• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Program Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Project Management 
  
  

Responsibilities

• Lead the refinement of the design and the execution of the Leadership for Equity, Advocacy & Development (LEAD) Fellowship across the 10 selected institutions.


• Oversee the review and expansion of the Campus Champion Manual, including modules for the virtual learning lab, oversee the knowledge delivery platform and identify subject matter experts.


• Manage the virtual learning lab, learning circles, capstone sessions, and fellowship cohort experience.


• Design and coordinate the Policy Lab, intra-campus competitions, regional semifinals, and national finale in Abuja.


• Identify sector and thematic aligned partners and support technical placements for finalist teams in governance and civic organizations.


• Convene advisory meetings, inception sessions, and multi-stakeholder dialogues.


• Broker partnerships with civic organizations, governance institutions, feminist networks, and policy actors.


• Ensure the documentation, knowledge management systems, and dashboard tracking of outcomes.

Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in any of the following fields (or closely related disciplines):
  
  
  
  • Gender Studies ,Public Policy / Public Administration, Governance or Development Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, or Political Science, Law, Social Work, Human Rights, or Peace & Conflict Studies or any related field.Minimum of 3–6 years progressive experience in governance, civic engagement, youth leadership development, gender justice, policy advocacy, or related sectors.
  
  
  
  


• Demonstrated leadership in designing or managing programs, fellowships, or multi-institutional initiatives.


• Strong grounding in feminist principles, power analysis, and systems thinking.


• Proven ability to engage government actors, regulatory agencies, and institutional leadership.


• Exceptional partnership-building, coalition management, and multi-stakeholder convening skills.


• Strong writing, conceptualization, and communication abilities.


• Experience working with young people, student movements, or leadership pipelines is an added advantage.


• Ability to ideate innovative frameworks, develop models, and translate concepts into actionable strategies.


• Availability to travel.