Program Associate

Qualifications

• Graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree or a Higher National Diploma in any social science discipline or its equivalent.
  
• Must possess a second-class upper (2.1) /Upper credit or above.
  
• Additional professional certifications or postgraduate qualifications are an added advantage
  

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role
  
• Proven experience in social work practice
  
• Strong computer skills, with knowledge of relevant publishing software, such as but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
  
• Extremely strong in written and oral English language, with research writing skills
  
• Superior oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on creative approaches, attention to detail, and efficient delivery methods
  
• Must be very strong in report writing
  

• S/he will assist in ensuring that all Widows’ requests are swiftly responded to and in a professional manner
  
• S/he will assist in ensuring that there is accurate recording and enrolment of all Widows in the Widows database
  
• S/he will assist in updating the WINGS Widows database periodically
  
• S/he will serve as the first point of contact for the WINGS Widows
  
• S/he will coordinate the periodic WINGS meetings and plan for the logistics
  
• S/he will raise memos for administrative and logistic expenses and do the required retirements
  
• S/he will assist the program team to ensure that all WEWE’s GlobalGiving project activities meet effective programming standards and best practices established by the donor and the Nigerian Government
  
• S/he will assist in basic bookkeeping of donors’ cash inflows and disbursements to beneficiaries
  
• S/he will assist in being responsible for all communications and correspondence between Widows and the Executive Director.
  
• S/he will assist in providing advisory services to the widows
  
• S/he will assist in being engaged in helping to analyze and collect evidence and schedule widows’ hearings.