Job Title: Programme Manager
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full Time
Duration: 12 months
TAF Africa is an independent non-governmental/not-for profit organization originally established to promote health, socio-economic rights, well-being, and empowerment of persons with albinism. The organization has since evolved to become a focus organization that advocates for the recognition and respect of the rights, socio-economic and political inclusion of persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups in Nigeria and the around the World. The foundation contributes to legislative and policy action that promotes the rights of PWDs, and effective mainstreaming of inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Manage the conceptualization, design, planning, and implementation of programmes in line with the organization’s thematic thrust.
- Coordinate the activities of state offices in programme implementation.
- Oversee, support, and evaluate the work of Programme Officers, Volunteers, and Consultants.
- Ensure appropriate compliance, reporting, and documentation on programmes and interventions in line with agreed standards and donor requirements.
- Develop, nurture, and manage relationships with partners.
- Scan for funding opportunities in areas relevant to the organization’s vision
- Ensure adherence to the organization’s policies, especially the Gender Policy, and the Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy in all programmatic design and activities.
- Develop and implement comprehensive program strategies in alignment with the organization’s overall goals and objectives.
- Collaborate with senior management to define program scope, goals, and deliverables.
- Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of multiple projects within the program portfolio.
- Establish project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
- Ensure adherence to project management best practices.
- Work closely with various departments to coordinate resources, resolve issues, and optimize project delivery.
- Foster effective communication and collaboration among project teams.
- Manage program budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Identify potential risks associated with projects and develop strategies for risk mitigation.
- Implement risk management processes to address and resolve issues promptly.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Communicate project progress, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
- Implement quality assurance processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality projects.
- Monitor and evaluate project outcomes against predefined benchmarks.
- Lead and motivate project teams, providing guidance and support to ensure successful project completion.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Prepare and present regular progress reports to senior management and stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
- Any other duties assigned.
Qualification
- Extensive experience (minimum of 7 years) and demonstrable knowledge of programme management in areas related to the organization’s thematic thrust.
- Strong ICT skills
- Strong stakeholder management and decision-making skills.
- Excellent report-writing skill.
- Strong communicator, coordinator, and networker.
- Strong ability to execute work with an inclusion lens.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail.
How To Apply:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications using this link:
https://forms.gle/p34D4TxYd2sBhLpq8
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Application Deadline: 7th January 2026
Diversity and Inclusion:
TAF Africa strongly encourages applications from women and persons with disabilities. All submissions will be handled with the highest level of confidentiality.
