Head of Programs

Position: Head of Programs

Location: Abuja (Full-time)

Remuneration: N600000 - N700000

About Our Client

Our client is a dynamic non-profit organization committed to advancing gender equity and eliminating sexual and gender-based violence in Nigerias tertiary institutions. Through research advocacy policy reform and survivor-centred interventions they lead groundbreaking initiatives to drive action towards having a gender equitable society devoid of all forms of sexual and gender-based violence.

About the Role

The Head of Programs will play a critical role in providing strategic oversight for the organizations program portfolio ensuring high-quality implementation measurable impact and alignment with our mission and strategic priorities. This role is ideal for a strategic experienced and impact-driven professional with strong expertise in program leadership design implementation and organizational strategy within the nonprofit or development sector.

Job description

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the planning implementation and continuous improvement of organizational programs and projects.
  

• Lead the development and execution of program strategies annual work plans and operational priorities aligned with organizational goals.
  

• Ensure program quality impact compliance and effective monitoring evaluation learning and reporting processes.
  

• Supervise mentor and provide technical guidance to program teams while fostering a culture of accountability innovation and collaboration.
  

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with donors government agencies development partners and other key stakeholders to support organizational growth.
  

• Identify funding opportunities manage program risks strengthen cross-functional collaboration and represent the organization in high-level engagements and strategic forums.
  

• Perform other related related duties that support the achievement of the organizations mission and strategic objectives.
  

• A PhD or Masters Public Policy Political Science Gender Studies Development Studies Economics or a related field.
  

• 79 years of progressive experience in program leadership management and implementation within nonprofit development or social impact organizations.
  

• Strong expertise in program strategy project management monitoring and evaluation safeguarding and results-based programming.
  

• Proven experience leading multi-sectoral programs managing cross-functional teams and engaging donors through proposal development and reporting.
  

• Excellent leadership analytical communication stakeholder management and problem-solving skills with a proactive accountable and mission-driven approach.
  

• Health Insurance (HMO Plan)
  

• Opportunities for Professional Development
  

• A dynamic and impactful work environment focused on empowering women
  

Why you should join our client

They are leading the fight against sexual and gender-based violence through innovation advocacy and survivor-centered programs. By joining this team youll contribute to impactful work that shapes policy drives systemic change and empowers communities especially within Nigerias tertiary institutions.

They offer a supportive inclusive environment where your voice matters your growth is valued and your work makes a real difference. If youre passionate about gender justice and ready to be part of meaningful change wed love to have you on board.