Program Officer at Grand Africa Initiative (GAIN)

Grand Africa Initiative (GAIN) is a Pan-African Non-governmental organization helping African young men and women, between 15 and 35 years, develop and harness their unique ideas, talents and abilities for success in education, entrepreneurship, innovation and employment. We train, mentor and empower African youth with digital, leadership, employability and entrepreneurial skills for self-sustenance and professional growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Officer

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

Job Summary

• We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Program Officer to support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of Youth development programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, and implement programs and projects
• Monitor program activities to ensure timely and effective delivery
• Prepare program plans, budgets, and progress reports
• Coordinate with partners, stakeholders, and field teams to ensure program success
• Track program outcomes and support impact evaluation
• Maintain accurate program documentation and records
• Support compliance with donor and organizational requirements
• Identify challenges and recommend improvements to program delivery

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Project Management, Development Studies, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in program coordination, project management, or NGO operations
• Strong organizational, planning, and reporting skills
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities
• Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.

Application Closing Date
9th February, 2026.