Project and Programme Management Specialist – (West and Central Africa) at Plan International

Plan International was founded over 75 years ago with a mission to promote and protect the rights of children. The organisation was set up by British journalist John Langdon-Davies and refugee worker Eric Muggeridge in 1937, with the original aim to provide food, accommodation and education to children whose lives had been disrupted by the Spanish Civil War. Langdon-Davies conceived the idea of a personal relationship between a child and a sponsor – a model that puts the child at the centre, and remains the core of what we do. Today, Plan International is a global organisation that is active in over 70 countries to advance children’s rights and equality for girls. Who We Are We work with communities around the world to end the cycle of poverty for children.

Position: Project and Programme Management Specialist – (West and Central Africa)
Location: Nigeria

The Opportunity 

This position will lead in strengthening Project Management including the development of a strong project management culture globally with focus on the Middle East and Southern Africa programs. The role is part of the Global Hub Project and Funds team. It is a strategic, hands-on role that will work directly with Country Offices in strengthening project cycle management through assessments, training, generating policies, procedures and guidance that will strengthen how we deliver impactful programs that embed quality, consistency and innovation.

The Individual 

• This is an important role that will engage strategically across functional and geographical boundaries across the organisation. Therefore, you will be required to have demonstrable experience in managing INGO programmes in the field both at strategic and operational levels. Experience developing global procedures and guidance for INGO programme and project management, building capacities in project management through direct and remote support is also essential. To engage effectively you will need to be fluent in French.
• You will need to be proactive, diligent, and results-focused with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• With strong collaboration and networking skills, you will need to influence, engage and build cooperation across multiple stakeholders with different perspective.

Application closing date: November 11, 2025

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Go to Project and Programme Management Specialist – (West and Central Africa) at Plan International to apply