Program Officer

Lopterra Services


Job Location:

Abuja - Nigeria

Salary: Not Disclosed
Experience Required: 4-5years
Posted on: 8 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Senior Program Officer - Governance and Leadership.

Location: Guzape Abuja

Remuneration: 400000 - 450000 Gross


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 Program Officer will support the design implementation and continuous improvement of programs to ensure effective delivery monitoring learning and reporting across organizational projects. The role involves coordinating project activities tracking progress against objectives supporting data collection and analysis and facilitating the documentation of lessons learned and best practices

Job Description

  • Support the expansion of program offerings in alignment with organizational goals and community needs.

  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of existing programs by identifying areas for enhancement and recommending best practices.

  • Assist in the development and implementation of strategic plans for the program team.

  • Collaborate on the creation of risk mitigation plans to address potential challenges proactively and ensure program sustainability.

  • Analyze and monitor how various projects interlink ensuring coherence and efficient resource utilization.

  • Liaise with the Communications Team to increase visibility and awareness of programs through effective storytelling and outreach.

  • Support the integration of program data and impact stories into communication materials and donor reports.

  • Identify internal and external challenges that could impact the achievement of organizational goals.

  • Represent the organization in stakeholder meetings workshops and collaborative initiatives as assigned.

  • Perform other related duties to support the overall success of the organization.



Requirements

Qualifications:

  • A Bachelors degree in Development Studies Social Sciences Public Policy Project Management International Relations or a related field.

  • A least 3 years of relevant experience in program coordination implementation or monitoring within a nonprofit development or social impact organisation

  • Good understanding of programme management principles donor requirements reporting standards and results-based approaches.

  • Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple activities meet deadlines and support programme delivery across teams.

  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams partners and community stakeholders.

  • A proactive detail-oriented mindset strong problem-solving skills and a clear passion for social impact and mission-driven work.



Benefits

  • Health Insurance (HMO Plan)

  • Hybrid work structure

  • 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.




Required Skills:

Bachelors 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. 47 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.

Job Title: Senior Program Officer - Governance and Leadership.Location: Guzape AbujaRemuneration: 400000 - 450000 GrossAbout Our ClientOur client is a dynamic non-profit organization committed to advancing gender equity and eliminating sexual and gender-based violence in Nigerias tertiary institutio...