Local Program Officer at e-Scape Technologies Limited

About the Role

e-Scape Technologies Limited is seeking a qualified Local Program Officer to join our team in Lagos, Nigeria. This position will play a key role in coordinating program activities, supporting operations, and ensuring effective implementation of our capacity building and entrepreneurship initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings and workshops with beneficiaries and partner MDAs; prepare minutes and track action items
• Support day-to-day operations including scheduling, logistics, and administrative tasks
• Manage basic procurement and inspection checklists
• Assist with training programs, Training of Trainers (ToT), hackathons, innovation and research events, incubation activities, and stakeholder communications
• Compile Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) data for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and maintain records and archives
• Support governance and Program Management Unit (PMU) activities, including master scheduling and implementation roadmaps

Scope of Work

This role encompasses support across multiple program areas:

• Capacity Building: Entrepreneurship courses, Training of Trainers, and mentoring programs
• Programs: Hackathons, innovation and research events, incubation initiatives, and global market and investor linkages
• Facilities & Equipment Support: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), checklists, and operational assistance where applicable
• Monitoring & Evaluation and Communications: KPI tracking, data-driven reporting, and outreach activities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a relevant field
• Minimum of 5 years of post-university professional experience
• Working proficiency in English; local language ability is an advantage
• Proven coordination, documentation (MS/Google tools), and stakeholder communication skills