Program Officer at Rolan Foundation

Rolan Foundation is a not-for-profit organization established with a mandate to create a realistic, effective, and impactful difference in the lives of vulnerable and less-privileged persons living in urban, rural, and hard-to-reach communities in Nigeria. We achieve this through three-pronged approaches: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Capacity Development, and Welfare.

About the Job

Job Title: Program Officer (Female)

Location: Ondo Town, Ondo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The applicant will play a key role in designing, implementing, monitoring and assessing programs that align with Rolan Foundation’s mission and objectives.
• The applicant must be able to raise funds to carry out programs, collaborate with diverse stakeholders particularly corporate organizations, government agencies and conglomerates.
• The applicant must have a minimum of 5 years working experience with a reputable NGO in Nigeria. Proficiency in Microsoft office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required and will be an added advantage.
• The applicant must be able to oversee program execution, ensuring alignment with established timelines, budgets and deliverables; coordinate efforts among internal teams, external partners and community members to ensure effective program delivery; cultivate relationships with donors, partners, government entities and local stakeholders; collaborate with fund raising teams to identify and secure financial support for programs.
• The salary is attractive and there is a room for growth and development within the organization.

Requirement

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience.
• The applicant must be a female who resides in Ondo town.

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Application Closing Date
25th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: toluwalope.aladesuyi@rolanfoundation.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.