Salve Consulting Limited – Our client, a pan-African, non-partisan institution committed to strengthening democratic institutions, advancing inclusive governance, and expanding women’s leadership and political participation across Africa.
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Description
- The Democracy & Governance portfolio operates at the intersection of policy, research, civic engagement, and programme implementation, with a strong emphasis on gender-responsive governance and electoral processes.
Role Overview
- The Programme Assistant – Democracy & Governance will support the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of programmes, particularly under women-focused advocacy initiatives.
- This role requires strong organizational and research capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
- The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality programme delivery, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge management while supporting initiatives that advance inclusive governance and women’s political participation.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Implementation and Coordination
- Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of democracy and governance programmes in line with approved workplans.
- Track project milestones, deliverables, and timelines, proactively flagging risks or delays.
- Assist in developing programme materials including reports, presentations, toolkits, and training manuals.
- Provide operational and administrative support to ensure efficient programme delivery.
- Support basic budget tracking, procurement processes, and vendor coordination in collaboration with the finance and operations teams.
Research, Analysis, and Reporting:
- Conduct structured research on governance trends, electoral processes, public policy, and women’s political participation.
- Compile and analyze data to inform programme planning, learning, and evaluation.
- Prepare research briefs, concept notes, and high-quality narrative reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to knowledge products that strengthen institutional learning.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Support engagement with programme partners, government institutions, civil society organizations, consultants, and community actors.
- Assist in building and maintaining strategic relationships across the governance ecosystem.
- Facilitate effective internal communication and information sharing across programme teams.
Communications and Outreach
- Assist in developing and disseminating programme-related communications including newsletters, website content, and social media materials.
- Contribute to promotional materials and outreach strategies that increase visibility for the organization’s initiatives.
- Collaborate with the communications team to ensure consistent messaging and documentation of programme activities.
Event and Logistics Coordination
- Organize and coordinate workshops, convenings, training sessions, and stakeholder engagements.
- Manage event logistics including venue selection, participant registration, travel coordination, and speaker liaison.
- Prepare event materials, track attendance, and support post-event reporting.
Documentation and Knowledge Management
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of programme activities, trackers, and correspondence.
- Ensure compliance with organizational and donor reporting requirements.
- Support monitoring and evaluation processes, including data collection and documentation.
Administrative and Grant Support
- Provide administrative support including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and documenting action points.
- Assist in the preparation and submission of grant proposals, donor reports, and funding documentation where required.
- Perform additional programme-related duties consistent with the responsibilities of the role.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, International Relations, Gender Studies, Development Studies, Law, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years relevant professional experience in programme support, advocacy, research, public policy, or nonprofit/development environments.
- Demonstrated understanding of Nigeria’s governance landscape, civic actors, political systems, and regional dynamics.
- Experience supporting programme coordination, stakeholder engagement, or advocacy initiatives within the governance space is strongly preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and persuasively.
- Excellent research, analytical, and report-writing capabilities.
- Highly organized with strong project and time management skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with project management tools is an advantage.
- Demonstrated passion for gender equality, inclusive governance, and women’s empowerment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Salary
N250,000 – N300,000 / month
Application Closing Date
26th February, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a tailored one-page cover letter (PDF format) to: [email protected] using “Programme Assistant – Democracy & Governance | Application” as the subject of the mail.
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
