BMGF Senior Program Officer Jobs 2022 – Nigeria NGO Jobs

BMGF Senior Program Officer Jobs 2022 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. BMGF Nigeria looking for “Senior Program Officer”. Applicants with a Master’s degree may apply on or before 15 July 2022.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a merging of the William H. Gates Foundation and the Gates Learning Foundation, is an American private foundation founded by Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates.

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BMGF Senior Program Officer Jobs 2022

The BMGF has published a job vacancy announcement on 02 July 2022 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Senior Program Officer to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Recruiter Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF)
Position Senior Program Officer, Digital Capabilities
Location Abuja, Nigeria
Country Nigeria
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification Master’s degree
Experience Required 10+ years
Application Deadline 15 July 2022

BMGF Job Vacancy 2022

Position Summary & Responsibilities: We are seeking a Senior Program Officer (SPO) to join the new digital initiative and help build it from the ground up. Specifically, the SPO, working within the digital initiative team in the GGO OoP, will be responsible for developing a model to strengthen public sector capability for digital reforms in Nigeria and contributing to the GGO OoP’s digital learning initiative overall.

Roles & responsibilities:

  • Work in close collaboration with internal and external partners, especially government partners, the secretariat, and local technology champion(s), to design catalytic grants to launch and support the digital lab
  • Lead portfolio of grants and investments, including applying and evaluating milestone-based performance objectives and helping to make go/no-go decisions about specific projects and solutions
  • Use opportunities to disseminate knowledge and products developed by grantees and partners in order to extend their impact
  • Build trusted relationships with government partners and other collaborators, manage relationships with grantees, and design models for partnerships and efficient, effective processes for leading partnership activities
  • Consult with grantees and other partners in public and private sectors to enhance impact of grants and to ensure continuous learning. This may include: site visits, providing operational guidance, working with companies, and convening meetings of key partners

Qualification & Experience:

  • Ideally, 10+ years of relevant work experience in technology or digital roles in Low- and Middle-Income Countries, ideally a mix of private sector and government experience
  • Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, economics, business, government, social science or closely related field or Bachelor’s degree with substantial relevant work experience
  • Track record of using agile, iterative approaches to innovation and familiarity with human centered design a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a highly matrixed and diverse work environment, with strong collaboration, consultative and diplomacy skills.
  • Knowledge of the digital ecosystem and relevant network among technology companies, including “big tech” and LMIC ecosystems, and prior experience working with government agencies in sub-Saharan Africa (with experience in Nigeria strongly preferred)

Other Details

  • Contract Type: Full Time
  • Selection Process: Interview
  • Salary: negotiable
  • Application Process: Online

How to Apply BMGF Senior Program Officer Jobs 2022

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

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The Closing Date: 15 July 2022

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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