Programme Assistant, Democracy & Governance at a Leading Non-governmental Organization (NGO)

A leading Non-governmental Organization (NGO) is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programme Assistant, Democracy & Governance

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Programme Assistant,Democracy & Governance will support the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of programmes, particularly underElectHER’swork – Elections, Women’s public life participation & Legislative Advocacy.This role requires strongcoordination &research capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
• The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality programme delivery, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge management while supporting initiatives that advance inclusive governance and women’s political participation.

Responsibilities
Programme Implementation and Coordination:

• Provide operational and administrative support to ensure efficient programme delivery,maintainingaccurateand up-to-date records of programme activities, trackers, and correspondence.
• Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of democracy and governance programmes in line with approved workplans.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, and timelines, proactively flagging risks or delays.
• Assistin developing programme materials including reports&presentations.

Research, Analysis, and Reporting:

• Providestructured researchsupporton governance trends, electoral processes, public policy, and women’s political participation.
• Compile andanalyzedata to inform programme planning, learning, and evaluation.
• Support the preparationofresearchbriefs, concept notes, and high-quality narrative reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to knowledge products that strengthen institutional learning.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Where relevant, support engagement with programme partners, government institutions, civil society organizations, consultants, and community actors.
• Assistin building andmaintainingstrategic relationships across the governance ecosystem.
• Facilitate effective internal communication and information sharing across programme teams.

Communications and Outreach:

• As required, contribute to project related communications, ranging from research support for relevant content development to supporting stakeholder communication.

Event and Logistics Coordination:

• Support the organizationand coordinationofworkshops, convenings, training sessions, and stakeholder engagements.
• Supporteventlogisticsincluding venue selection, participant registration, travel coordination, and speaker liaison.
• Prepare event materials, track attendance, and support post-event reporting.

Administrative and Grant Support:

• Provide administrative support including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and documenting action points.
• Assistin the preparation and submission of grant proposals, donor reports, and funding documentation whererequired.
• Performadditionalprogramme-related duties consistent with the responsibilities of the role.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Administration, International Relations, Gender Studies, Development Studies, Law, or a related field.
• A minimum of three(3) years' relevant professional experience in programme support, advocacy, research, public policy, or nonprofit/development environments.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Salary
N250,000 - N300,000 per month. 

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: recruitment@salveconsultinglimited.com using the job title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.