RID Nigeria | Vacancies

RID Nigeria | Vacancies

RID is a youth focused Christian non-profit organisation/ faith-based organisation established in 2009. Our current decade long programme, Agenda TO35 aims to mobilise, equip and position Nigerian youths in positions of power with the ultimate goal to see Nigeria become a developed nation. The organisation’s strategic target is on the development of next generation leaders, especially those interested in politics and governance.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations Officer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Operations Officer is responsible for the efficient and effective management of the organization’s day-to-day operations.
• The position requires a person who has understanding of the development space, who is spirit-filled, committed to the kingdom’s mandate, able to communicate effectively with a diverse group of people, works well under pressure, thinks strategically and acts proactively.
• This role encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities including finance, human resources, membership management, stakeholder relations, and partnership development.
• The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Management:

• Oversee financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections.
• Monitor cash flow and implement strategies to optimize financial resources.
• Prepare financial reports and analysis for management.

Human Resources:

• Manage the recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Oversee employee benefits administration and payroll processing.
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with labor laws.

Membership Management:

• Develop and implement membership recruitment and retention strategies.
• Manage membership database and generate reports on membership statistics.
• Coordinate member engagement activities and events.
• Provide excellent customer service to members.

Stakeholder Management and Partnership Development:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including donors, partners, government agencies, and the community.
• Identify potential partnership opportunities and develop strategic partnerships.
• Represent the organization at external events and conferences.
• Manage stakeholder communications and feedback.

Administrative Support:

• Oversee general office administration and operations.
• Manage office supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and logistics.
• Provide administrative support to the management team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations management or a similar role.
• Strong financial acumen and proficiency in financial software.
• Experience in human resources management and labor laws.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in the NGO or non-profit sector.
• Project management skills.
• Grant writing and fundraising experience.

Application Closing Date
24th August, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Resume and motivation letter to: agendato35@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Programs Officer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full Time

Position Summary

• The program officer provides program development, management and technical leadership in the area of politics and governance, education, policy and civil society strengthening within the Christian community.
• The position requires a person who has a wealth of understanding of the development space, who is spirit-filled, committed to the kingdom’s mandate, able to communicate effectively with a diverse group of people, works well under pressure, thinks strategically and acts proactively.
• Applicants must show strong experience and skills in program management including program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, fundraising, financial management, budgeting, volunteer management and stakeholders engagement.
• They should also have expertise in civil society strengthening including civic engagement, leadership development, advocacy as well as community-based and institutional development.
• Performance requires administrative and organizational skills, successful track record in business development, working knowledge of civil society capacity building, excellent oral and written communications (fluency in English), attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and the capacity to track and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities
Programmatic:
Provides program development, management and technical leadership in the area of politics and governance, education, policy and civil society strengthening within the Christain community. Scope includes:

• Provide program management leadership and oversight in program development, implementation, research, monitoring and evaluation;
• Provide technical leadership and oversight in civil society strengthening in the areas of leadership development, advocacy, civic engagement, governance, institutional and community-based development;
• Prepare high quality written materials including program proposals, donor reports, training materials, grantee agreements, research reports and other program documentation;
• Provide overall program management support to the Executive Director including implementation tracking and updating of plans as needed, monitoring of program budget, human resources support, management of sub-agreements and consultancies;
• Manage business development activities as needed;
• Managing the day to day activities of TO35 projects as needed; and
• Maintain excellent written and oral communication with colleagues, project partners and consultants.

Administrative:
provide administrative leadership and support to the Executive Director as needed. Scope includes:

• Working with partners, initiate the development, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of TO35 project management systems, processes and tools;
• Develop, manage and maintain project plans and budgets;
• Facilitate program performance and communications with team; and
• Assist with team logistics including travel arrangements, event planning and compliance with security and communication protocols and licensing requirements.

Relationships:

• Supervised by the Executive Director and
• Coordinates work activity with relevant program team members and partners.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s (Preferably Masters) degree in related discipline, and 3 – 5 years demonstrated depth of experience and effectiveness preferably in a CSO context working with NGOs, specially focus on at least one of TO35 areas of work (Faith-based organisation strengthening, community development, politics and governance, education, policy)
• Business development experience including a successful track record in management of grantwriting, donor relations, proposal management and communication;
• Project management experience including technical conceptualization and management of program design, monitoring and evaluation related research and reporting;
• Experience in civil society capacity building including civic engagement, leadership development, advocacy as well as community-based and institutional development in the christian community
• Strong organizational and administrative skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively and adapt to changing priorities;
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills;
• Ability to manage and prepare regular internal TO35 and donor reports;
• Experience in program budget development and financial reporting;
• Strong work ethic, personal integrity, and sensitivity to people from different countries/cultures;
• Above average skills in Microsoft Office suite, data processing, email, Internet browsers, and other software helpful in advancing the efficiency of the team.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid, From Home and within an office environment.
• Travel may be required from time to time.
• No special working conditions.

Application Closing Date
23rd August, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and motivation letter to: agendato35@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Communications Officer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Communication Officer is responsible for developing and executing the organization’s communication strategy.The position requires a person who has understanding of the development space, who is spirit-filled, committed to the kingdom’s mandate, able to communicate effectively with a diverse group of people, works well under pressure, thinks strategically and acts proactively.
• This role involves a wide range of responsibilities including public relations,publications,digital media management,and graphic design.The ideal candidate will be a creative and strategic thinker with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities
Public Relations:

• Develop and implement public relations strategies to enhance the organization’s image and reputation.
• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets.
• Draft press releases,media advisories,and other communication materials.
• Manage media inquiries and crisis communication.

Publications:

• Develop and manage the production of publications,including newsletters,annual reports,event reports, and brochures.
• Coordinate with photographers, videographers, designers and printers to ensure high-quality production.
• Distribute publications to target audiences.

Digital Media Management:

• Manage the organization’s website and social media platforms.
• Develop engaging content for online platforms.
• Monitor online conversations and respond to inquiries.
• Utilize analytics to measure the impact of digital campaigns.

Design and Multimedia:

• Create graphic designs for various communication materials.
• Produce high-quality photos and videos for use in publications and digital media.
• Edit and produce video content.

Email Marketing:

• Develop and execute email marketing campaigns.
• Manage email lists and subscriber data.
• Track email campaign performance and make necessary adjustments.

Publicity and Dissemination:

• Coordinate publicity and dissemination activities for the organization’s programs and events.
• Develop communication materials for events and campaigns.
• Measure the impact of publicity and dissemination efforts.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications,Journalism,Public Relations,or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in communications or a related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Proficiency in graphic design software (e.g.,Adobe Photoshop,Illustrator, Canva).
• Experience in video production and editing is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital marketing.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in the NGO or non-profit sector.
• Knowledge of SEO and content marketing.
• Experience with content management systems (CMS).

Application Closing Date
24th August, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Motivation Letter to: agendato35@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.