Programmes Manager

OVERVIEW

LEAP Africa is recruiting a Programmes Manager to design, manage and deliver high-impact youth-focused programmes aligned with the organisation's strategic goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Director of Programmes and Programmes Committee to plan and implement LEAP Africa's programmes.
• Coordinate programme design, conceptualisation, curriculum development and development-focused products and services.
• Develop and implement strategies for the Programmes Unit.
• Track programme scope, budgets, timelines and deliverables and promote transparent use of funds.
• Serve as a trainer, facilitator and resource person for local and international engagements.
• Prepare, manage and control programme budgets.
• Lead and mentor programme staff and monitor achievement of workplans and objectives.
• Develop high-quality donor proposals with accurate budgets and coherent programme designs.
• Cultivate relationships with local and international partners.
• Coordinate annual conferences and flagship programmes.
• Manage stakeholders, alumni sustainability and programme advocacy materials.
• Contribute to thought-leadership products and support organisational fundraising.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in any field is an added advantage.
• Ten years of strong programme-related experience.
• Five years of hands-on experience in youth leadership development.
• Experience in programme design and delivery, policy analysis, monitoring and evaluation.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder-management, facilitation, proposal-development and budgeting ability.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Employment type: Full-time

Duty station: Lagos, Nigeria

Application deadline: 21 September 2026.

Applicants must complete LEAP Africa's official recruitment form accurately.

Qualified applicants should review the complete job description and submit their applications through the official recruitment platform.

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