Program Officer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work closely and effectively with the Executive Secretary of the NAITEOC Board;
Provide Administrative support in preparation for the meetings of the Board
Develop, maintain and update relevant database for the effective running of the Association;
Identify and build relationship with relevant stakeholders in the Outsourcing industry, the Government, non-ICT sector, ICT development agencies, policy makers and research organizations that are critical to delivering NAITEOC objectives;
Establish strategic partnerships with relevant organization both on the demand and supply side of the Outsourcing Industry globally;
Represent the Association at relevant meetings, workshops, seminars and policy-oriented event;
Develop ideas and projects for formal collaboration with targeted development agencies, policy, and research organizations;
Identify and track emerging opportunities through the institutional funding strategy and action plan;
Articulation of programs and event for the Association in collaboration with the Board;
Provide leadership in policy, research, evaluation, and management support for the Association’s program, partners and initiatives;
Conduct long-term program strategy formulation for the Association in conjunction with the Board;
To undertake fund raising activities for the Association;
To undertake sales and marketing efforts towards the promotion of NAITEOC locally and internationally;
To undertake research and development activities for purpose of positioning NAITEOC as a “think-tank/ strategy” body;
SKILLS:
Strong organizational, presentation, and customer service skills;
Strong knowledge of the IT/Outsourcing industry;
Research and Analysis
Excellent planning, organizational, multi-task and time management skills;
Proven ability to efficiently and effectively handle multiple tasks at the same time;
Must be computer literate; experience working with Word, Excel and PowerPoint will be strongly preferred;
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills; proven ability to be flexible in a team-oriented approach to attain Association goals;
Good reporting skills;
Program and project management experience
Demonstrates the ability to develop and communicate a clear strategic direction, taking into account the needs and interest of the Association as a whole;
Demonstrated ability to work independently, as part of a team with minimal supervision and the capacity to take direction
QUALIFICATION:
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
2 or 3 years work experience in similar position. Work within the Outsourcing and Information Technology space will be an added advantage.
Experience working at National and international levels including working within NGO sector and a background in initiating and implementing programs;
REMUNERATION:
The Association offers competitive salary with excellent working conditions;