Programme Lead

1 month ago


Abuja, Nigeria The People Practice Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

WHY WE EXIST ​ Startup founders and CEOs are faced with many challenges from the time they launch; from funding to having a unique product or service, and to having an eager and existing market, amongst others. ​Having the right people on the team can: Help mitigate these challenges Help companies gain traction quicker WHAT WE DO Recruitment + Selection Onboarding + Orientation Facilitation Vertebrae - Policies, Processes, Company Structure, Company Design Mission and Value Realignment + Culture Co-Defining Performance Management (OKRs) facilitation and feedback Compensation and Benefits Management Learning and Development Offboarding and Exit Plus many more bespoke solutions WHY US? We understand startups, having worked with 53 startups and small businesses. We understand technology and leverage it as a tool to simplify people processes.​ We understand and are passionate about people - finding people, empowering people and locking them in.

JOB SUMMARY

Minimum of a Master's Degree in a relevant field such as International Development, Political Science, Public Policy or a related discipline.7 - 8 years practical experience in programme management with the last three actively leading a project team within the Civic space.Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with project management tools.Certification of relevant training in Programme Management for DevelopmentExperience with donor management software and CRM tools preferredMust have skills:Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and persuasively.Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.Passion for social impact and an interest in the nonprofit sector.Ablility to coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with objectives.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with potential partners.A proactive and self-motivated attitude with a willingness to learn and take initiative.Understanding of partnership development and ability to adapt to changing priorities.Ability to analyze complex policy documents and data to provide actionable insights.

RESPONSIBILITIES

High-level Programme Management:Leads the Women Public-life Participation Component of the organization's work, providing strategic leadership through technical hands-on support, structure and coordination.Lead and partner with programme managers and assistants under the women political participation component, ensuring clear direction and programmatic focus, as well as actively collaborating and partnership with various business units.Drive the ideation, planning, implementation, and evaluation of programmes, ensuring alignment and compliance for all donor funded programmeEnsure high-level programme management through clear SOPs, high quality concept note and work-plan development, early planning and timely execution of projects, meaningful internal and external collaborations to drive high-level coordination and implementation.Drive WPP focused work around legislative and citizen engagement ensuring clear programming in line with national and wider external priorities.Contribute to the overall growth of the organization's programming, building linkages and driving collaborations with the Women Economic Empowerment, and Women Peace and Security Components.Implement monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, in collaboration with other team members, to assess the impact of programmes and identify areas for improvement.Building strategic partnerships and collaboration:In consultation with the CEO, drive the development of a women political participation stakeholder strategy for resource mobilization and detailed stakeholder map in alignment with the organization's vision, mission and thematic areas.Maintain good working relationships with donors, counterparts and other critical stakeholders, ensuring a strong resource pipeline.In partnership with the Grant Manager, identify and track relevant funding opportunities through advanced intelligence gathering, strengthened partner relationships, and advisory management on fundraising strategies.In collaboration with the CEO’s office, and communications team, Identify credible engagement platforms for the organization, locally, regionally and globallyRepresent the organization in designated fora to promote, advocate and speak for the organization.Policy Analysis & Advocacy:Possess high-level policy expertise to drive and collaborate with respective technical teams and in close alignment with the CEO, actively supporting the women political participation agenda of the organization Policy & Research Center (EPDC), ensuring the visibility and technical delivery of the organization's Research and Policy Innovation workstream.Conduct extensive research on key policy issues around gender, politics, elections, governance, democracy, equity etc, draft policy documents, opinion pieces, support or lead the delivery of technical reports.Build strategic partnerships and collaboration with key stakeholders across state & national assemblies, key government agencies, institutions, policy networks, working groups and other relevant players in a bid to strengthen the organization policy advocacy & influencing work.Stay abreast of key policy & non-policy issues, discussions, and trends across the organization's focus areas, locally, regionally and globally.Support/lead the facilitation of policy dialogues/ engagements between multi-stakeholders and analysing relevant policy & legal document.Learning and Continuous Development:Participate in training sessions, workshops, and team discussions related to programme and grant application strategies.Keep abreast of best practices and industry trends related to programme administration and compliance.Seek feedback and guidance from Line Manager and team members to enhance skills and knowledge.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Planning, Project management, Ability to coordinate, Policy drafting and development, Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E)

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree


  • Programme Lead

    1 month ago


    Abuja, Nigeria The People Practice Full time

    Our client, a Pan-African organization investing in the inclusion of Women, is looking to hire a Programme Lead who will be responsible for delivering technical management, a progressive evidence-led policy influencing agenda, external relations, and engagement strategy for the referenced component. The selected candidate is a strategist with hands-on...

  • Programme Manager

    2 months ago


    Abuja, FCT, Nigeria Sightsavers Full time

    ABOUT THE COMPANYSightsavers is an international organisation that changes lives for the long term. We work in more than 30 countries to eliminate avoidable blindness and support people with visual impairments to live independently.We do what we do because 80 per cent of blindness in the world is avoidable, and we think that's astoundingly unfair.We do it...


  • Abuja, FCT, Nigeria Sightsavers Full time

    About the roleThe Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data GPSDD, hosted at the UN Foundation, is a dynamic international partnership of over 700 organisations. GPSDD connects stakeholders to address data gaps and harness opportunities for sustainable development.In 2018, GPSDD , Sightsavers and partners, launched the Inclusive Data Charter IDC to...


  • Abuja, FCT, Nigeria WaterAid Full time

    Job purposeAccountability for effective CP programme monitoring, thematic reviews and assurance of linkages between strategy and delivery rest with this role. The incumbent will lead the team responsible for designing and implementing an effective programme reflection, monitoring, evaluation and knowledge management architecture.Accountabilities Programme...


