Programmes Analyst, Consulting

Full Time

The Programme Analyst will support the planning, management, and execution of programmes within the Foundation.


Job title
Programmes Analyst

Reports to
Programmes Associate

Closing Date
TBD

Location
Abuja


Roles & Responsibilities

The Programmes Analyst will:

  • Support and contribute to the Foundation's strategic vision and the continued evolution of its programmes.

  • ·Assist with the implementation and adaptation of the Consulting team's strategic objectives in delivering best-in- class project management support to public sector stakeholders.

  • Support the team's project ideation, planning, and implementation.

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to assist with organisational development, programme development, and advocacy efforts.

  • Proactively contribute to day-to-day project implementation and ensure conformity with project work plans and expected outputs.

  • ·Researching factors that may impact the success of projects/programmes and working with key individuals or teams to mitigate them.

  • Assist in developing, Coordinating and facilitating programme- related events or meetings, including teaching workshops, leading discussions, and moderating panels.

  • Writing and/or developing concept notes, reports, speeches, briefings, proposals, newsletter content, promotional materials, grants, or other written materials related to the programmes.

  • Plan and execute logistics needed to Garry out the team's projects and programmes.

  • Maintain all the unit's files, databases, and documentation to ensure effective and efficient knowledge retention and transfer.

  • Taking records at meetings and drafting minutes and action points.

  • Execute any other duties as assigned from time to time by the Team Lead or Director of Programmes.


Roles & Responsibilities

Qualification & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in a science or social science course.

  • 1 - 3 years of previous experience managing stakeholders and projects.

  • Experience working on public sector-related projects in a donor organisation, consulting firm, or Civil Society Organisation is an advantage.

  • Ability to work effectively within a small team in a fluid and fast- paced environment

  • Proven experience working successfully with Gross-functional teams.

  • Strong creative and analytical skills.

  • Excellent knowledge and use of English (both oral and written)

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Strong relationship management skills (including the ability to persuade, be an advocate and influence)

  • Personal credibility, to establish effective working relationships.

  • Empathetic, open, and approachable with a positive and friendly disposition

Technical, Core and Behavioural Competencies

Capability in the following technical areas.

  • Programme Management

  • Policy Development

  • Financial Management

  • Research and Data Analysis

  • Project Management/ Delivery

  • Technical Writing and Advocacy

  • Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Report Writing

  • Stakeholder Management

The following behavioural and core competencies are expected of the Analyst:

  • Partnership

  • Innovation

  • Sustainability

  • Excellence

  • Advocacy

  • Leadership

  • Stakeholder Management

  • Integrity

  • Critical Thinking

  • Communication