission.

Responsibilities
What you would be required to do:

• Review and manage quantitative data, generate GIS maps, perform data cleaning, and conduct statistical analysis
• Conduct research and document reviews, perform data analysis, conduct key informant interviews, and compose reports
• Provide project management support, including monitoring the budget and assisting with financial reports, managing subcontractors, reviewing deliverables, and developing project work plans
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, track and monitor the status of projects, and copyedit reports or deliverables
• Contribute to technology and system analyses, such as assisting with contextual assessments and SWOT analysis
• Lead and facilitate presentations to share research findings, recommendations, and lessons learned to both internal and external audiences
• Assist with writing DDGT communication pieces, including web copy, corporate capability statements, and press releases, as needed
• Advance the growth of the DDGT practice by working internally and externally to increase awareness of DDGT expertise and knowledge
• Contribute to internal DDGT activities to support DT Global staff members and offices
• Take on specialized tasks based on professional interests and past experience.
• Any other task as assigned.

Job Requirements
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline.
• Master’s Degree or other advanced degrees in related disciplines would be an added advantage.
• Professional Qualification:
• Professional certification/knowledge of Project management or Agile / Scrum is strongly desired.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both written and verbally, in English
• Ability to take initiative and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines, while maintaining keen attention to detail.

Cognate Experience:

• Sound understanding of computer systems and how personal data is collected, stored and processed.
• Community management and event management
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a related role is required.

Required Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills capable of dealing with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior management, and to exercise strong work ethics.
• The ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks, and to provide clear advice and direction even when faced with competing demands and short deadlines.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain a high degree of confidentiality, respect, trust and credibility at all levels.
• Strong team player, enthusiastic and positive, with the ability to remain calm, controlled and resilient.
• Sound report writing skills.
• Proven track-record for creative problem-solving in fast-paced impact-driven environments, where solutions involve balancing human/technology considerations
• Demonstrable ability to self-manage and work within strict timelines and milestones, with clear systems/processes
• Evidence of nurturing leadership skills, for building and growing effective and happy teams of ambitious multicultural and multilingual domain experts
• Event management and public speaking to a large and dynamic audience in-person and virtually.

Proficiency in our work Tools:

• Slack
• Google tools – Drive, Spreadsheets, forms, slides, docs, meet, Gmail
• Social Media – Twitter, Instagram, facebook, whatsapp
• Video Conferencing – Zoom, Jitsi, Google meet.
• Webmail service: Emails,
• Project Management – Trello
• We take the career development of our staff seriously hence the ideal staff should be open to learning new tools and building capacity.
• Experience in a similar role and an understanding of our work tools.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary, subject to experience, with opportunities for performance-based growth, both in terms of career path and public stature.
• A dynamic workplace, with a transnational team, and occasional requests for 2 to 3 complimentary work hours.
• Ongoing opportunities to learn new cutting-edge skills and techniques/technologies to future-proof yourself in a rapidly evolving industry.
• A chance to shine on a global stage, writing for international audiences and interacting with colleagues around the world.
• An opportunity to manage projects that bring the spotlight on your career.

Application Closing Date
8th August, 2022. (12:00 Midnight – WAT).