BACKGROUND
Advocacy for Resilience and Innovative Solutions for Youths, Women, and Children
Empowerment (ARISE Youths, Women, and Children) is a women-led, non-profit organization
dedicated to transforming prolonged hardships caused by insurgency, natural disasters, and
economic challenges into pathways for growth and renewal. ARISE is committed to amplifying
voices, providing protection, and empowering marginalized, distressed, and displaced individuals
to build resilient and self-sufficient futures.
ARISE is actively involved in promoting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
through various focus areas but not limited to, Poverty alleviation, zero hunger, health, education,
clean water and sanitation, gender equality, environment and climate change, girls’ and women’s
empowerment, and Social and Economic Advancement. By developing innovative programs
focused on training, skills acquisition, advocacy, and access to financial services, our efforts aim to
reduce dependency on limited relief assistance, harnessing resilience mechanisms, and leveraging
local resources at the individual, family, and community levels.
At ARISE, our solutions are thoughtfully designed to be embraced and sustained by communities
for generations. One community at a time, ARISE Youths, Women and Children is dedicated to
building a future that empowers every youth, woman, and child to reach their full potential
Job Title: Program Manager
Employment Type: Consultancy
Location: Borno, Maiduguri
Experience: 5 years
Duration: 2 months (with possibility of extension)
Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit
Duration: Short-term
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
Key responsibility
The objective of the Program Manager is to provide strategic leadership and oversight for all
program activities at ARISE Youths, Women and Children. This role is crucial in ensuring the
effective development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programs, while promoting
collaboration and achieving project goals and objectives.
The selected candidate will be responsible for the following:
a. Program Development and Implementation:
Lead the design, development, and execution of high-quality programs aligned with the
organization’s strategic goals and donor requirements.
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to identify program needs, priorities, and opportunities,
ensuring alignment with local contexts and beneficiary needs.
Oversee program implementation, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality
standards.
Guide and support program staff in planning, executing, and monitoring program activities.
Cultivate partnerships with local communities, government entities, and other NGOs to enhance
program effectiveness and sustainability.
b. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning:
Establish a robust monitoring and evaluation system, facilitating regular collection and analysis of
program data and indicators.
Coordinate evaluations, assessments, and surveys to measure program impact and capture lessons
learned.
Use monitoring and evaluation findings to inform program adjustments, enhance quality, and
support evidence-based decision-making.
c. Reporting and Documentation:
Oversee the preparation of timely and comprehensive program reports for both internal and
external stakeholders.
Ensure accurate, timely data collection, analysis, and documentation of program activities and
results.
Work with the Communications team to showcase program successes and share insights with
relevant audiences.
d. Team Management and Capacity Building:
Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the program team, fostering a positive and
collaborative work environment.
Conduct regular performance evaluations and identify capacity-building needs for program staff.
Organize training sessions, workshops, and mentoring opportunities to strengthen staff skills and
knowledge.
e. Partnership and Resource Mobilization:
Identify and build strategic partnerships with local and international organizations to encourage
collaboration and resource-sharing.
Support fundraising efforts by contributing to proposal development, donor engagement, and
resource mobilization activities.
Method of Application
To apply, interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter as a single document
Please indicate relevant skills, experiences, and how they align with our mission. Applications can
be sent to [email protected], with a copy to [email protected].
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Please note that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks including,
identification check and employment references
Deadline: November 15, 2024
