Program Manager/ Legal Officer

Legal Services

Imo

A Legal Service Non – Governmental Organization (NGO) is looking for a suitable candidate for the role of a Program Manager/ Legal Officer in its Owerri Office This is full -time position based in Owerri and reports to the organization’s directors. The Program Manager/ Legal Officer will be responsible for the core management of grants and oversee the day-to-day running of the office including initiating and chatting new courses for the organization as well pursuing funding proposals.

• Minimum Qualification:Degree
• Experience Level:Entry level
• Experience Length:1 year

• Experience identifying sources of NGO funding and drafting grant proposals, as well as managing grants.
• Represent victims of human rights violations in court.
• Ability to gather, synthesize, analyze, and present qualitative and quantitative data.
• Ability to work independently based on agreed work plan and schedules
• Careful attention to details and schedules
• Professional, confident, and personable manner facilitating questioning and discussions with donors and partners. 
• Oversee the coordination and administration of assigned program activities.
• Create, develop, and implement fundraising strategies.
• Research relevant information to improve pragmatic approach, coordinate the execution, and support the implementation of the organization’s programs and activities.
• Proffers new innovations and ideas for the implementation of all existing programs and introduction of new innovative programs/projects.
• Ensure that all implemented activities are in line with and relevant to the mission and vision of the organization.
• Prepare program reports for management, partners, and funders.

• Minimum academic qualification of  Bachelor of Law Degree with 1 - 2 years working experience in NGO or a law firm will be preferred. 
• Passionate, strong commitment to social justice, public interest litigation, and NGO management.
• A lawyer or non-lawyer with a great passion for women’s and girl's rights enforcement.
• Strong experience in human rights or sustainable development goals applications.  
• Willingness to be part of a vibrant upcoming group.

22 Jun, 2023