Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
- The Programme Manager is a strategic, high-impact position responsible for designing, managing, and scaling LEAP Africa’s youth development and leadership programmes.
- You will drive innovation, strengthen systems, inspire teams, and ensure that every programme delivers measurable, transformational impact.
- This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in a mission-driven environment, enjoys building and leading teams, and is committed to Africa’s development story.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Strategic Leadership & Programme Design
- Lead the conceptualisation and design of world-class programmes and curricula.
- Develop frameworks that enhance programme quality, sustainability, and scale.
Programme Delivery & Impact Management
- Oversee end-to-end programme implementation across multiple locations.
- Manage timelines, budgets, reporting, and donor deliverables with excellence.
- Facilitate training sessions and represent LEAP Africa at key engagements.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead and mentor programme staff, fostering a culture of performance and innovation.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure synergy and optimal execution.
Partnerships & Resource Mobilisation
- Build strong relationships with partners, funders, institutions, and stakeholders.
- Develop high-quality proposals and contribute to fundraising strategies.
Advocacy & Thought Leadership
- Create and contribute to articles, policy briefs, research products, and advocacy tools.
- Amplify LEAP Africa’s voice in the youth leadership and social innovation ecosystem.
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for someone who embodies both competence and character:
- At least 10 years of programme experience, including 5+ years in youth development.
- Proven excellence in programme design, project management, M&E, and facilitation.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- A strategic, solutions-oriented thinker with creativity and resilience.
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and presentation skills.
- Passionate about youth, leadership, innovation, and social transformation.
- Deeply aligned with our core values: Audacity, Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Synergy, Excellence