Program Manager
Catering to Africans In Need
Product & Project Management
Job Summary
CAIN (Catering to Africans in Need) Educational Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to empowering underprivileged African children and youth with quality education and essential skills to break the cycle of poverty. As we expand our impact, we are seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Program Manager to lead our initiatives, drive strategic growth, and ensure effective program execution.
- Minimum Qualification : Degree
- Experience Level : Mid level
- Experience Length : 3 years
Job Description/Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Drive the execution of CAIN’s mission and strategic goals, ensuring measurable impact, growth, and long-term vision alignment.
- Program Oversight: Design, implement, evaluate and scale high-impact educational programs across multiple African countries, focused on empowerment and systemic change.
- Data Management and Analysis: Collect, manage, and analyse relevant data from all programs, ensuring CAIN makes data-driven decisions.
- Financial & Resource Management: Lead budgeting, financial planning, and reporting to ensure accountability, transparency, and resource optimisation.
- Stakeholder & Partnership Engagement: Build and nurture strong relationships with donors, NGOs, government bodies, corporate partners, and other key stakeholders.
- Operations & Team Management: Oversee daily operations, while managing staff, volunteers, and project teams to ensure smooth and effective program delivery.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full compliance with local and international legal, financial, and operational regulations, including nonprofit and sector-specific standards.
- Fundraising & Grant Management: Secure significant funding through compelling grant proposals, strategic partnerships, and donor engagement. Develop and execute effective, sustainable fundraising strategies.
- Research & Innovation: Monitor trends and emerging practices in education and development, introducing innovative solutions to increase CAIN’s reach and relevance.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Education, Social Sciences, Nonprofit Management, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in program management, nonprofit leadership, fundraising, or a similar role.
- Proven track record of implementing and evaluating high impact programs, preferably in the education sector.
- Proven track record of raising funds through grant writing, corporate sponsorships, and major donor engagement.
- Demonstrated expertise in nonprofit compliance, including adherence to regulatory requirements, reporting standards, and governance best practices.
- Strong financial management skills with experience overseeing budgets, managing multi-year funding, and ensuring accurate donor reporting and compliance.
- Exceptional stakeholder management experience, with the ability to engage global funders, policymakers, and corporate partners.
- Proven leadership and team management capabilities, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and public speaking skills. Deep passion for education and social impact, with a strong commitment to CAIN’s mission.
Benefits:
- Opportunities for growth, performance-based incentives, and professional development The chance to be part of a purpose-driven organization making a real difference in the lives of African children and youth.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-Time (1-year contract, renewable)
Work Style: Onsite (5 days a week)
Remuneration: NGN 200,000 – 300,000 Monthly Net (Depending on experience and qualifications)
Application Deadline: September 12, 2025
How to Apply: Interested candidates should send their resume and a cover letter detailing their experience in program management, program expansion, fundraising, grant writing, stakeholder engagement, and delivering high-impact educational programs
