Oando PLC is one of Africa’s largest integrated energy solutions providers with a proud heritage. It has a primary listing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.With shared values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Passion and Professionalism (TRIPP), the Oando Group comprises six companies who are leaders in their market. At Oando, we always on the look out for highly skilled, enthusiastic and dedicated people who can contribute to our continuing success.
Please, see available positions below:
1. Program Officer
2. Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
PROGRAM OFFICER
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Vacancy Code: POSP/FT//56600
Reports To: Programme Manager
Description
- To assist with the design and implementation of the Foundation’s programmes and projects.
Responsibilities
- Participate in Oando Foundation strategy development.
- Assist with the design and implementation of the Foundations special programmes and projects.
- Assist with required research and analysis to conduct needs assessment of Oandos CSR target audiences in Oando Foundations focus areas.
- Assist with the selection of technical partners to develop detailed development programmes.
- Assist in the sourcing/identification and evaluation of potential projects and partners.
- Assist with the preparation of Request for Proposals RFPs and design response specification documents for projects.
- Evaluate and recommend successful partners to the Programme Manager based on pre-defined selection criteria.
- Assist with the preparation of required contractual documents with implementing partners.
- Assist Programme Manager to develop and agree work plans and feedback/reporting formats and requirements.
- Monitor implementation of agreed work plan by project partners.
- Provide input into the development of the programmes budget.
- Monitor budget performance of projects.
- Liaise with M&E Officer to verify milestone achievements by partners and recommend agreed disbursements Programme Manager.
- Prepare and communicate progress report to the Programme Manager and escalate issues beyond own capacity.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Programme Manager.
Key Performance Indicators
- Quality and timeliness of progress/project impact reports.
- Number of unresolved identified project issues/constraints.
- Adherence to the Foundation’s policies and procedures.
- Timely completion of projects within planned resources.
- Success rate of implemented projects as well as number of scheduled project completed.
Qualifications and Skills
- A first degree in any social science discipline from an accredited university.
- Three (3) to five (5) years work experience in the development and coordination of projects/ programmes in the non-profit or development sector.
- Good understanding of major players/partners in the development sector at the federal, state and local level.
Preferred Competencies:
- Good resource planning and utilization skills.
- Ability to think strategically and holistically.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Good planning and organization skills.
- Result oriented/quality focused disposition.
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively.
- Ability to proactively provide feedback.
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Strong motivational and team building skills.
Application Closing Date
25th April, 2013
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should click Program Officer HERE
MONITORING AND EVALUATION MANAGER
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Vacancy Code: MAEM/FT//88964
Reports To: Oando Foundation Director Officer
Description
- Monitoring and evaluation of all Oando Foundation programmes.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the development and implementation of M&E frameworks for the Foundations Programme and projects.
- Develop detailed M&E targets and indicators for ongoing or proposed projects.
- Design tools for periodic (baseline, mid-term and end of projects) evaluations and assessments to inform project design and produce timely quality reports.
- Oversee on-site project monitoring and inspection.
- Partner with Programme Managers to develop reports, formats and evaluation tools and escalate issues.
- Monitor implementation of agreed work plan by project partners and evaluate progress against agreed timelines.
- Monitor adherence to the Foundations policies and procedures.
- Stay abreast of related community/environmental issues that may impact project implementation and promptly escalate to the Oando Foundation Director and relevant Programme Manager.
- Review and analyse project partner reports.
- Prepare detailed implementation reports for the Oando Foundation Director.
- Monitor adherence to the Foundations policies and participate in the periodic review of the operational policies and procedures in line with leading practices and recommend improvement opportunities.
- Carry out Performance Management activities for M&E Officer and relevant volunteers.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Oando Foundation Director.
Key Performance Indicators
- Degree of adherence to agreed quality standards.
- Number of unresolved identified project issues/constraints.
- Adherence to the Foundations policies and procedures.
- Success rate of implemented projects as well as number of scheduled projects implemented.
- Number of scheduled project completed.
Qualifications and Skills
- A first degree in economics, statistics, sociology or any relevant discipline from an accredited university.
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage.
- Eight (8) years work experience for a development agency or non-profit organisation with at least five (5) years at a managerial level in M&E.
- Demonstrated ability in the use of onsite/field M&E quantitative and qualitative methods and management information systems.
Preferred Competencies:
- Ability to think strategically and holistically.
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Strong resource planning and utilisation skills.
- Strong organisation skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Ability to prioritise and multi-task effectively
- Good leadership and people management skills.
- Strong appreciation of key trends in M&E.
- Strong proficiencies in Microsoft office productivity tools particularly Access, Excel and Word.
Application Closing Date
25th April, 2013
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should click Monitoring and Evaluation Manager HERE
