Programmes Officer at LEAP Africa

Nigeria

LEAP Africa is a non-profit organization focused on raising dynamic, innovative, and principled leaders who will drive positive transformation in Africa. We provide relevant and tailored interventions that support effective youth transitions in the area of education, entrepreneurship & employability, civic participation, and social mobility for young Africans.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programmes Officer

Location: Lagos

Core Functions / Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the administration, planning, and implementation of programs and development of initiatives to support the strategic direction and overall delivery of LEAP Africa’s objectives and goals for each project.
  • Organise and lead meetings with all stakeholders to communicate program status and share periodic reports to relevant data gathering, analysis, and post-event reports and recommendations.
  • Prepare periodic reports for funders, stakeholders, and supporters on assigned programs and LEAP Africa’s activities and manage relationships with current and potential funders, investors, and partners of LEAP Africa.
  • Develop system-level advocacy materials for programs; Conceptualisation and development of thought leadership materials such as articles, opinion pieces, and contributions to the organization’s research products.
  • Support fundraising efforts, developing proposals and concept notes for LEAP Africa’s programs, and seeking funding and partnerships (both local and international).
  • Actively participate in community building and maintaining partnerships with other relevant local and international NGOs.
  • Design and manage the budget for programmes, drive growth, and manage costs, ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the use of the initiative’s resources.
  • Identify and deploy appropriate metrics and KPIs to effectively track project/program success in line with LEAP Africa’s PMO.
  • Support the innovation of LEAP Africa’s curricula by engaging in the research & development of original material for LEAP Africa books, program manuals, and Publications.
  • Manage the budget for assigned projects/programs and ensure the transparent and efficient use of the organization’s funds and assets.
  • Adhere to compliance with program policies and processes in planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating programs.
  • Support to facilitate LEAP Africa’s training programs for youth, teachers, and community workers across Nigeria and Africa
  • Report to and work closely with the supervisor in the fulfillment of all your job tasks and deliverables.
  • Engage in other tasks that may emerge as a result of the growth of the organization and as assigned by your supervisor(s).

Behavioural:

  • Follow the strategic direction and guidance of the organization in the development and execution of initiatives that promote a culture in line with LEAP Africa’s values of Audacity, Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Synergy and Excellence, leading to a better organizational culture.
  • Align with the supervision and leadership of your supervisor(s) and model the core values of LEAP Africa
  • Collaborate and support your team to embrace our core values and inspire others to align their actions and behaviors accordingly.
  • Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and accountability, encouraging individuals on collective ownership of organizational values and goals.
  • Embody effective self-leadership, conflict resolution skills related to values alignment, promoting open dialogue, understanding, and reconciliation; escalate persisting issues.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback, learning, and adaptation, leveraging insights to refine leadership strategies and practices in alignment with organizational goals and values.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in any field. (MSc / MBA will be an added advantage).
  • 4 years + of relevant experience as a skilled professional in programme design and delivery, with demonstrated experience in curriculum development and fundraising.
  • High performer with demonstrated experience in strategy execution, designing and generating reports for management, and leading teams and businesses.
  • Ability to conduct stakeholder analysis and reports to strengthen partnerships and leveraging on resources.
  • A self-starter with the ability to transition projects to scale with a high degree of impact.
  • High level of creativity, interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, negotiation skills, sound judgement and strong work ethic.
  • Proficient in the use of MS Office suites, google suite, data entry and analysis skills.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to think holistically about the organisation’s mission and bottom lines.
  • Excellent communication and speaking skills, an influencer with the ability to deliver presentations at major industry events.
  • Entrepreneurial in nature and proactive.
  • Key eye for details and insights.
  • Aligned in thought and actions with LEAP Africa’s values ( ARIISE -Audacity, Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Synergy, and Excellence).

Key Competencies Required:

  • Program and project management Skills.
  • Organisational Skills.
  • Strategic Expertise Skills.
  • Stakeholder Management Skills.
  • Budget Management Skills.
  • Training Facilitation Skills.
  • Impact Measurement Skills.
  • Networking Skills.
  • Risk Management Skills.
  • Fundraising Skills.
  • High Negotiation Skills.
  • Financial Management Skills.

Application Closing Date
10th August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online