  • Abuja, FCT, Nigeria Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Full time

    Roles & ResponsibilitiesThe Team Lead will ensure:Team ManagementFacilitating the development of strategies for managing different aspects of functional operationsManaging staff and ensuring synergy within the teamEnsuring the effectiveness of staff appraisal and development programmesBudget ManagementEnsuring the availability of resources to achieve...

  • Team Lead, Consulting

    2 weeks ago


    Abuja, Nigeria Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Full time

    Roles & ResponsibilitiesThe Team Lead will ensure:Team ManagementFacilitating the development of strategies for managing different aspects of functional operationsManaging staff and ensuring synergy within the teamEnsuring the effectiveness of staff appraisal and development programmesBudget ManagementEnsuring the availability of resources to achieve...


  • Abuja, FCT, Nigeria Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Full time

    Roles & ResponsibilitiesThe Team Lead will ensure:Team ManagementFacilitating the development of strategies for managing different aspects of functional operationsManaging staff and ensuring synergy within the teamEnsuring the effectiveness of staff appraisal and development programmesBudget ManagementEnsuring the availability of resources to achieve...


  • Abuja, Nigeria Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Full time

    Roles & ResponsibilitiesThe Team Lead will ensure:Team ManagementFacilitating the development of strategies for managing different aspects of functional operationsManaging staff and ensuring synergy within the teamEnsuring the effectiveness of staff appraisal and development programmesBudget ManagementEnsuring the availability of resources to achieve...

  • Team Lead, Research

    2 weeks ago


    Abuja, FCT, Nigeria Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Full time

    Roles & ResponsibilitiesThe Associate will;Support and contribute to the strategic vision and the continued evolution of its programmes.Conduct research and development activities for evidencebased advocacy.Conduct relevant data analysis and report writing.Develop concept notes and terms of reference for research and advocacy activities.Deliver desk research...

  • Team Lead, Research

    2 weeks ago


    Abuja, Nigeria Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Full time

    Roles & ResponsibilitiesThe Associate will;Support and contribute to the strategic vision and the continued evolution of its programmes.Conduct research and development activities for evidencebased advocacy.Conduct relevant data analysis and report writing.Develop concept notes and terms of reference for research and advocacy activities.Deliver desk research...


  • Abuja, Nigeria Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Full time

    Roles & ResponsibilitiesThe Alumni Relations Manager will;Digital Platform, Data Management and CommunicationsBuild, maintain and manage the local and international network of The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation alumni via Software, databases, communication tools, activities, and events.Track and ensure alumni contact information, engagement history, employment...


  • Abuja, Nigeria World Food Programme WFP Full time

    ABOUT THE JOB AT WFPThe Job Holder will report to the Head of Management Services. S/he will manage a team of staff to ensure administrative strategies and plans are implemented in support of the Nigeria Country Office. The Job holder will provide technical support to field operations and develop core processes and procedures in the areas of fleet...


  • Abuja, FCT, Nigeria World Food Programme WFP Full time

    ABOUT THE JOB AT WFPThe Job Holder will report to the Head of Management Services. S/he will manage a team of staff to ensure administrative strategies and plans are implemented in support of the Nigeria Country Office. The Job holder will provide technical support to field operations and develop core processes and procedures in the areas of fleet...


  • Abuja, Nigeria GOALPrime Organization Nigeria GPON Full time

    BackgroundGOALPrime Organization Nigeria GPON is a National Social Enterprise Non-Government Organization with a vision to realize a better world for children, young people, and caregivers.GOALPrime is committed to achieving its vision by partnering with all stakeholders to realize a world where children, young people, and caregivers are safe, supported...


  • Abuja, Nigeria Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR) Full time

    ABOUT THE COMPANYSolina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR) is an indigenous nonprofit institution that works to accelerate positive health, social and economic reforms through high-quality program design and implementation, capacity building, implementation science research and knowledge generation, as well as agenda-setting and...

  • Senior Consultants

    2 months ago


    Abuja, FCT, Nigeria British Council Full time

    ABOUT THE COMPANYWe connect people with learning opportunities and creative ideas from the UK. Whether you want to learn or teach English, take an exam, study in the UK or find out about our forthcoming events, this is the place to start.JOB SUMMARYRole-Specific Knowledge and ExperienceThe successful candidate will need to possess the following requirements:...


  • Abuja, FCT, Nigeria Sightsavers Full time

    About the RoleThe Regional Supply Chain Operations Manager RSCOM2 is part of the Programme Supply Chain PSC team. This role supports programme teams and Country Offices COs in supply chain management and compliance with Good Distribution Practice GDP standards.The RSCOM 2 WARO position is field-based and works with other regional roles to provide support to...


  • Abuja, FCT, Nigeria Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR) Full time

    ABOUT THE COMPANYSolina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR) is an indigenous nonprofit institution that works to accelerate positive health, social and economic reforms through high-quality program design and implementation, capacity building, implementation science research and knowledge generation, as well as agenda-setting and...


  • Abuja, Nigeria Robert Walters Full time

    ABOUT THE COMPANYFor over 34 years, businesses across the globe have relied on us to find the very best specialist professionals and we are trusted to help build the careers of the world’s leading executives, job move after job move. It’s a success story we’re proud of and one that’s built on the strength and passion of our people. As the business...


  • Abuja, Nigeria Sightsavers Full time

    About the RoleThe Regional Supply Chain Operations Manager RSCOM2 is part of the Programme Supply Chain PSC team. This role supports programme teams and Country Offices COs in supply chain management and compliance with Good Distribution Practice GDP standards.The RSCOM 2 WARO position is field-based and works with other regional roles to provide support to...