Program Manager

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.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for growth, performance-based incentives, and professional development
• The chance to be part of a purpose-driven organization making a real difference in the lives of African children and youth.

Remuneration: NGN 200,000 – 300,000 Monthly Net (depending on experience and qualifications) 

Application Deadline: November 28th 2025

Job Type: Full-Time (1-year contract, renewable)

Work Style: Onsite (5 days a week) 

How to Apply: Interested candidates should send their resume and a cover letter detailing their experience in program management, program expansion, fundraising, grant writing, stakeholder engagement, and delivering high-impact educational programs. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Join us in transforming education and expanding CAIN’s impact across Africa!