Saturday 25 May 2013

Job Vacancy for Program Manager at an NGO in Abuja, Nigeria

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  national and state elections.

  • Enhance the democratic role of and use of new and traditional media in the political process.

  • To promote stakeholder dialogues on the electoral process.


Job Title: Program Manager (PM)

Reporting: The PM reports to the Country Director

Duties and 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 affect the organization's activities and / or objectives

  • Contribute to the development of funding proposals and formulation of implementation plans


Qualification and Experience

  • Master's degree preferred in governance, development, social sciences or project management

  • At least 8 years (3 years at management level) experience with a CSO, or appropriate internationally recognized institution, with experience in gender mainstreaming and work with under-represented groups.

  • Experience with evaluation and impact reporting to donors, especially USAID

  • Experience in building and fostering relationships as well as capacity to communicate fluently with different stakeholders (civil society, media, government, political parties and staff)

  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft


Method of Application

Please send CV and cover letter to recruit2013nigeria@gmail.com by 31st May, 2013.

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