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Program Coordinator Job at Women's Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) Nigeria
The acronym WRAPA means different things to different people as we
were told. It symbolizes the ordinary “wrapa” (one piece cloth) worn by
the women folk, worn by all Nigerian women, thereby underscoring its
national outlook and impact.
It is a rights based NGO seeking to
influence recognition and respect as well as the acceleration of the
enjoyment of women’s rights as guaranteed by the 1999 Constitution of
the Federal Republic of Nigeria, religious and cultural laws as well as
international laws and treaties that Nigeria is signatory to. A 37
persons/member Committee Chaired by Professor Jadesola Akande, produced a
blueprint of a sustainable intervention aimed at achieving social
justice for women.
Job Title: Program Coordinator
Background
- Over the past 14 years, the work of WRAPA has brought important
achievements combining effective advocacy with free legal defence,
counselling, shelter, skills and literacy training to promote women’s
rights in Nigeria. Currently, WRAPA delivers services to an average of
15-30 girls and women each day. The organisation is working in all 36
states, with active presence in 22 states and the Federal Capital of
Nigeria; with an increased demand for its services.
- WRAPA is at a threshold of corporate growth and is looking to
further enhance its impact in the lives of women. In February 2014 WRAPA
was one of seven non-profit organizations around the world to receive
the 2014 MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. The
grant awarded is being used by WRAPA to invest in innovation, upgrade
physical infrastructure and implementation of the outcome an
institutional assessment that facilitated a review of its strategies as
well as develop creative solutions to enhance its efforts to promote
women’s rights in Nigeria.
- As a result from this process, WRAPA now counts with a solid 5-10
years Strategic Plan (SP) and Theory of Change (ToC) to move into its
next phase of growth and impact.
- Within this context, WRAPA is recruiting a Program Coordinator who
will be responsible for the implementation of its strategic plan and
projects, supervising and working with a team of its staff and partners
to enable and guide this important stage of institutional reform.
Recruitment Objectives
- The implementation of the SP requires to prioritize and disaggregate
areas into short term plan(s) as well as the adoption of measures of
institutional strengthening identified within the process.
- As part of the concrete changes within the next 2 years WRAPA
envisions improving the engagement of beneficiaries and key influencers
at community levels as drivers of change and the organisation’s role and
leadership in broad campaign to prevent and eradicate Gender Based
Violence (GBV).
- These activities will be led and driven by the creativity and
technical experience of a Program Coordinator working to support
motivation, impact and improve results in project implementation towards
more sustainability in WRAPA service delivery, human resources
management and fundraising.
Functions
- Undertaking overall responsibility for coordination, design and management of projects in delivering the organization’s mission.
- Overseeing the efficient implementation of the Strategic plan in agreed phases.
- Technical supervision and guidance of the volunteers, staff,
coordinators to promote organizational development, motivation, enhanced
service delivery and partnerships at national and local levels.
- Supporting innovative institutional fundraising.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Project Design and Management - Providing strategic guidance to the
team in the articulation and delivery of projects including: draft of
new project proposals, monitor programming to meet desired outcomes
(regular review of progress and technical assistance on individual
projects with the programme officers), evaluating performance,
identification and recruitment of technical and human resource
requirements for short-term technical support for project delivery.
- Leadership - Technically leading the team for the implementation of
overall strategies and work plans in accordance with WRAPA 5-10 years
strategic plan, Theory of Change (Toc) and the priorities stated at the
Recruitment Objectives of this ToR (2) together with WRAPA Secretary
General. Provide advice to WRAPA Board, Secretary General, propose and
implement high-level decisions on policy and strategy related to
organisational development.
- Fund Raising - Enhancing strategies in accordance with the objectives of the organization.
- Corporate Development & Motivation - Guiding and supporting the
team to implement the changes for institutional strengthening, support
capacity building and training processes. Inspiring employees and
promoting positive change within the organization.
- Strategic Partnerships & Networking - Public representation of
WRAPA at national, local and international fora, meetings, and
initiating or keying into productive networking relationships with
stakeholders including beneficiaries, donors, development partners,
CSO’s, public sector agencies and the private sector.
- Planning & Knowledge Management - Developing annual planning
frameworks, research, compiling regular progress reports in coordination
with the team, reviewing progress against work plans and activities, to
prepare, disseminate annual and periodic reports. Guide and supervise
the development of institutional publications and other communication
materials/campaigns for dissemination to support program goals and
increase community awareness. Ensure database(s) maintenance and that
implementation of communication strategy responds to strategic plan and
vision.
- Personnel Management, & Technical Supervision - Supporting and
guiding the WRAPA team consisting of field and project staff (i.e.
program officers, communication officers, state and zonal Coordinators,
volunteers and consultants); maintaining open lines of communication.
Contribute to consolidate avolunteer culture and management based on
commitment, clear roles and mechanisms of recognition.
Required Qualifications Education:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required, preferably in Social
Sciences, Political Science, Law or related discipline in the field of
Humanities.
- Specialization in human/women’s rights and/or development studies valuable
Experience, Skills and Qualities:
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience of Program Management in Gender, Human Rights or Social Development field
- Knowledge in the area of advocacy and service delivery to promote human/women’s rights is an advantage.
- In-depth knowledge of Nigeria’s key stakeholders in government, the
private sector and/or international development community is valuable.
- Fluent oral and written communications skills in English required;
knowledge of other national or international languages valuable
- Demonstrated commitment with the promotion of women’s human rights
- Strong analytical, report-writing, programme design, management and strategic planning skills
- Previous experience with human resources and managing positions; demonstrated coordination and programme support capacity.
- Experience with fundraising is highly desirable.
Personal Attributes:
- Creative, strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Deep personal commitment for human dignity, equality, and justice
- Positive team player: inclusive and empathetic leader that
encourages motivation, agency, creativity and team spirit from and
between the staff, shares knowledge and experience across board.
- Flexibility to adapt to the political contexts and diverse cultural
dynamics, review priorities and plans to enhance impact according to
these aspects.
- Multitasking, highly organized and results oriented with ability to
deliver in set time frames, manage multiple priorities and strategically
engage with diverse stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability for crisis management and performance under pressure
Place of work and other conditions:
- The Team Leader will be employed full time and be based in Abuja, at
WRAPA office. She/he will report to WRAPA Secretary General. Where
necessary, travel out of Abuja or Nigeria in execution of any of the
responsibilities set out in the tasks.
Remuneration The package remuneration for the post is negotiable.
How to Apply
Applicants should please send their Resumes/CV's including the
last employer and 3 professional references with Cover Letter stating
reasons of interest and your suitability for the position to:
[email protected] ,
[email protected] with the subject "Application for WRAPA Program Coordinator".