Program Coordinator (Non-for-Profit)

SUMMARY:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the foundation leaders to advance the vision, mission and goals of the foundations.

• Coordinate one or more programs for the foundation, including fundraising, budgeting, and community outreach.

• Develop and implement the program that align with the organization's mission and support the organization's goals.

• Responsible for planning and overseeing special events that publicize the organization and its programs to the community, partners and donors/sponsors.

• Oversee all foundation messaging, website content and social media communication channels.

• Researching, writing and oversight of grant process; management of status reports for existing grant relationships

• Writing new and renewal proposals, correspondence, acknowledgements and creating and disseminating progress reports to the foundation leaders, community, partners and donors/sponsors.

• Maintaining contact with foundation and corporate representatives through in-person, telephone and written communications

• Managing corporate, foundation, and individual campaigns including written proposals, acknowledgement letters, donor briefing reports, and donor progress reports

• Working closely with finance team to ensure accurate accounting, timely renewal of grants and donations; gift processing

• Managing donor and prospect research for corporate, foundation, and individual prospects

• Assisting with the creation of new requests and proposals for prospective corporations and foundations

• New pipeline research, development, and execution to further enhance the program’s network and reach

• Provide ongoing support and supervision to the program

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-5 years of program development experience for a Non-Profit Organization

• Advanced computer and database skills including MS Word, Excel, and social media.

• Excellent presentation skills and customer service

• Grant writing and solicitation experience preferred but not required

PREFERRED CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of program design and development.

• Performs a variety of tasks.

• Works under general supervision.

• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

• Problem solving skills

• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and positive “can-do” attitude

• Expected to promote culture of “excellence in execution”

• Creativity and execution

• Proactive team player and willingness to assist others

• Multi-national experience preferred but not required

• Healthcare industry experience preferred but not required

• Enjoys interacting and participating in an international and diverse team environment.

• High energy level

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to travel within Nigeria & West Africa