Programme Manager at Work In Nigeria

Work in Nigeria is a talent recruitment and headhunting company based in Lagos Nigeria. Our overall goal is to redefine the recruitment sector by sourcing, shortlisting and placing suitable and top-notch talent in for our client’s businesses. We provide top notch and streamlined recruitment and candidate placement services on a permanent, contractual and interim basis across all grade levels and sectors.

At Work In Nigeria, we also provide employability and career advisory support to individuals and career professionals who require expert coaching and guidance with making career decisions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programme Manager

Location: Warri Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning and execution of programme activities across thematic
• Ensure programmes are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Provide technical guidance and supervision to Programme Officers and Associates.
• Coordinate with internal departments (Operations, Communications, Partnerships, Finance) to ensure seamless programme delivery.
• Establish monitoring and reporting frameworks to track programme performance and impact.
• Review programme reports, data, and documentation for quality and compliance.
• Facilitate learning, reflection, and adaptation to improve programme outcomes.
• Ensure programmes comply with organisational policies, donor requirements,
• and safeguarding standards.
• Identify programme risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• A degree in Development Studies, Public Health, Social Sciences, Education, Public Administration, law or any related field is preferred.
• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field is an advantage.
• At least 5–8 years of progressive experience in programme management, preferably within non-profit, development, or donor-funded organisations.
• Proven experience leading teams, managing multi-stakeholder programmes, and working with donors or grant-funded projects.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Community-oriented, dependable, proactive, empathetic.

Salary 
N300,000 - N500,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: favour@workinnigeria.org using the job title as the subject of the email.