Program Director at Hamilton Lloyd and Associates

Hamilton Lloyd and Associates – Our client is a social, leadership and good governance Non-Governmental Organization. Due to internal expansion and re-structuring, they are looking to hire a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Director

Location: Abuja
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Job Summary

The Program Director as a senior Management position, is charged with the responsibility to manage staff, programs and see to the delivery and overall success of each program.

Job Responsibilities

Initiate and set goals for programs according to the strategic objectives of the organization
Plan the programs from start to completion involving deadlines, milestones and processes
Seek for grants and funding from corporate and International Partners in order to run the Foundation’s programs.
Seek for relevant partnership in other to position the Foundation on a global level
Develop and approve budgets and operations
Supervise all program and project managers involved to provide feedback and resolve complex problems
Responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and develop initiatives to support the strategic direction of the Foundation.
Discover ways to enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and people
Devise evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements.
Keep senior management informed with detailed and accurate reports or presentations.
Manage governance by ensuring that the organization fosters and maintains a strong relationship, while maximizing the opportunities the board of director, advisory board bring on board.

Person Specification

Fund raising, grant seeking skills and excellent Marketing skills
Proven experience as program director or other managerial position
Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods
Excellent Knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics
Outstanding knowledge of data analysis, reporting and budgeting
Working knowledge of MS office and program management software (e.g. Basecamp, MS Project etc.)
A business acumen with a strategic ability
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
An analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities
Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development and task facilitation
Ability to convey vision of the organization’s strategic future to staff, board, volunteers and donors.
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to interface and engage diverse volunteer and donor groups
Strong presentation and public speaking ability