Programs Manager at Catering to Africans in Need (CAIN)

CAIN (Catering to Africans in Need) Educational Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to empowering underprivileged African children and youth with quality education and essential skills to break the cycle of poverty.

As we expand our impact, we are recruiting highly skilled and results-driven candidates to lead our initiatives, drive strategic growth, and ensure effective program execution in the capacity below:

Job Title: Programs Manager

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-Time (1-year contract, renewable)
Work Style: Onsite (5 days a week)

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership – Drive the execution of CAIN’s mission and strategic goals, ensuring measurable impact, growth, and long-term vision alignment.
• Program Oversight – Design, implement, evaluate and scale high-impact educational programs across multiple African countries, focused on empowerment and systemic change.
• Data Management and Analysis – Collect, manage, and analyze relevant data from all programs, ensuring CAIN makes data-driven decisions.
• Financial & Resource Management – Lead budgeting, financial planning, and reporting to ensure accountability, transparency, and resource optimization.
• Stakeholder & Partnership Engagement – Build and nurture strong relationships with donors, NGOs, government bodies, corporate partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Operations & Team Management – Oversee daily operations, while managing staff, volunteers, and project teams to ensure smooth and effective program delivery.
• Regulatory Compliance – Ensure full compliance with local and international legal, financial, and operational regulations, including nonprofit and sector-specific standards.
• Fundraising & Grant Management – Secure significant funding through compelling grant proposals, strategic partnerships, and donor engagement. Develop and execute effective, sustainable fundraising strategies.
• Research & Innovation – Monitor trends and emerging practices in education and development, introducing innovative solutions to increase CAIN’s reach and relevance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Education, Social Sciences, Nonprofit Management, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in program management, nonprofit leadership, fundraising, or a similar role.
• Proven track record of implementing and evaluating high impact programs, preferably in the education sector.
• Proven track record of raising funds through grant writing, corporate sponsorships, and major donor engagement.
• Demonstrated expertise in nonprofit compliance, including adherence to regulatory requirements, reporting standards, and governance best practices.
• Strong financial management skills with experience overseeing budgets, managing multi-year funding, and ensuring accurate donor reporting and compliance.
• Exceptional stakeholder management experience, with the ability to engage global funders, policymakers, and corporate partners.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and public speaking skills.
• Deep passion for education and social impact, with a strong commitment to CAIN’s mission.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: N200,000 – N300,000 net / Month, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for growth, performance-based incentives, and professional development.
• The chance to be part of a purpose-driven organization making a real difference in the lives of African children and youth.

Application Closing Date
28th November, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV / Resume and Cover Letter detailing their experience in program management, program expansion, fundraising, grant writing, stakeholder engagement, and delivering high-impact educational programs to: info@cainafrica.org using "Program Manager Application" as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.