Programs Manager at LIFE Africa - NAIJA STICK

Programs Manager at LIFE Africa

LIFE Africamobilize capital, de-risk innovation, enable scale across partner platforms, and turn impact into something fundable, verifiable, and institutionally credible.

• We are an intermediary platform for catalytic capital, a convener of funders, corporates, and ecosystem actors, abuilder of verificationand impact intelligence, a strategic storyteller with deep creative-economy insight.

Location: Nigeria (All 36 State's)

Role Summary 

To support LIFE Africa Mission, we are seeking an exceptionally organized and

hands-on Programs Manager to drive the administrative and operational needs ofthe Foundation.

• This role combines program coordination, office operations, donor
• support, and event logistics, requiring a professional who thrives in fast-paced
• environments, understands systems thinking, and can translate high-level plans into concrete outputs.
• Key Responsibilities
• Translate the Foundation’s strategy into operational project plans and execution timelines.
• Oversee day-to-day implementation of all programs and pilots.
• Develop and maintain internal program trackers and shared dashboards.
• Supervise third-party implementation partners and vendors to ensure timely and quality delivery.
• Lead documentation, enforcement, and regular audits of SOPs across programs and support functions.
• Coordinate internal workflows, scheduling, and reporting mechanisms.
• Manage procurement, vendor onboarding, and compliance documentation.
• Support the development and implementation of digital systems (e.g.,
• Hubspot, Notion, Trello, Airtable) for internal knowledge management.
• Develop and track program budgets in collaboration with Finance and Programs teams.
• Monitor actual spend vs. forecast across program workstreams.
• Ensure financial documentation is complete and audit-ready.
• Schedule and prepare for recurring check-ins, project reviews, and milestone evaluations.
• Coordinate logistics for fundraising-related events, meetings, and workshops.

Assist with drafting proposals, donor briefs, concept notes, and reporting documents.

Conduct donor and partner research to support outreach strategy.

• Maintain an organized and accessible library of proposal templates,
• pitch decks, and presentations.
• Accompany the Head of Foundation to events, meetings, and site visits as operational support.
• Handle minute-taking, follow-ups, and coordination with external stakeholders.
• Prepare event briefs, pack donor materials, and manage on-the-ground logistics.
• Ensure post-meeting notes and action items are implemented and tracked.

Serve as liaison between the Foundation and implementation partners.

Skills & Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Development, Public

• Administration, or related field (Master’s is a plus).
• 5–7 years of experience in program delivery, operations, or grants
• management within the social impact or development space.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams under pressure.
• Experience in donor-funded program delivery and stakeholder reporting.
• Proficiency with digital project management tools and productivity platforms
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative and able to manage up/down across multiple teams.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Confident representing the Foundation in external meetings and donor settings.
• Proactive problem-solver with a calm, structured approach.

Deep understanding of NGO workflows and compliance expectations.

Deadline: 15th May, 2026

How to Apply 

Interested applicant can apply via this link 

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