Strategic Opportunity: Programs & Gender Leadership Development Lead at Goal Women Empowerment Forum (GWEF)

About GWEF

Goal Women Empowerment Forum (GWEF) is a dedicated women-focused organization committed to empowering women and girls across Africa. We focus on strengthening leadership, technical skills, digital inclusion, and economic mobility, with a crucial emphasis on reaching underserved communities.

We are seeking a passionate, disciplined, and mission-driven leader ready to drive the strategic development and expansion of our core programs, particularly those focused on gender equity and leadership empowerment.

The Role: Programs & Gender Leadership Development Lead

Location: Nigeria (Flexible, Remote-Friendly) Employment Type: Full-time

This is a key, remote-friendly, and outcome-based leadership role. The Lead will be responsible for the strategic oversight, coordination, and expansion of GWEF’s primary intervention areas, ensuring that a robust gender lens is applied to all leadership and economic strengthening initiatives.

Core Responsibilities (What You Will Drive)

The Lead will manage program execution, strategic partnerships, and community mobilization:

1. Women’s Leadership and Mentorship Programs

• Curriculum Implementation: Oversee the successful implementation and continuous improvement of women’s leadership and mentorship programs designed to build confidence, civic participation, and entrepreneurial capacity.
• M&E Integration: Work with the monitoring team to track leadership outcomes, ensuring programs result in measurable positive transformation for participants.

2. TVET Coordination and Partnerships

• Enrollment Strategy: Coordinate strategic efforts to maximize enrollment in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs across key implementation states.
• Partnership Building: Develop and manage partnerships with TVET centers, governmental bodies, and industry stakeholders to ensure training quality, certification, and direct pathways to employment or self-employment.

3. Alliance Growth and Advocacy

• Southwest Gender Equity Alliance: Strategically lead the growth, coordination, and activity of the Southwest Gender Equity Alliance, strengthening its advocacy capacity and expanding its regional influence.
• Policy Influence: Translate program impact data into advocacy messages to influence local and state-level policies related to women’s economic rights and digital inclusion.

4. Community Engagement and Program Reporting

• Mobilization: Lead community engagement activities, ensuring programs are responsive to local needs, culturally appropriate, and deeply supported by community leaders.
• Reporting: Ensure timely and high-quality program reports are generated, detailing progress, challenges, success stories, and financial expenditure against targets for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Gender Mainstreaming: Serve as the internal expert for integrating gender equality principles and safeguarding measures across all GWEF program designs and field activities.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a strategic program manager with a deep passion for gender equity and proven experience scaling development initiatives.

Requirements

• Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification in Gender Studies, International Development, Public Administration, Education, or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience (4+ years desirable) in program management, with significant exposure to gender equality, women’s empowerment, or TVET programs.
• Proven ability to coordinate complex projects across multiple locations and manage relationships with diverse partners (government, CSOs, community leaders).
• Strong leadership skills in mentoring teams and driving collaboration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in developing narrative program reports.
• Deep understanding of the Nigerian context, particularly challenges faced by women and girls in rural communities.
• Willingness to travel periodically for field coordination and partnership meetings.

Application Process

Application Closing Date: 22nd December, 2025.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should send the following documents/information to the email address below:

1. Full Name & Contact Information
2. CV or Link to Professional Portfolio (Highlighting program management and gender-focused work)
3. Short Cover Letter (Stating the role, relevant experience, why they want to join GWEF, and availability in hours per week)

Email Submission: Send all application materials to: [email protected]

Subject Line: Please use the following format for the subject of the email: Programs & Gender Leadership Development Lead – [Your Full Name]

Note: For more enquiries, you may contact 09113267614.