Programs Manager at Catering to Africans In Need (CAIN)

Catering to Africans In Need (CAIN) is a Non-governmental organization focused on providing improved education and healthcare to the less privileged in our society.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programs Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time 

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.

Application Closing Date
27th February, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a compelling cover letter detailing their experience and motivation for joining CAIN Educational Foundation to: info@cainafrica.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.