Program Officer - WOVEN at Light Up Hope

Program Development and Management

• Support the implementation of WOVEN Program activities in line with strategic goals, approved budgets and the work plans.
• Facilitate business hub development and ensure sustainability through structured support systems.
• Organize and execute financial literacy training sessions tailored for students, ensuring accessibility and relevance.
• Monitor the progress of participants and provide continuous guidance to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Ensure program activities are aligned with the organization’s mission and deliver tangible impact.

Mentorship and Coaching

• Coordinate mentorship programs, connecting students with experienced professionals and role models.
• Identify and engage industry experts, business leaders, and other stakeholders to provide mentorship and guidance.
• Conduct capacity-building workshops on entrepreneurship, leadership, and soft skills to enhance students’ preparedness for the work/business world.
• Develop and implement tracking systems to measure the effectiveness of mentorship activities.

Business Hub Development and Enterprise Support

• Provide technical assistance in establishing and strengthening student-led businesses.
• Support the development of sustainable business models for student enterprises.
• Guide students on product development, marketing strategies, and financial management for their ventures.
• Establish monitoring mechanisms to track business performance, identify challenges, and provide necessary interventions.
• Design and implement financial literacy programs to equip students with essential money management skills.
• Develop training materials covering savings, investments, budgeting, and financial decision-making.

Networking, Partnerships, and Stakeholder Engagement

• Support in building and maintaining strong relationships with potential partners, including private sector players, government agencies, and nonprofits.
• Assist in organizing networking events, career fairs, and business pitch competitions to connect students with opportunities.
• Facilitate linkages between students and business mentors, funders, and internship opportunities.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities to support program sustainability and expansion.

Reporting and Monitoring and Evaluation

• Assist in development of monthly, quarterly, annual, and activity narrative reports
• Evaluate the impact of financial literacy training and adapt approaches based on student needs and feedback.
• Respond to requests by US Based staff for collection of photos and information on the program to be used for fundraising and program update purposes.
• Participate in documentation of Program Change Stories and Assessments to measure Program impact on the beneficiaries and other stakeholders
• Consistently provide updates on the available platforms concerning beneficiaries including but not limited to change stories and photos, videos, testimonials, etc.

Job Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in implementing youth development, entrepreneurship, mentorship, or financial literacy programs.
• Demonstrated success in establishing business hubs or youth-led enterprises.
• Experience working with educational institutions, private sector partners, and government agencies.
• Ability to foster strong and healthy relationships with college-going students
• Strong track record in networking, partnership development, and stakeholder engagement.