• Application Deadline: Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Programme Manager



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 - 6 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Project Management 
  
  

Our client, a community-driven initiative focused on empowering vulnerable populations is looking to hire a Programme Manager who will lead the strategic planning, funding, execution, and evaluation of the organization’s initiatives, ensuring operational excellence and long-term sustainability.

The role will focus on:

• Securing funding through partnerships, grants, and corporate sponsorships.


• Developing and managing community-driven projects, including food distribution, education support, and skills training.


• Engaging donors, volunteers, and stakeholders to sustain and expand the initiative.


• Leveraging technology and data to enhance efficiency, track impact, and optimize resource allocation.

This is a high-impact leadership role requiring strong project management expertise, financial acumen, and stakeholder engagement skills to drive the initiative’s success.

Responsibilities

Programme Development & Execution

• Design and implement quarterly outreach programs in alignment with the organization’s strategic pillars.


• Oversee education support programs, including scholarships and school reintegration initiatives.


• Develop and manage skills training and venture support programs to enhance economic empowerment.


• Ensure smooth execution of medical outreaches, family support initiatives, and community engagement activities.


• Establish and enforce monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess impact and effectiveness.

Fundraising, Grant Writing & Donor Relations

• Develop and execute fundraising strategies to secure sustainable financial resources.


• Identify and apply for grants, corporate sponsorships, and government funding opportunities.


• Cultivate and maintain relationships with corporate donors, international foundations, and individual philanthropists.


• Oversee the Adopt-a-Child initiative and other donor engagement programs.


• Ensure transparent financial management and compliance with funding agreements.

Stakeholder & Community Engagement

• Build and strengthen partnerships with NGOs, government agencies, religious institutions, and private sector organizations.


• Mobilize volunteers, community leaders, and corporate sponsors to support program execution.


• Represent the organization at fundraising events, networking forums, and policy advocacy meetings.

Operations & Team Leadership

• Establish and lead a high-performing project team to drive efficiency and impact.


• Oversee logistics, procurement, and distribution processes for outreach programs.


• Develop risk management strategies to address operational challenges.


• Ensure adherence to best practices in project governance and compliance.

Data & Impact Measurement

• Implement real-time tracking systems to monitor program reach and effectiveness.


• Prepare impact reports and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.


• Use data-driven insights to optimize resource allocation and program design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related fields.


• Minimum 5 years' work experience with at least 2 years' experience in programme/project management, preferably in the humanitarian, social impact, or development sector.


• Proven track record in fundraising, donor relations, and financial management.


• Experience in community engagement, volunteer management, and stakeholder coordination.


• Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, and impact measurement frameworks.


• Experience in logistics and supply chain coordination.


• Project planning, budgeting, and execution expertise.


• Ability to analyze data and generate impact-driven reports.


• Fundraising, sponsorship & grant writing proficiency.

Must have skills

• Strong problem-solving and crisis management abilities.


• Strong leadership, people management, and negotiation skills.