Program Manager (PM)

An international non-governmental organization currently implementing a program to improve the participation of key Nigerian stakeholders in electoral and political processes is looking for Nigerian citizens to fill positions within its offices in Abuja, Nigeria. These stakeholders include: political parties, election authorities, media and underrepresented groups such as women, youth and persons with disabilities. The specific objectives of its program are to strengthen capacity of domestic observers and party agents to monitor and state process. Enhance the democratic role and use of new and traditional media in the political process.

 

The pm reports to the country director:

Responsibilities:

Take lead in the design and implementation of the political party program to improve the capacity of political parties.

Track and brief staff/consultants on the political and policy developments, legislative changes, technical developments in the country that affects the organizations activities and objectives.

Contributes to the development of funding proposals and formulation of implementation plans.

Provide technical assistance programs and materials and implementation of capacity building activities for political party performance.

Assist the country director in the management of specific project activities including staff supervision.

Master’s degree preferred in governance, development, social sciences, or project management.

At least 8 years at management level) experience with a CSO, or appropriate internationally recognized institution, with experience in gender mainstreaming and work with underrepresented groups.

Strong understanding of Nigeria’s political system and political parties.

Institutional capacity, building experience, project design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills desirable.

Preference will be given to candidates will demonstrate training experience specifically manual design, organizing and conducting trainings.

Experience with evaluation and impact reporting’s to donors, especially USAID etc.