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LEAP Africa, one of Nigeria’s leading non-profit organizations focused on leadership development in Nigeria, is recruiting in its YouthLEAP department in the vacant position below:   Job Title: Programme Manager, YouthLEAP Location: Lagos Summary

• YouthLEAP offers innovative leadership and work readiness programmes for youth with the primary aim of equipping them to live productively, lead ethically and motivating them to deliver positive change in their communities by either executing community development projects or building sustainable social enterprises.

• Report to and work closely with the Executive Director of LEAP and its Board of Directors.
• Formulate and implement a YouthLEAP strategy that aligns with the organization’s strategy, including the marketing and financial strategy.
• Write effective concept notes, proposals and reports.
• Lead, manage and coach a high-performing team.
• Manage the entity’s budget, drive sales and manage costs; ensuring transparency, accountability and efficiency in the use of the initiative’s resources.
• Lead the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of youth-focused programming across Africa.
• Manage the YouthLEAP brand, actively promoting its programmes, services and impact through different media.
• Prepare regular reports on impacts of LEAP for all funders and supporters.
• Support the development and implementation of the annual SIPA Forums and other YouthLEAP’s programmes, projects and activities.
• Design and update YouthLEAP curriculum and provide training to youth, teachers and community workers.
• Conduct research and develop original material for YouthLEAP books and publications.
• Establish new strategic relationships with potential YouthLEAP partners and manage existing relationships.
• Manage YouthLEAP’s budget and ensure transparency and efficient use of the organization’s funds.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of YouthLEAP.

• Track record in curriculum development and instructional design
• Strong ability in the use of Microsoft packages
• Project Management Skills
• Business Development and Marketing Skills
• Facilitation and Presentation skills
• Passion for youth development, education, training and Nigeria’s development
• Strong financial discipline
• Strong communication, interpersonal and time management skills
• Strong work ethic, a self-starter
• Leadership and Management Skills-Supervisory skills
• Proven entrepreneurial ability and capacity to work with significant autonomy
• A high level of integrity and preparedness to keep stakeholders in

• Preferred years of experience is 4-5 years with at least 18 months in a supervisory/managerial role.

• Report to and work closely with the Executive Director and board of LEAP Africa.
• Formulate and implement an eLEAP strategy that aligns with the organization’s strategy, including the marketing and financial strategy.
• Lead the eLEAP Business Unit to achieve its strategic impact and financial objectives.
• Facilitate eLEAP led or other LEAP training programmes.
• Carry out content development for e-Courses targeted at early career employees
• Manage the product development and portal for eLEAP
• Manage the entity's brand, actively promoting its products via different media
• Actively engage and manage relationships with current and potential clients/stakeholders for eLEAP.
• Actively measure the impact of eLEAP by tracking key metrics on a regular basis.
• Lead the fundraising process for eLEAP.
• Carry out research work for content development.
• Lead and manage the eLEAP team to deliver top performance.
• Manage the entity’s budget, drive sales and manage costs; ensuring transparency, accountability and efficiency in the use of the initiative’s resources.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of eLEAP.

• A first degree in any relevant course will be considered.
• A master’s degree may be an added advantage.
• Preferred years of work experience is 4-5 years with at least 18 months in a supervisory/managerial role.

• Leadership and Management Skills-Supervisory skills
• Project Management, Facilitation and Presentation Skills
• Business Development and Marketing Skills
• Strong research, analytical, and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills- written and oral
• Strong interpersonal, relationship and, time management, skills
• Passion for education, training and Nigeria’s development
• Strong financial discipline
• Proven entrepreneurial ability and capacity to work with significant autonomy