Program Officer At Lopterra Services Limited

Jobzilla Services; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy organization in Johannesburg is seeking a Program Officer to enhance program offerings and improve existing programs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience in program coordination within a nonprofit or social impact organization. Responsibilities include liaising with the communications team, representing the organization at meetings, and supporting program sustainability. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on empowering women.

Benefits

Health Insurance (HMO Plan)

Opportunities for Professional Development

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in program coordination or monitoring.
• Good understanding of program management principles and donor requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the expansion of program offerings.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of existing programs.
• Liaise with the Communications Team for program visibility.
• Support the integration of program data into communication materials.
• Represent the organization in stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Time-management skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Development Studies or related field

Job description

Lopterra is a unique training and consultancy organization with offices in Lagos, Nigeria and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Our goal is to provide exceptionally services that meets or exceed our clients expectation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below :

Program Officer

Location : Abuja

Responsibilities

Support the expansion of program offerings in alignment with organizational goals and community needs.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of existing programs by identifying areas for enhancement and recommending best practices.

Liaise with the Communications Team to increase visibility and awareness of programs through effective storytelling and outreach.

Support the integration of program data and impact stories into communication materials and donor reports.

Identify internal and external challenges that could impact the achievement of organizational goals.

Represent the organization in stakeholder meetings, workshops, and collaborative initiatives as assigned.

Assist in the development and implementation of strategic plans for the program team.

Collaborate on the creation of risk mitigation plans to proactively address potential challenges and ensure program sustainability.

Analyze and monitor how various projects interlink, ensuring coherence and efficient resource utilization.

Perform other related duties to support the overall success of the organization.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Project Management, International Relations, or a related field.

Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities, meet deadlines, and support programme delivery across teams.

Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, partners, and community stakeholders.

A proactive, detail-oriented mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and a clear passion for social impact and mission-driven work.

A least 3 years of relevant experience in program coordination, implementation, or monitoring within a nonprofit, development, or social impact organisation.

Good understanding of programme management principles, donor requirements, reporting standards, and results-based approaches.

Health Insurance (HMO Plan)

Opportunities for Professional Development

A dynamic and impactful work environment focused on empowering women.