Lopterra Services Limited - Our client is a dynamic non-profit organization committed to advancing gender equity and eliminating sexual and gender-based violence in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Through research, advocacy, policy reform, and survivor-centred interventions, they lead groundbreaking initiatives to drive action towards having a gender equitable society devoid of all forms of sexual and gender-based violence.
They are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head of Programs
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
- The Head of Programs will play a critical role in providing strategic oversight for the organization’s program portfolio, ensuring high-quality implementation, measurable impact, and alignment with our mission and strategic priorities.
- This role is ideal for a strategic, experienced, and impact-driven professional with strong expertise in program leadership, design, implementation, and organizational strategy within the nonprofit or development sector.
Job Description
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of organizational programs and projects.
- Lead the development and execution of program strategies, annual work plans, and operational priorities aligned with organizational goals.
- Ensure program quality, impact, compliance, and effective monitoring, evaluation, learning, and reporting processes.
- Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to program teams while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration.
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with donors, government agencies, development partners, and other key stakeholders to support organizational growth.
- Identify funding opportunities, manage program risks, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, and represent the organization in high-level engagements and strategic forums.
- Perform other related related duties that support the achievement of the organization’s mission and strategic objectives.
Requirements
- A PhD or Master’s Public Policy, Political Science, Gender Studies, Development Studies, Economics, or a related field.
- 7–9 years of progressive experience in program leadership, management, and implementation within nonprofit, development, or social impact organizations.
- Strong expertise in program strategy, project management, monitoring and evaluation, safeguarding, and results-based programming.
- Proven experience leading multi-sectoral programs, managing cross-functional teams, and engaging donors through proposal development and reporting.
- Excellent leadership, analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills, with a proactive, accountable, and mission-driven approach.
- In line with our client’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policy, we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially women.
Salary & Benefits
- N600,000 - N700,000 Monthly
- Health Insurance (HMO Plan)
- Opportunities for Professional Development
- A dynamic and impactful work environment focused on empowering women
Why you should join our client:
- They are leading the fight against sexual and gender-based violence through innovation, advocacy, and survivor-centered programs.
- By joining this team, you’ll contribute to impactful work that shapes policy, drives systemic change, and empowers communities, especially within Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.
- They offer a supportive, inclusive environment where your voice matters, your growth is valued, and your work makes a real difference. If you're passionate about gender justice and ready to be part of meaningful change, we’d love to have you on board.
Application Closing Date
6th August, 2026.
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