Programs Officer at Connected Development [CODE]

Connected Development [CODE] is a non-government organization whose mission is to empower local communities in Africa.

Role Summary

The Programs Officer will support the effective delivery of CODE’s programs by providing programmatic, administrative, research, and financial support across multiple projects.
The role requires strong coordination skills, analytical thinking, reporting ability, and a deep interest in governance, development, and accountability work.

Key Responsibilities

The Programs Officer will:

Research contextual and operational factors that may impact the success of CODE’s projects

Work closely with the programs and research teams to document project requirements and provide informed input

Monitor project objectives, activities, and milestones, and prepare regular progress reports
Develop work plans and action plans, and track progress toward project goals
Support the development of promotional and program-related materials
Manage project documentation, relational databases, and reporting systems
Monitor project expenditures and assist in budget tracking and financial reporting
Support fundraising efforts by identifying funding opportunities and contributing to proposal development

Prepare operational, narrative, and statistical reports to support decision-making.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Policy, Project Management, or a related field (Master’s degree is an advantage)

At least 2–4 years experience supporting development or civic programs
Strong research, monitoring, and reporting skills
Experience with budgeting, expenditure tracking, and donor reporting is an advantage
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Commitment to CODE’s mission of transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement.

Experience: 2 - 4 years

Location: FCT Abuja

How to Apply

Interested applicant can apply via this link