Program Manager

3 days ago

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria Del-York Group Full time

Role Summary

To support Life Africa Mission, we are seeking an exceptionally organized and hands-on Programs Manager to drive the administrative and operational needs of the Foundation. This role combines program coordination, office operations, donor support, and event logistics, requiring a professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, understands systems thinking, and can translate high-level plans into concrete outputs.

  • Translate the Foundation's strategy into operational project plans and execution timelines.
  • Oversee day-to-day implementation of all programs and pilots.
  • Develop and maintain internal program trackers and shared dashboards.
  • Supervise third-party implementation partners and vendors to ensure timely and quality delivery.
  • Lead documentation, enforcement, and regular audits of SOPs across programs and support functions.
  • Coordinate internal workflows, scheduling, and reporting mechanisms.
  • Manage procurement, vendor onboarding, and compliance documentation.
  • Support the development and implementation of digital systems (e.g., Hubspot, Notion, Trello, Airtable) for internal knowledge management.
  • Develop and track program budgets in collaboration with Finance and Programs teams.
  • Monitor actual spend vs. forecast across program workstreams.
  • Ensure financial documentation is complete and audit-ready.
  • Coordinate logistics for fundraising-related events, meetings, and workshops.
  • Assist with drafting proposals, donor briefs, concept notes, and reporting documents.
  • Conduct donor and partner research to support outreach strategy.
  • Maintain an organized and accessible library of proposal templates, pitch decks, and presentations.
  • Accompany the Head of Foundation to events, meetings, and site visits as operational support.
  • Handle minute-taking, follow-ups, and coordination with external stakeholders.
  • Prepare event briefs, pack donor materials, and manage on-the-ground logistics.
  • Ensure post-meeting notes and action items are implemented and tracked.
  • Serve as liaison between the Foundation and implementation partners.
  • Schedule and prepare for recurring check-ins, project reviews, and milestone evaluations.

Skills and Qualification

  • Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Development, Public Administration, or related field (Master's is a plus).
  • 5–7 years of experience in program delivery, operations, or grants management within the social impact or development space.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams under pressure.
  • Experience in donor-funded program delivery and stakeholder reporting.
  • Proficiency with digital project management tools and productivity platforms
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Collaborative and able to manage up/down across multiple teams.
  • Highly organized with attention to detail.
  • Confident representing the Foundation in external meetings and donor settings.
  • Proactive problem-solver with a calm, structured approach.
  • Deep understanding of NGO workflows and compliance expectations.

Qualified Candidates should apply using this link

Job Type: Full-time

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