Project Manager at Venture Women Fund

Venture Women Fund (VWFunds.org) is a newly established Non-Governmental Organization, registered to drive the corporate social responsibility initiatives of Mojec Holding with the aim of providing resources such as capital, technology, and networks, thus offering mentorship, Incubator & Accelerator fellowship programs to female entrepreneurs in Nigeria.

As we continue to expand our operations, we are actively recruiting a talented expert to drive the vision and mission of VWF in the capacity below:

 

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Execution:

  • Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for the VWF initiative, aligning with the Visionaire’s mission and objectives.
  • Lead the planning and execution of the VWF programs and initiatives aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs.
  • Identify programmatic areas for support and interventions within the areas of Women’s Economic Empowerment; Finalize country strategy documents, programme/ project proposals, briefs, policy dialogue and other documents related to increasing women access to economic opportunities;
  • Organize periodic consultations with key stakeholders, women leaders, to gather inputs on programme design, as necessary.

Resource Mobilization and Partnership Building:

  • Identify and cultivate partnerships with organizations, institutions, and donors to secure funding and resources for VWF initiatives.
  • Facilitate capacity-building workshops, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing forums to equip Formal & Informal sector women entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to succeed in business.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and strategic partners to leverage expertise, networks, and resources to support women entrepreneurs effectively.

Event Planning and Management:

  • Lead the planning and execution of the grand launch event / Conference for the VWF initiative.
  • Coordinate logistics, manage budgets, and oversee event marketing and promotion to ensure successful participation and engagement.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:

  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including women entrepreneurs, investors, government agencies, and community leaders.
  • Serve as the primary spokesperson and ambassador for the VWF initiative, representing its mission, vision, and impact to internal and external audiences.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

  • Establish monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness and impact of VWF initiatives, tracking key performance indicators and outcomes.
  • Generate regular reports and updates for stakeholders, donors, and partners,highlighting achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.

Requirements
Education:

  • Degree or equivalent in Economics, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Human Rights, Gender / Women’s Studies, International Development, or other relevant fieldis required.
  • A project/programme management certification would be an added advantage

Experience:

  • Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience at NGO related development projects;
  • Technical expertise and previous work experience in applying economic empowerment principles, piloting or applying of innovative approaches to income generation for women, and economic empowerment of women
  • Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is an asset.

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications & Resume to: hr@mojec.com and copy: adewumi@mojec.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Applicants should please put their current salary and location in the body of the mail

Application Deadline 16th March, 2024.


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