Senior Program Officer, Governance and leadership at LOPTERRA

Lopterra leaders empower the business by investing in experienced professionals skilled to provide the core of our services, with a leadership influence that lies in the commitment to build strong, trustworthy relationships with our clients, candidates and amongst colleagues. Our team is widely recognised for their excellent service, professionalism and unma... Read more about this company Senior Program Officer, Governance and leadership Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 3 - 6 years Location Abuja Job Field Project and Program Management   Job Description Lead the refinement of the design and the execution of the Leadership for Equity, Advocacy & Development (LEAD) Fellowship across the 10 selected institutions. Oversee the review and expansion of the Campus Champion Manual, including modules for the virtual learning lab, oversee the knowledge delivery platform and identify subject matter experts. Manage the virtual learning lab, learning circles, capstone sessions, and fellowship cohort experience. Design and coordinate the Policy Lab, intra-campus competitions, regional semifinals, and national finale in Abuja. Identify sector and thematic aligned partners and support technical placements for finalist teams in governance and civic organizations. Convene advisory meetings, inception sessions, and multi-stakeholder dialogues. Broker partnerships with civic organizations, governance institutions, feminist networks, and policy actors. Ensure the documentation, knowledge management systems, and dashboard tracking of outcomes. Requirements A Master’s degree in any of the following fields (or closely related disciplines): Gender Studies ,Public Policy / Public Administration, Governance or Development Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, or Political Science, Law, Social Work, Human Rights, or Peace & Conflict Studies or any related field. Minimum of 3–6 years progressive experience in governance, civic engagement, youth leadership development, gender justice, policy advocacy, or related sectors. Demonstrated leadership in designing or managing programs, fellowships, or multi-institutional initiatives. Strong grounding in feminist principles, power analysis, and systems thinking. Proven ability to engage government actors, regulatory agencies, and institutional leadership. Exceptional partnership-building, coalition management, and multi-stakeholder convening skills. Strong writing, conceptualization, and communication abilities. Experience working with young people, student movements, or leadership pipelines is an added advantage. Ability to ideate innovative frameworks, develop models, and translate concepts into actionable strategies. Availability to travel. Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to LOPTERRA on docs.google.com to apply Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.

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