Program Manager (PM)

The pm reports to the country director:

Responsibilities:

Take lead in the design and implementation of the political party program to improve the capacity of political parties.

Track and brief staff/consultants on the political and policy developments, legislative changes, technical developments in the country that affects the organizations activities and objectives.

Contributes to the development of funding proposals and formulation of implementation plans.

Provide technical assistance programs and materials and implementation of capacity building activities for political party performance.

Assist the country director in the management of specific project activities including staff supervision.

Master’s degree preferred in governance, development, social sciences, or project management.

At least 8 years at management level) experience with a CSO, or appropriate internationally recognized institution, with experience in gender mainstreaming and work with underrepresented groups.

Strong understanding of Nigeria’s political system and political parties.

Institutional capacity, building experience, project design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills desirable.

Preference will be given to candidates will demonstrate training experience specifically manual design, organizing and conducting trainings.

Experience with evaluation and impact reporting’s to donors, especially USAID etc.