VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN WIDOWS AND ORPHANS EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION (WEWE) – PROGRAM OFFICER

Vacancy Announcement In Widows And Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) Program Officer

Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) solicits experienced and qualified professionals to join its team.

Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) is a strong, upcoming faith-based local NGO, that is expanding its operations and workforce in Nigeria in line with its new five-year strategic plan and to align with international donor localization initiatives such as the Foreign Commonwealth Development Organization (FCDO) working with Women’s Rights Organizations (WROs), USAID localization strategy, and the European Union’s interest in engaging more local organizations. 

WEWE is compiling a list of qualified and experienced professionals who will be on standby to be engaged if WEWE secures any grants this year 2024 and early next year 2025. If your application is successful, WEWE will contact you first when we win a new award.

Are you interested in joining a local organization, especially now that international donors are allocating more funds to local organizations?

Is your internationally donor-funded project ending, and as a result, will you be out of work in a few months?

Are you working in an insecure part of Nigeria and looking to relocate to the South-South or South West, where you are more familiar with the terrain?

Do you currently work far from your family and wish to move closer to them, perhaps to the South-South or Southwest? Then come and join the WEWE family.

Position:         Program Officer

Location:        Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• S/he will assist in the documentation and sharing learning and success stories from the project implementation
• S/he will assist in the overall oversight and administrative management of the project
• S/he will assist in overseeing project planning, provide technical direction and support, and ensure implementation, with a focus on results, and financial accountability for all project activities
• S/he assist in ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of all documentation of activities on the project
• S/he will assist in ensuring timely report of all program activities
• S/he will assist in supporting the preparation for, and implementation of activities, including communicating with CBOs and stakeholders
• S/he will assist in the development of project plans and determine strategies needed to meet the requirements
• S/he will assist in the preparation and planning of activities and meetings/trainings
• S/he will assist in the reviewing and approval of CBO’s reports and requests
• S/he will assist in attending/monitoring CBO’s activities and provide constructive feedback where necessary
• S/he will assist in maintaining an updated referral database and referral directory for all service areas
• S/he will assist in supporting the strengthening of CBOs capacity to implement result-based interventions
• S/he will carry out any other responsibilities assigned relevant to the position

 Qualification Requirements

• A graduate with a Bachelor’s degree or a Higher National Diploma in any social science discipline or its equivalent
• Candidates must have a second-class upper (2.1) or first-class or upper credit or distinction
• Other related professional courses will be an added advantage

 Experience Requirements

• Strong computer skills, with knowledge of relevant publishing software such as but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Extremely strong in written and oral English language with research writing skills.
• Superior oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on creative approaches, attention to detail, and efficient delivery methods
• Must be very strong in report writing
• Minimum of 3 to 4 years experience in a similar role
• Thorough understanding of program management, donor reporting requirements, and managing donor relations

Method Of Application

This advert is on a rolling basis, interested and qualified applicants should send their comprehensive curriculum and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining their suitability for the job to: programofficer2024@weweng.org  

Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter and three professional references.

Kindly Note:

Applications will be reviewed in batches on a first-come first-served basis. WEWE reserves the right to conclude this recruitment process when a suitable Program Officer is selected.

Due to the high volume of applications, no detailed feedback will be provided about your application.

The Incorporated Trustees of Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) reserves the right to hire or not hire anyone at all from this recruitment process.

Disclaimer:

Please note that participating in this recruitment process with the Incorporated Trustees of Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) does not constitute the issuance of a contract or agreement, nor does it commit WEWE to cover any costs associated with your participation in the recruitment process. The decision to recruit short-term or long-term personnel rests solely with WEWE. It is subject to a merit review process, considering factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, value for money, availability of funds, and other relevant considerations.

“WEWE is an equal opportunity employer, which promotes diversity and does not discriminate based on tribe, state of origin within Nigeria, religion, age, sex, race or on different physical ability”.

“WEWE’s organizational culture promotes the principles of safeguarding and high moral values. WEWE’s Safeguarding Policy 2022 promotes an environment where no staff, associates, volunteers, case workers, consultants, board members, and partners engage in a sexual relationship, harass, or exploit anyone under the age of 18 or vulnerable adult, especially our beneficiaries”.

“WEWE’s organizational culture also has zero tolerance for corrupt practices. Therefore, for any of our job vacancies, we advise that applicants do not offer or accept any request for money, favors, or gifts from anyone to facilitate an employment opportunity with WEWE. Applicants found engaging in such practices could jeopardize their chances of being selected. If anyone contacts, you with such an offer please report this immediately to WEWE management on this WhatsApp line 09037811024”.

“WEWE’s Vision, Mission and Ideologies”

Organization Vision:  A society without vulnerable persons

Organization Mission: Empowering communities, vulnerable persons, and local organizations to be resilient by faith

WEWE’s Organizational Ideologies

1. To beat global standards of excellence in all we do
2. To improve the lives of vulnerable people
3. To be statutorily and financially compliant at all times. We want to strengthen the capacity of other local NGOs to be statutorily and financially compliant equally, thereby contributing to increasing the number of compliant NGOs in Nigeria and Africa.
4. To consistently deliver superior and ever-improving programs and services than any other local and international organization.
5. To be better than the rest and be better than the best in all we do.