About this role
Job Description
achieve our strategic growth objectives.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title
Program Analyst (Entry Level Hire - Analyst)
Location
Abuja (FCT)
Description and Objectives
- The Program Analyst will provide technical and operational support for the execution of assigned SCIDaR programs. This will involve day-to-day execution of all program workflows.
Technical Responsibilities – Program Support
Program implementation:
- Support day-to-day execution of the program activities;
- Contribute to a program workstream and escalate program challenges to Program Associate;
- Gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations;
- Ensure close collaboration and coordination with cooperating partners to guarantee smooth implementation of activities and achievement of results;
- Participate in routine technical problem-solving sessions with the primary client and relevant stakeholders to brainstorm implementation challenges and align on decisions to guide the path forward;
Program monitoring and reporting:
- Regularly monitor and review program activities to ensure quality, accountability, and contractual compliance with agreed deliverables and performance indicators as per the scope of work;
- Documenting progress reports and liaising with key stakeholders;
- Participate in structured mid-term and end-term program evaluations;
Education and Experience
- Academic training: Minimum of a Second-Class Upper Bachelors’ degree in International Development, Applied Sciences and Technology, Policy and Strategy Development, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Management, Nursing, Medicine and Surgery, Engineering or similarly relevant field from a reputable university;
- Experience: 0 -3 years of relevant post NYSC experience Strong record of leadership in an academic, professional or extracurricular setting
Required competencies:
Core requirements:
- Compelling evidence of interest in and commitment to the mission of SCIDaR;
- Demonstrated strong strategic thinking, problem-solving and thought leadership abilities;
- Advanced computer usage skills with proficiency in Microsoft® Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
- Demonstrated aptitude for analytics;
- Ability to work effectively with diverse teams at all levels in the organization;
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment;
- Fast learner, open to learning from peers, subordinates, and supervisors collaboratively and at a rapid pace;
- Strong logical reasoning and creative thinking skills;
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work.
- Results oriented performer, experienced in developing and tracking self and team with clear KPIs;
- Strong verbal and written communications skills.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Important Information
- Information Security Management System Responsibilities: All employees are responsible for supporting and maintaining the organization’s information security posture by adhering to established security policies, participating in mandatory training, safeguarding data and systems, promptly reporting security incidents or suspicious activities, and applying best practices in the secure use of technology and information handling.
- Non-acceptance of compensation for recruitment: SCIDaR neither requires nor accepts any form of payment or compensation from candidates in connection with its
- recruitment or selection processes. If you are approached by anyone requesting payment on behalf of SCIDaR, please report it immediately to: [email protected]. Any such requests are fraudulent and not authorized by the organization.
- Equal employment opportunity statement: SCIDaR is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, colour, religion, gender, national