Senior Program Officer, Governance and Leadership

About the Role

Lopterra is looking for a dedicated and visionary Senior Program Officer, Governance and Leadership to join our dynamic team in Guzape, Abuja on a hybrid work arrangement. In this pivotal role, you will help shape Africa's future through impactful human capital development and strategic civic initiatives.

• Lead the refinement and execution of the Leadership for Equity, Advocacy and Development (LEAD) Fellowship across 10 selected institutions.
• Oversee the expansion of the Campus Champion Manual, virtual learning labs, and knowledge delivery platforms.
• Design and coordinate the Policy Lab, intra-campus competitions, regional semifinals, and the national finale in Abuja.
• Identify theme-aligned partners and facilitate technical placements for finalist teams within governance and civic organizations.
• Convene advisory meetings, inception sessions, and multi-stakeholder dialogues while brokering strategic partnerships with feminist networks and policy actors.
• Ensure robust documentation, knowledge management systems, and outcome-tracking dashboards.

• Master's degree in Gender Studies, Public Policy, Public Administration, Governance, Development Studies, Political Science, Law, or a related field.
• 3 to 6 years of progressive experience in governance, civic engagement, youth leadership development, or policy advocacy.
• Demonstrated leadership in designing and managing multi-institutional programs and fellowships.
• Strong grounding in feminist principles, power analysis, and systems thinking.
• Exceptional partnership-building, coalition management, and multi-stakeholder convening skills.
• Willingness and availability to travel as required.

• Competitive compensation package aligned with industry standards.
• Hybrid work model offering professional flexibility.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development within a leading human capital resource company.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment dedicated to driving positive social impact across Africa.

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