Program Manager at Stand With A Girl Initiative | Abuja, Nigeria
Company/Recruiter: Stand With A Girl Initiative
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Opportunity type
Job
Location
Nigeria, Abuja Federal Capital Territory
Work arrangement
Location-based; remote work not stated
Compensation
Not disclosed
Employer
Stand With A Girl Initiative
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Role shape: Responsibility-led role with a detailed skills profile.
Evidence to prepare: Connect your CV or portfolio to Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Project Management, International Relations, or a related field.; A Master's degree in a related discipline is an advantage.. Use one concrete example that shows you can Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of program activities in Nigeria..
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Job Overview
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of program activities in Nigeria.
- Develop and monitor program work plans, schedules, and timelines.
- Ensure activities align with approved objectives and expected outcomes.
- Coordinate program meetings, trainings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements.
- Monitor implementation progress and address operational challenges.
- Coordinate participant recruitment, selection, and onboarding.
- Maintain communication and relationships with participants, subgrantees, partners, and stakeholders.
- Serve as the primary liaison between SWAG Initiative, Rise Up Together, and program stakeholders.
- Coordinate technical assistance and capacity-building for grantees.
- Conduct site visits to assess progress and identify support needs.
- Track grantee activities and progress against objectives.
- Document implementation challenges, lessons learned, and opportunities.
- Oversee administrative and logistical program requirements.
- Coordinate event planning, travel, procurement, and operational needs.
- Ensure effective utilization and coordination of program resources.
- Maintain accurate program records, documentation, and activity reports.
- Prepare and submit timely program updates and progress reports.
- Ensure effective communication with staff, funders, participants, partners, and vendors.
- Document program achievements, challenges, and success stories.
- Track program implementation against work plans and deliverables.
- Collaborate with Monitoring and Evaluation functions for proper documentation and monitoring.
- Identify implementation gaps and recommend corrective actions.
- Promote accountability, transparency, and quality in program delivery.
- Represent the Program in local media and national events as needed.
- Conduct outreach to potential partners to generate interest and build support.
- Collect leader stories and advocacy accomplishments for social media and website.
- Write blogs and participate in interviews to share program information.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders at community, provincial, and national levels.
- Participate in national task forces, working groups, or advocacy networks representing the Program.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Project Management, International Relations, or a related field.
- A Master's degree in a related discipline is an advantage.
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience with a nonprofit organization, preferably international.
- Must be currently based in Nigeria.
- Ability to undertake local travel up to 20% of working time.
- Demonstrable experience independently managing and coordinating projects or programs.
- Strong understanding of grassroots gender equality issues and challenges affecting women and girls in Nigeria.
- Established working relationships with relevant stakeholders, civil society organizations, and partners in Nigeria focused on gender equality and girls' empowerment.
- Experience participating in or leading advocacy campaigns, social mobilization, and decision-maker engagement.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining effective collaboration with an international team.
- Strong project coordination, planning, and organizational skills.
- Familiarity with data management, documentation, and program reporting.
- Strong administrative, financial tracking, budget monitoring, and financial reconciliation skills.
- Experience using web-based communication tools, digital collaboration platforms, and social media.
- Flexibility to accommodate varying workloads.
- Ability and willingness to undertake international travel when required.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Fluency and strong proficiency in written and spoken English.
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