Programmes Manager

Oando Foundation is seeking an experienced Programmes Manager to lead the strategic development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of education programmes, while supporting partnerships and resource mobilisation to achieve sustainable programme impact

Job Details

• Location: Lagos, Nigeria
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Experience: Senior level (14+ years project management, including 5+ years education programmes at managerial level)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement education programme strategies aligned with organisational and ESG objectives
• Oversee education initiatives covering foundational learning, climate literacy, STEAM education, and green technology youth pathways
• Lead, mentor, and manage programme teams and implementing partners
• Build relationships with government agencies, donors, and development-sector stakeholders
• Oversee monitoring, evaluation, learning, and donor reporting
• Ensure programme governance, risk management, compliance, and audit readiness
• Manage project budgets, optimise costs, and identify funding opportunities
• Lead technical proposals and expressions of interest to support resource mobilisation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• Project management certification, such as PMP, PMD Pro, or equivalent
• Minimum of 14 years' project management experience, including at least 5 years designing and implementing education programmes at managerial level within a development agency, nonprofit organisation, or corporate foundation
• Proven experience in strategic programme design, team leadership, partner management, M&E frameworks, donor reporting, budgeting, and resource optimisation
• Experience building partnerships with donors, government agencies, and development-sector stakeholders

Additional Qualifications (Advantageous)

• Master's degree in Development Studies, Non-profit Management, or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of Nigeria's basic and secondary education sectors
• Ability to apply local context to global education priorities
• CIPM certification

How to Apply

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