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.
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