Program Manager

The Program Manager will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing all core programs under the Lenivan Empowerment Foundation. The role involves coordinating projects, overseeing scholars and community-based beneficiaries, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring the effective execution of the Foundation's strategic goals. The Program Manager will ensure that all activities are executed with excellence, impact, and efficiency, while maintaining strong monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder communication

Responsibilities

Program Implementation & Management (50%)

❖ Design, plan, and execute foundation programs and activities in line with strategic objectives.

❖ Oversee timely implementation of scholarship, mentorship, and support programs across all locations.

❖ Coordinate logistics for scholar activities, including summits, distributions, school visits, and training.

❖ Supervise field officers and program assistants to ensure quality delivery and consistency at all sites.

❖ Monitor program deliverables and milestones using clear workplans and reporting tools.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting (20%)

❖ Develop and maintain tracking systems to assess the progress and impact of each initiative.

❖ Collect, verify, and analyze data from schools, scholars, and communities to inform decision-making.

❖ Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports detailing outcomes, challenges, and recommendations.

❖ Conduct field visits to validate data, observe activities, and engage with beneficiaries.

❖ Maintain a program dashboard for real-time performance tracking.

Stakeholder & Community Engagement (15%)

❖ Serve as the primary liaison between the foundation, partner schools, scholars, families, and local authorities.

❖ Coordinate regular engagement forums with scholars, parents/guardians, and school administrators.

❖ Build relationships with local leaders, CSOs, and relevant education offices to strengthen collaboration.

❖ Respond to scholar and family inquiries with professionalism and care.

❖ Represent the foundation in external meetings, forums, and education-related networks.

Administrative, Financial & Compliance Oversight (10%)

❖ Support the budgeting process for all program activities and manage program expenditures in line with approved budgets.

❖ Ensure accurate documentation of disbursements, attendance, and program logistics.

❖ Maintain up-to-date program records including scholar databases, consent forms, and communication logs.

❖ Liaise with the finance team to facilitate timely purchases and payments.

❖ Ensure that all program activities adhere to internal policies and donor guidelines.

Organizational Development & Innovation (5%)

❖ Contribute to strategic planning processes by sharing field insights, scholar feedback, and new opportunities.

❖ Propose improvements to program models based on evaluation data and lessons learned.

❖ Pilot new initiatives or partnerships that align with the foundation's mission and vision.

❖ Document success stories, testimonials, and impact narratives for learning and fundraising purposes.

❖ Participate in team learning, professional development, and internal capacity-building workshops.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in education, social sciences, project management, development studies, or a related field.
• Additional training and certification in project management, nonprofit leadership, child protection or Monitoring and Evaluation is an added advantage.
• At least 2 years' experience in program management, nonprofit work, community development, or education-related roles.
• Experience working directly with children, youth, or vulnerable groups is highly desirable

Send your CV and a one-page cover letter to:

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Application Deadline: 22ND SEPTEMBER 2025.