Programme Assistant - Democracy & Governance at a Dynamic and Impact-driven Organization

We are a dynamic and impact-driven organization dedicated to advancing gender equity, political inclusion, and governance reform. Our work focuses on designing and implementing high impact interventions that promote access to resources, representation, and opportunities for women across various sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programme Assistant - Democracy & Governance

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

Job Summary

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Programme Assistant.
• The successful candidate will support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of programmes under our women focused advocacy component.
• This role requires strong organizational skills, a passion for gender equity, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities
Programme Support:

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of democracy and governance programs and initiatives.
• Support the development of programme materials, including reports, presentations, and training manuals.
• Monitor program activities, track progress, and ensure that project timelines and deliverables are met.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Support the engagement and communication with programme partners, participants, and stakeholders.
• Assist in building and maintaining relationships with government agencies, non-profits, and community organizations.

Communication & Outreach:

• Assist in the development and dissemination of programme-related communications, including newsletters, social media posts, and website content.
• Contribute to the creation of promotional materials and outreach strategies to raise awareness of ourdemocracy and governance programmes.
• Support the communications team with programme communications and documentation.

Event Coordination:

• Organizing and coordinating events, workshops, and training sessions related todemocracy and governance.
• Handle logistical arrangements, including venue booking, participant registration, andcoordination with speakers and facilitators.
• Support the development of event materials and ensure effective communication withparticipants.

Research and Analysis:

• Conduct research on best practices, policy developments, and trends related to women'spolitical participation and governance.
• Compile and analyze data to support program planning and evaluation.
• Prepare research briefs, summaries, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Administrative Support:

• Provide administrative support to the programme team, including scheduling meetings,preparing agendas, and taking minutes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of programme activities, correspondence, anddocumentation.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of grant proposals and funding reports.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Gender Studies, or a related field.
• 4 years of experience in program support and administration, or a related role, preferably within the non-profit or development consulting space.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.
• Demonstrated passion for gender equality and women’s empowerment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent research, analytical, and report writing skills.
• Experience supporting program coordination, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy efforts in the governance space.
• Strong understanding of Nigeria’s governance landscape, civic actors, political systems, and regional dynamics.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills.

Salary
N300,000 - N350,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
6th August, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application to: recruitment@salveconsultinglimited.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.