Program Manager at Catering to Africans In Need (CAIN)

Catering to Africans In Need (CAIN) is a Non-governmental organization focused on providing improved education and healthcare to the less privileged in our society.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment type: Full Time

Responsibilities

• Fundraising & Grant Management: Secure significant funding through compelling grant proposals, strategic partnerships, and donor engagement. Develop and execute effective, sustainable fundraising strategies.
• 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, and scale high-impact educational programs across multiple African countries, focused on empowerment and systemic change.
• 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.
• Research & Innovation: Monitor trends and emerging practices in education and development, introducing innovative solutions to increase CAIN’s reach and relevance.
• Financial & Resource Management: Lead budgeting, financial planning, and reporting to ensure accountability, transparency, and resource optimization.
• Stakeholder & Partnership Engagement: Build and nurture strong relationships with donors, NGOs, government bodies, corporate partners, and other key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Education, Social Sciences, Nonprofit Management, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in program management, nonprofit leadership, fundraising, or a similar role.
• 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.
• Proven track record of raising over $200,000 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 of $250,000+, managing multi-year funding, and ensuring accurate donor reporting and compliance.

Salary
N200,000 - N300,000 / month.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume and a cover letter detailing their experience in program expansion, fundraising, grant writing, stakeholder engagement, and delivering high-impact educational programs to: info@cainafrica.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail

Application Deadline  15th June, 2025.