Programs Manager at REES Africa

Programs Manager 

Duration: 3 months contract with a potential to become permanent employment 

Terms: 60% Onsite, 40% Remote

We are looking for a high-performing individual to lead our team across a wide range of initiatives. REES Africa (Renewable Energy & Environmental Sustainability for Africa Initiative) is a youth-led non-governmental organisation positioned to redefine lifestyle by creating renewable energy access in most vulnerable rural & marginalised areas and promoting environmental sustainability through advocacy & actionable projects.

As the Programs Manager, you will be responsible for the overall and day-to-day direction of the nonprofit and the deployment of innovative ideas to achieve our bottom line. As part of your duties, you will report to the Board of Trustees, collaborating with our strategic leadership to fulfil the goals and objectives of the nonprofit.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of REES Africa, coordinating with the administrative, volunteer, and management teams.
• Develop a yearly work plan with our management team, including goals, objectives, inputs and outcomes, and the timeline for the projects and events to be executed by REES Africa.
•  Develop an annual budget, fundraising plan, and grants management with the Finance Director.
• Represent REES Africa and our interests at engagements and interfaces with partners, potential partners, volunteers, and donors.
• Keep our board of directors fully informed on conditions, opportunities, issues, and challenges for REES Africa and the environment in which we operate through quarterly meetings.
• Develop and coordinate our policy and project advocacy programs, including maintaining an effective stakeholder engagement plan.
• Ensure program quality and consistency with our mission through ongoing evaluation of all programs and services to determine effectiveness and participant and member satisfaction.
• Lead our communications strategy, ensuring that our brand's messaging reaches global and local audiences.
• Lead and manage the entire REES Africa volunteer community, ensuring that the wellbeing and welfare of community members are prioritised.
•  Develop programs and provide technical assistance to programs
• Ensures compliance with internal and external regulations.
•  Ensures program completion while adhering to a budget, scope, and schedule requirements.
• Develops/Reviews work plans and supports related program objectives and deliverables.
•  Maintain existing partnerships and grow the organisation's network of strategic partners.
• Work with team to identify and apply for grants, research, and report writing
• Provide regular reports for internal and external use and facilitate effective partner working relationships
• Monitoring and evaluation processes and current debates around aid effectiveness- able to execute fieldwork with little or no supervision

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelors or its equivalent (or related disciplines) from a recognized institution interested in sustainability and youth development in Nigeria and Africa.

• Passion & prior experience in similar roles for NGOs is compulsory.

• Community development experience is preffered.

• Understanding of renewable energy and sustainability 

• Have experience in solar training or installation or must be willing to learn

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

•  Strong critical thinking skills, ability to solve problems, and resourcefulness.

•  Excellent computer skills, MS Office, Google doc.

• Demonstrate project management experience.

• Be able to multitask, prioritise, and manage time effectively.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Current development thinking and debates concerning development and energy access- sustainability sector in particular.

• Available to travel 

•  Previous experience of leading a youth-led organisation and understanding of project management and experience with innovative youth-centred programs (added advantage)