Job Title: Programme Manager
Job Summary:
We are seeking an exceptional candidate to lead, plan, coordinate, and direct our project activities. If you are ready for a dynamic career as our Senior Programme Manager and meet the criteria below, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Do you fit the listed criteria?
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Mass Communications, History, or a relevant field. An MSc/MA is a plus.
Experience:
- 7 years of post-NYSC work experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial role.
Skills and Abilities:
- Proven leadership experience in a similar position, including project strategy development, and implementation.
- In-depth knowledge of journalism, media, democracy and social justice.
- Contextual understanding of the past, present and future of journalism and investigative reporting in Nigeria and Africa in relation to global events.
- Prior experience in the nonprofit sector.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and spoken communication abilities.
- Track record in grant writing and fundraising.
- Leadership qualities that inspire confidence in team members.
- Commitment to learning, integrity, honesty, emotional intelligence, discipline, sincerity and teamspirit.
Remuneration and Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and benefits similar to roles in the sector.
- Exposure to valuable projects and experiences.
If you meet these criteria and are passionate about leading impactful projects in the nonprofit sector, we invite you to apply. Join us in making a positive impact and advancing the relationship between journalism, media, and democracy.
To apply, kindly send a motivation letter (not more than 300 words) with your resume as a single document to career@wscij.org.
Deadline: Wednesday 8th November 2023
