Program Manager

About The Role

Boys Champions is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the planning, coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of its programs across Nigeria.

The Program Manager will play a central role in ensuring that our work with boys, young men, schools, and communities is delivered effectively and produces meaningful outcomes.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Director, program teams, facilitators, partner institutions, and community stakeholders to translate organizational priorities into well-managed programs.

This position requires someone who understands the realities of community-based development, can manage competing priorities, and is comfortable taking responsibility for program quality and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Planning and Implementation

Lead the planning, implementation, and coordination of Boys Champions programs, including Boys to Men, mentorship initiatives, school-based interventions, and community engagement activities.
Develop annual program work plans, implementation schedules, and activity budgets.
Coordinate program delivery across participating schools and communities.
Supervise program officers, facilitators, volunteers, and field teams.
Ensure that program activities are delivered within agreed timelines and budgets.
Identify implementation challenges and develop practical solutions.
Support the design and expansion of new programs aligned with the organization’s strategic priorities.

Program Quality and Safeguarding

Ensure that program activities reflect the organization’s commitment to gender equality, inclusion, and violence prevention.
Integrate child safeguarding and protection standards into program planning and implementation.
Ensure appropriate procedures are followed when working with children and vulnerable populations.
Promote meaningful participation by beneficiaries and community stakeholders.

Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement

Maintain productive relationships with schools, government institutions, community leaders, and implementing partners.
Represent Boys Champions at program meetings, workshops, and relevant stakeholder engagements.
Coordinate with partners to ensure effective program implementation.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Psychology, Public Health, or a related discipline.
A postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
Minimum of four years of relevant program management experience.
Demonstrated experience managing community-based, education, youth development, or social impact programs.
Experience supervising teams and coordinating multiple projects.
Strong budgeting, planning, reporting, and organizational skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Experience working with nonprofit organizations or development partners is
desirable.

Monitoring and Reporting

Work closely with the MEL Officer to establish indicators and track program results.
Review program performance and recommend improvements.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual program reports.
Contribute to donor reporting, organizational learning, and program evaluations.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is organized, proactive, dependable, collaborative,
and capable of making sound decisions.
The ideal candidate should be committed to gender equality, child protection, and the
well-being of young people.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should complete the online application form and upload an updated CV and cover letter.