Employment Type: Contract (3 months with possibility of extension) 
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Technical Project Associate to join our nonprofit organization. As a Technical Project Associate, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the planning, execution, and management of projects aimed at advancing our mission. You will collaborate with the project manager,... team members, and partners to ensure the successful implementation of our initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:

Assist in planning, organizing, and coordinating project activities, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation. 
Maintain thorough and organized project documentation, including project plans, progress reports, and meeting minutes.
Assist in the planing, coordination, and delivery of training programs on cutting-edge R/ Python ensuring excellent learning experience.
Assist in preparing training curriculum and design various instructional techniques to engage participants and optimize learning outcomes.
Monitor project progress, track key milestones, and oversee the completion of project tasks within established timelines.
Identify potential project risks and challenges, and collaborate with project leads to develop mitigation strategies.
Support the efficient allocation of project resources, including volunteers, materials, and funding.
 Assist in research execution and data analysis to inform project decision-making and drive evidence-based strategies.
Engage with the community and stakeholders to gather feedback, share project updates, and foster collaboration.
Provide administrative assistance to project managers, including scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and managing project-related documentation.

 Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in any relevant field
Proficiency in advanced Excel and project management tools (proficiency in Python /R is a plus). 
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Passion for social change and community development.

Benefits:

Monthly salary between #120,000 and #150,000.
Opportunities for professional development and growth.
Meaningful work that contributes to positive social impact.
Collaborative and mission-driven work environment.
Access to non-profit sector insights and networks. more

Position: Training Manager
Organization: Empowerment for Local People Foundation (ELP)
Job Summary/ Overview:
As a Training Manager for  Empowerment for Local People Foundation (ELP), your primary responsibility is to develop  an effective training curriculum, consolidate it into comprehensible modules to enhance the skills and knowledge of small and medium scale enterprises (SME) vendors... enrolled in the organization’s business school. You will play a crucial role in structuring and coordinating training programs across diversified training methods including online platforms like Whatsapp, Telegram e.t.c. You are to ensure that the training is well planned, effectively delivered by identifying specific training needs and implementing the best approach in order to fulfill the business school mission and objectives.
Key Responsibilities:

 Plan, coordinate, and deliver  training sessions for SME vendors suitable for delivery on internet based cross-functional platforms.
Design and develop training materials in a structured manner including manuals, resources, presentations and translating them into daily and weekly modules.
Design various instructional techniques and adult learning principles to engage participants and optimize learning outcomes.
Develop and implement evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness of training programs.
Collect feedback from participants to gauge satisfaction and identify areas for improvement.
Maintain accurate records of training activities,online attendance / participant engagement and evaluate results.
Prepare reports on training initiatives, outcomes, and impact for management and stakeholders.
Share best practices, lessons learned, and success stories related to training interventions.

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., education, human resources development, organizational psychology, business administration).
Proven experience as a training manager or in a similar role, preferably in an NGO or nonprofit environment.
Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills.
Proficient in creating and delivering training content using various cross functional online platforms like whatsapp, Telegram e.t.c .
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to manage a learning community, collaborate effectively and build relationships.
Analytical mindset with the ability to gather and interpret data for evaluation purposes.
Passionate about capacity building, professional development, and social impact

Others

Contract Duration : 4 months with possibility of extension.
Contract Term : Full time. Candidate must be reside in lagos .
Basic Monthly Renumeration: N150,000 
Expected Start Date:  as soon as possible. more

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.


Requirement: 


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.


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.


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.


Remote work is not possible for this position. more