Program Officer at The Paul Smith Foundation

Abuja

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Paul Smith Initiatives is a non-governmental organization under Smash Technology Limited, committed to empowering and transforming lives through access to healthcare, support for the girl child, and care for the underprivileged. Our mission is to restore dignity, inspire hope, and create lasting impact in vulnerable communities. As we grow and expand our reach, we are building a passionate team of change makers who share our vision. We believe in meaningful work that directly improves lives, and we are looking for individuals who are ready to make a real difference.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Officer

Location: Gwarinpa, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description 

  • We are seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented, and proactive Program Officer to support the planning, coordination, and implementation of various projects and outreach initiatives across the foundation’s thematic focus areas.
  • This role is vital to ensuring the smooth execution of day-to-day program activities, strengthening community relationships, and contributing to the foundation’s mission of empowering vulnerable populations.
  • The ideal candidate must have previous experience working with a non-governmental organization (NGO) or in community development and be deeply committed to creating sustainable social impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and execute program activities in line with the foundation’s mission and objectives.
  • Monitor project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful implementation.
  • Conduct community engagement, stakeholder meetings, and field visits as required.
  • Support proposal writing, donor reporting, and fundraising activities.
  • Work closely with the M&E team to track project outcomes and prepare detailed reports.
  • Maintain strong communication with partners, volunteers, and beneficiaries.
  • Assist with documentation, logistics, and administrative tasks related to ongoing programs.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health, or a related field.
  • 3 – 6 years of experience in NGO programming, project coordination, or community development.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Strong passion for humanitarian work and community impact.

What We Offer

  • Salary: N120,000 – 150,000 Monthly.
  • A dynamic, supportive work environment.
  • Opportunity to make a measurable difference in people’s lives.
  • Professional growth through hands-on project work.

Application Closing Date
10th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail