• Application Deadline: Fri, 20 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Programs Manager [Women-focused NGO]


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit 

Our client is an NGO whose primary objective is about empowering women worldwide; with the aim of helping them achieve their fullest potential and becoming what God originally created them to be.

As Programs Manager, the holder of this role will help align operations with the objectives of the Foundation, design empowerment programs, execute strategies, and deliver on key objectives outlined in the organization’s strategic plans and vision.

Reporting line

Founder and Board of Trustees

Scope of work Job responsibility

• Animate the vision and objectives of the Foundation by creating empowerment programs nationwide for women to Start, Grow and Scale-up their businesses


• Provide direction and oversight for the Entrepreneurship Program Management team in terms of strategy design, planning, implementation, review and monitoring


• Supervise business information, and ensure optimal utilization of the Foundation’s
  data and resources


• Oversee the structuring, integration, harmonization and alignment of all Units in the Foundation


• Develop a long-term value-based brand strategy to create local and international awareness of the Foundation’s programs


• Institutionalize and implement an SOP/procedural document for the work-plan and operations of the Foundation


• Come up with diverse initiatives focused on connecting women-entrepreneurs and students to mentors, experienced professionals and investors


• Create an educational structure that infuses experiential programs to build entrepreneurial skills among beneficiaries of the Foundation


• Create and manage the financial sustainability of programming by monitoring grants, series funding, venture capital, angel investments and other financial resources


• Identify collaboration opportunities, events and other interests from local and international prospects that align with the vision and mission of the Foundation


• Ensure a steady pipeline of critical people resources to power the aggressive growth and sustainability of the Foundation


• Actively attend and represents the Foundation at programs and networking events nationally, and internationally


• Structure the development of Accelerator Programs and mentorship networks


• Create financial opportunities for investments in entrepreneurial ventures from the Foundation


• Mentor and counsel students/beneficiaries in entrepreneurship


• Oversee day-to-day operations

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s with over 10 years’ strategy and programs management experience (especially in the NGO or entrepreneurship space)


• Experience in funding development, community outreach, business development for non-profits


• Experience in corporate innovation and venture capital


• Demonstrated mastery of entrepreneurship, program development and investment options for start-ups


• Experience in mentorship programs


• Excellent written and verbal communication


• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining mission focus


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment as a self-starter


• Strong organization and management skills


• Commitment to the mission and values of the Foundation


• Must be a visionary innovator with a vivacious passion for entrepreneurship