Programme Manager
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Job Title :Programme ManagerUnconventional School
Unit: Innovation Directorate
Reports to: Director Innovation Directorate
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Fulltime
About the Innovation Directorate
The Innovation Directorate is dedicated to driving transformative change by equipping individuals with the skills tools and platforms needed to create sustainable data driven and socially impactful solutions to governance and societal challenges. The Directorate oversees several key initiatives including Ready to Run Data Services School of Politics and the Social Enterprise Incubator.
Role Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and resultsdriven professional to support the of innovationdriven initiatives within the Innovation Directorate. The successful candidate will be responsible for program coordination stakeholder engagement datadriven insights and operational across the Directorate s units. This role requires a strong understanding of governance leadership development and social impact as well as the ability to work collaboratively with crossfunctional teams.
Key Responsibilities
Program Implementation & Coordination
Support the planning and of initiatives under the Innovation Directorate
including Ready to Run Data Services and other strategic programs.
Assist in developing training materials workshops and resources for program
participants.
Manage program logistics including scheduling event coordination and resource
allocation.
Monitor program performance ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and KPIs.
Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships
Engage with key stakeholders including faculty mentors political leaders and
program participants to enhance program impact.
Support the establishment and maintenance of partnerships with external
organizations funders and thought leaders in governance leadership and innovation.
Represent the Innovation Directorate in external meetings conferences and events.
Data & Impact Measurement
Work closely with the Data Services unit to track program effectiveness and generate insights for continuous improvement.
Support the development of reports case studies and success stories that demonstrate program impact.
Maintain a centralized database for program participants stakeholders and key
metrics.
Strategic Support & Innovation
Contribute to the development of innovative program models and strategies to
enhance the reach and effectiveness of the Directorate.
Conduct research on best practices in governance leadership development and social impact to inform program design.
Provide strategic recommendations to the Director on emerging trends and
opportunities in the innovation and leadership space.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelors or Masters degree in Monitoring & Evaluation Public Policy Political
Science Development Studies Business Administration Social Sciences or a related
field.
5 years of experience in program management governance initiatives leadership
development or social innovation.
Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) expertise including
designing and implementing M&E frameworks data collection impact assessment and adaptive learning strategies.
Proven ability to develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for program
effectiveness.
Knowledge of / experience with quantitative and qualitative research methodologies data analysis and visualization tools (e.g. Excel Power BI).
Strong understanding of political leadership civic engagement and capacitybuilding programs.
Experience in report writing stakeholder reporting and donor reporting using data driven insights.
Excellent organizational communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently take initiative and thrive in a fastpaced environment.
Preferred Skills
Experience using MEAL tools and methodologies such as Theory of Change
Logframes ResultsBased Management (RBM) Outcome Mapping and Most
Significant Change (MSC).
Familiarity with governance ecosystems in Nigeria and Africa.
Ability to synthesize data and communicate findings effectively to different audiences (technical and nontechnical stakeholders).
Strong project management skills with proficiency in tools like Excel PowerPoint
Power BI and data visualization platforms.
Ability to work across teams and foster a culture of learning and continuous
improvement.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to using PMMSP25 as subject of the mail.
Employment Type
Full Time
