Senior Programs Officer Governance And Leadership
Job Description
About Our Client:
Our client has a credible history of organizing and galvanizing action for the enactment and formulation of legal and policy frameworks to advance gender equality and eliminate sexual and gender-based violence. They started operations in October 2017 to complement the program and policy efforts of the government in advancing intersectional gender equality and eliminating all forms of sexual and gender-based violence which undermine women's potential, agency, and freedom.
Job description
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
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.
In line with our Policy, we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially women.
Benefits
What We Offer
Salary 400,000- 450,000Gross
Opportunity to shape a national leadership pipeline for feminist governance.
Platform to work at the intersection of student movements, policy spaces, and systems-change.
A supportive feminist work environment grounded in reflection, learning, and rigor.
Competitive compensation.
Opportunity to lead a nationally significant initiative
Hybrid work arrangement.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Law, International Relations, Public Policy, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Project Management, or a related field; postgraduate qualifications or certifications in compliance, partnerships, grant, or project management are an added advantage. 4–7 years of experience in partnership management, donor relations, compliance, grant management, or stakeholder engagement within nonprofit, development, or social impact organizations. Strong knowledge of donor compliance, organizational governance, risk management, grant proposal development, donor reporting, and institutional partnership management. Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills, with high attention to detail, professionalism, accountability, and commitment to mission-driven work. In line with our client’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policy, we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially women.