Senior Program Manager At Equal Access International (Nigeria)

Equal Access International, a registered nonprofit organization (501c3), is a dynamic force for social change, empowering communities worldwide through innovative communication strategies and impactful outreach solutions. Headquartered in the vibrant city of San Francisco, our operations extend across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. We collaborate with diverse social change organizations, leveraging the influential potential of media and mobilizing communities to drive sustainable transformation. Our unique approach combines cutting-edge techniques with deep cultural understanding, enabling us to deliver powerful results and make a lasting difference. Join us in shaping a better future, as we champion equality, access, and global progress…

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit

Location: Kano, Nigeria

POSITION OVERVIEW

To supervise and carry out all of EAI’s activities in Nigeria, the Senior Program Manager will collaborate with the Country Director. The design, execution, and community involvement of the program will be under the senior program manager’s control. In order to promote sustainability, s/he will work with partners to ensure that EAI is providing high-quality programming to communities all across Nigeria. The position has direct reports

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the development and production of content for EAI’s multi-media programming, including but not limited to radio, social media, and television. You will also make sure that existing programmatic workplans are followed, deliverables adhere to EAI’s exacting quality standards, and all donor-funded activities are carried out in accordance with all donor and EAI policies and procedures.
Create a Growth Strategy for the Equal Access International Nigeria Country Office in collaboration with the corporate headquarters by working with the country director.
Establish cooperative working relationships with local, state, and federal government officials as well as foreign and domestic non-governmental groups.
Maintain programming quality by making sure that project deliverables are completed and presented on time, in the correct format, and in accordance with the stringent criteria set by EAI.
Find and record effective replication-ready best practices and lessons learned, and help program staff incorporate them into their work, all while assuring fast, accurate, and expert monitoring and evaluation of our work.
To ensure that quality standards and donor expectations are met, take the lead in the development, compilation, and final reporting of all Equal Access International activities.
Give direction in administering several programs from various funders and program staff members that are dispersed throughout a large area.
Continue to find options for revenue generation through sponsorship, investment, and advertising that will have an impact and integrate programs and activities; keep in touch with both bilateral and multilateral donors ( including USG, Foundations, DFID, EU and others).

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in an area related to international development, business, social sciences, or communication (a Post Graduate degree will be an added advantage).

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 8 years progressively challenging international development experience
A minimum of five years of experience managing, leading, or supervising a team of donors in international donor-funded initiatives.
Significant working knowledge of Nigerian communities, especially in Northern Nigeria.
A demonstrated knowledge of and practical experience in Nigerian community resilience, gender, and/or security programming.
Experience working on women’s, peace and security projects, early warning systems, or early response systems is a distinct advantage.
An advantage is having prior media and advocacy programming expertise.
A track record of working with external funders, manufacturers, suppliers, sponsors, investors, and other partners to coordinate

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

For the purpose of efficiently presenting information, excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required.
Ability to lead, create, and deliver proposals.
Extensive familiarity with Nigeria’s development programming, institutions, and donor community.
Strong creative and analytical skills
Excellent organizational and managerial abilities, including the capacity to multitask, manage teams to deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal and cultural awareness are necessary for interactions with employees at all levels of the organization.
Effortless multitasking between many jobs, the capacity to think creatively and propose novel ideas
knowledge of editing tools such as Final Cut Pro and Pro Tools, as well as MS Word and Excel.
Excellent organizational abilities, desire to take on responsibility and initiative, and capacity for teamwork
Have good time management skills, especially when working under pressure.
Able to undertake travel to the project locations as required.
Strong work ethic, impeccable integrity and sense of accountability

Additional Information

EAI is an employer that values diversity. EAI supports and encourages a diverse and inclusive workplace. As a result, we are dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all employees and job applicants.

Method of Application

Prospective candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the position as subject of email.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Application expires on the 15th of September 2022.