Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) is a non-governmental organisation and social enterprise driven by the desire to have a more transparent and accountable government as well as citizens empowered to actively participate in governance processes. Our programs are designed to promote values and initiatives which drive institutional, behavioural and systemic change on a large scale and in a way that will benefit society and its development.
Job Title: Program Manager – Education
Reports To: CEO
Location: Abuja, with frequent travel to project states
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
The Program Manager – Education is responsible for the strategic direction, coordination, and delivery of PPDC’s education-related programs. This includes initiatives aimed at improving transparency, accountability, citizen participation, and public service delivery in the basic education sector. The Program Manager will work closely with government education agencies, including the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs), to drive reforms, strengthen institutional capacity, and promote inclusive access to quality basic education through evidence-based advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and community-driven monitoring.
Key Responsibilities
Program Design & Implementation
- Lead the design and execution of education programs that promote accountability, inclusive access, and improved service delivery in basic education.
- Translate organizational goals into actionable plans aligned with national and subnational education policies.
- Develop detailed project implementation plans, including timelines, budgets, M&E frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Integrate gender, disability, and inclusion lenses into program design and delivery.
Stakeholder Engagement & Institutional Collaboration
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with key government stakeholders, especially UBEC and SUBEBs across project states.
- Coordinate technical support and policy dialogues with UBEC/SUBEBs to strengthen institutional transparency and accountability.
- Facilitate collaboration with LGEAs (Local Government Education Authorities) for grassroots implementation and oversight.
- Represent PPDC in multi-stakeholder education sector coordination meetings and reform platforms.
Community Engagement & Oversight Mechanisms
- Design and oversee social accountability initiatives such as school-based budget tracking, procurement monitoring, and community scorecards.
- Support citizen-led education monitoring efforts, including the training and deployment of community monitors and parent-teacher groups.
- Promote feedback and grievance redress mechanisms for service users at the school and LGA levels.
Data Management & Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)
- Establish robust MEL systems to measure program outcomes and generate actionable insights.
- Use education sector data to inform programming, improve decision-making, and advocate for policy and service improvements.
- Contribute to research, assessments, and knowledge products that highlight issues such as teacher deployment, infrastructure gaps, learning outcomes, and inclusive education.
Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare timely and high-quality program reports, impact stories, and donor updates.
- Ensure compliance with donor and organizational requirements, safeguarding policies, and national education standards.
- Contribute to grant proposals, concept notes, and other fundraising efforts related to the education portfolio.
Team & Budget Management
- Supervise project staff, consultants, interns, and field teams working on education programs.
- Manage program budgets, track expenditures, and ensure cost-effective delivery of activities.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture focused on results and continuous learning.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Public Policy, Development Studies, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in program management, particularly in basic education and public service delivery.
- Proven experience engaging with UBEC, SUBEBs, or other public education stakeholders.
- Experience working with civil society, donor agencies, or community-based education projects is a strong asset.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of Nigeria’s basic education sector, policies, and institutional structures.
- Demonstrated ability to engage government institutions and advocate for systems change.
- Strong project management, coordination, and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and facilitation abilities.
- Experience using digital tools for data collection, analysis, and citizen engagement.
- Ability to manage budgets and report on project financial performance.
- Familiarity with gender and social inclusion principles in education programming.
Working Conditions
- Based in Abuja with frequent travel to project implementation states.
- May require occasional work during evenings and weekends, especially during field activities or stakeholder engagements.
Other information:
- Only Nigerian based candidates will be considered.
- We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the criminal background check.
Mode of Application: Kindly Click here to apply
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Note: Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Application Deadline: 15th August, 2025.
