Lopterra Services Limited – Our client is a social enterprise dedicated to empowering rural women through skill acquisition, entrepreneurial development, and strategic market access. They are committed to fostering economic independence and sustainable livelihoods for women in underserved communities.
They are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Program Officer
Location: Ado Ekiti, Ekiti
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- We are currently looking for a Program Officer to join their team and help expand and implement their programs and projects, leading initiatives that enhance income-generating opportunities for rural women and utilizing digital and social marketing to increase product sales.
Responsibilities
- Strengthen the economic livelihoods of rural women by developing and scaling income-generating programs.
- Implement strategies to enhance digital and social media marketing for products made by rural women.
- Utilize digital marketing tools to improve product visibility, brand positioning, and market access.
- Identify and establish market linkages to expand sales and business opportunities.
- Develop and execute strategies that increase access to finance, training, and resources for women entrepreneurs.
- Provide training on bookkeeping and business development to enhance financial management skills and ensure that women entrepreneurs can effectively track income, expenses, and profitability.
- Partner with the communication team to promote success stories and expand awareness of our programs.
- Conduct research to assess economic growth trends and refine program strategies.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of economic empowerment initiatives, ensuring measurable outcomes.
- Facilitate community-based training on business development, digital literacy, and market access.
- Prepare periodic reports on program performance, tracking key economic indicators and impact metrics.
- Work closely with the finance team to develop a structured growth and market access strategy, incorporating financial planning, pricing models, and sustainable business scaling approaches.
- Support women in improving financial literacy, budgeting, and investment planning to ensure long-term business success.
- Work closely with rural women to improve product quality, branding, and packaging for competitive market positioning.
What They Expect from the Candidate
The ideal candidate should have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business, Social Sciences, Business Development, Development Studies, or a related field.
- At least three years of experience in economic development, entrepreneurship, digital marketing, or program management.
- Proven experience in developing market strategies for rural or small-scale businesses.
- Ability to create and manage partnerships for market access and financial inclusion.
- Excellent research, analytical, and reporting skills.
- Passion for women’s economic empowerment and rural development.
- Strong knowledge of digital marketing tools, including social media management, e-commerce platforms, and online advertising.
- Experience in bookkeeping and working collaboratively with finance teams to develop and implement growth and market access strategies that drive economic sustainability.
Salary and Benefits
- N180,000 monthly.
- Health Insurance (HMO Plan)
- Opportunities for Professional Development
- A dynamic and impactful work environment focused on empowering women.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Application Deadline 7th May, 2025.
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