Program Manager at DKT International

DKT INTERNATIONAL is a social marketing organization whose core mission is the provision of safe and affordable options for family planning, reproductive health, and HIV prevention.

DKT INTERNATIONAL is the largest private provider of contraceptive and reproductive health products and services in Nigeria.

DKT NIGERIA is set to recruit a Program Manager. We are looking for a smart, dynamic, self-motivated, and committed individual to fill this position. The ideal candidate should have experience working with not-for-profit/ non-governmental organizations promoting family planning and maternal mortality. The position reports to the Program Director and it is based in Lagos.

PROGRAM MANAGER

Key accountabilities/responsibilities

• Identify strategic areas for expansion and guide strategic planning or proposal development needed for future program development.
• Develop concept notes and proposals.
• Ensure implementation of programme strategies.
• Coordinate organizations’ various teams and departments towards achieving program goals and targets.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to meet established program objectives including but not limited to increasing contraceptive availability, accessibility, and affordability.
• Improve the distribution and quality of trained service providers, advocating for more youth friendly services.
• Capture and translate current activities in supply chain, sales/distribution, marketing, and media communication to donor organizations.
• Liaise and coordinate current organization activities in order to be captured and presented by the Monitoring & Evaluation team.
• Report writing
• Share programme impact and lessons.

Qualification/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or related field.
• Proven experience proposal writing and successful grants.
• International private donor experience.
• Strong and polished interpersonal & presentation skills; written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex issues in a concise, accessible, and engaging way.
• Strong network and networking skills.
• Experience in family planning, sexual and reproductive health.
• Experience in the planning and execution of largescale projects, including activities planning.
• Excellent analytical (qualitative and quantitative) skills.
• 6 years+ experience in a demanding and fast-paced environment.