Empowerment for Local Peoples Foundation Recruitment or Project Manager 2023- How to Apply

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Description

As a project manager, your responsibilities include:

• Managing an internet platform that provides financial support to firms in low-income communities and overseeing a research project that assesses the impact of systematic recording on small firms in Lagos.
• Leading monthly outreach and training sessions for small firms in the Lagos market
• Coordinate and maintain relationships with both domestic and overseas project partners.
• Guiding the conduct of preliminary qualitative studies, planning, and developing project ideas
• Recruiting and managing participants and beneficiaries for the projects
• Leading the development of a short program designed to impact small businesses
• Ensuring stakeholder satisfaction with all project mandates
• Evaluating project performance and overseeing all project-related activities and managing the team
• Recruiting and coordinating with a social media manager/company to establish a communication strategy and create media content
• Collaborating with all project teams to achieve the organization’s project goals
• Managing all project activities and executing any additional tasks assigned by the principal investigator.

Qualification Requirements

• A good academic Degree (ideally a 2.1 or higher) from a well-respected university, particularly in the Humanities, Social Sciences, or Arts, is required. Candidates may be asked to take an aptitude test. Those with a Master’s degree are encouraged to apply.
• At least 3 years relevant work experience.
• Exhibits exemplary leadership qualities, including a modest and collaborative attitude, and a willingness to learn.
• Possesses experience in organizing and overseeing projects and teams excellently, utilizing office tools such as Dropbox and Google Docs.
• Adept at communicating and presenting effectively.
• Has prior experience working in underprivileged communities within Lagos.
• Demonstrates a willingness and ability to instruct and improve the skills of others.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: talent@empowerlocals.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Remote work is not possible for this position.