About this role
Volunteer Project and Program Manager
The Hope Spring Community Humanitarian Initiative is a recognized non-governmental organization (NGO) registered with Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). It operates primarily as the Nigerian arm or partner of Hope Spring Water, a UK-registered charity dedicated to improving access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)
Key Responsibilities
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Project & Programme Planning
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Develop comprehensive project and programme plans, including objectives, timelines, budgets, resource requirements, and risk assessments.
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Define project scope, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
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Create detailed work breakdown structures and implementation schedules.
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Implementation & Coordination
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Oversee the day-to-day execution of projects and Programmes.
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Coordinate cross-functional teams, partners, and external stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery.
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Manage resources effectively, including personnel, materials, and budgets.
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Identify and resolve issues or bottlenecks promptly to keep initiatives on track.
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Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
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Establish and implement monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks to track progress and measure impact.
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Collect, analyze, and interpret data to assess performance against targets.
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Prepare regular progress reports, status updates, and final evaluations for management and stakeholders.
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Document lessons learned and recommend improvements for future initiatives.
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Stakeholder Management
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Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, partners, clients, donors, or community stakeholders.
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Facilitate meetings, workshops, and consultations as required.
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Communicate project updates, risks, and outcomes clearly and professionally.
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Financial & Administrative Oversight
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Monitor project budgets and ensure expenditure remains within approved limits.
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Support procurement processes and ensure compliance with organizational policies.
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Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
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Team Leadership & Capacity Building
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Lead, mentor, and support project team members and volunteers.
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Assign tasks, set performance expectations, and provide constructive feedback.
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Promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Development Studies, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of proven experience in project and programme management.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously from initiation to closure.
- Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
- High level of integrity, attention to detail, and results orientation.