Project Manager Vacancy at Peace & Climate Empowerment Initiative (PACE)


Project Manager Vacancy at Peace & Climate Empowerment Initiative (PACE)


Peace and Climate Empowerment Initiative (PACE Initiative) is a Nigerian civil society organization registered in 2024 working to advance community resilience, inclusive governance, sustainable development and peaceful coexistence.

  • We are seeking a motivated and experienced Project Manager to coordinate PACE's assigned project activities in Jos, Plateau State.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate the planning and implementation of community-based project activities in line with approved work plans.

  • Organise capacity-building sessions for women on leadership and climate resilience across four communities.
  • Coordinate stakeholder engagement and advocacy activities supporting gender-responsive governance and policy adoption.
  • Facilitate community mediation sessions and conflict prevention activities.
  • Support the implementation and evaluation of community early warning and response initiatives.
  • Engage community leaders, women's groups, government stakeholders, consultants and implementing partners.
  • Monitor activity progress, document outcomes and prepare timely narrative reports.
  • Coordinate field logistics, participant mobilisation and activity documentation.
  • Ensure project activities are inclusive, participatory, conflict-sensitive and responsive to community needs.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Environmental Studies, Social Sciences or a related field.

  • Minimum of 4 years' relevant experience coordinating community development or donor-funded projects.
  • Demonstrated experience in community mobilisation, stakeholder engagement and field activity coordination.
  • Knowledge of climate resilience, peacebuilding, gender equality and community governance.
  • Strong organisational, communication, documentation and report-writing skills.
  • Familiarity with Plateau State's community dynamics and proficiency in Hausa or relevant local languages are added advantages.
  • PACE Initiative is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and candidates based in Plateau State are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply 

Interested candidates should submit:

  • An updated CV (maximum 2 pages).
  • A brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience.

Email: admin@paceinitiative.org

Subject: Project Manager

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.