Leadership, Effectiveness, Accountability & Professionalism (LEAP) Africa is a leadership development non-profit organization that was founded by Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli (MFR) in May 2002. Our mission is to inspire, empower and equip a new cadre of African leaders by providing skills and tool for personal, organizational and community transformation. LEAP’s activity is broadly categorized into Youth LEAP, Business LEAP and eLEAP to address these focal points working with entrepreneurs and youth. Key areas include youth development, employability, entrepreneurship, social responsibility, social innovation and SME development. Since inception, LEAP has successfully launched in 26 cities including the FCT in collaboration with international communities, state government, leading financial institutions and non-profit organizations across the world. LEAP’s trainings have also been delivered in African countries such as Burundi, Rwanda and Ghana. These programmes have impacted over 45, 000 Nigerians to lead ethically, become change agents and high performing individuals. Its youth beneficiaries have initiated over 1, 000 high-impact community change projects across Nigeria. Driven by our vision to be recognized as the premier resource centre for developing dynamic, innovative and principled African leaders who will drive Africa’s realization of its full potential, LEAP has published 11 business and youth themed books which are used as practical case studies, worksheets and tools by practitioners and trainers across Nigeria. LEAP has also converted some of them to ebooks and is creating e-learning curriculum to reach millions across Africa. LEAP Africa has several special projects running in Nigeria. It partnered with the Aspen Institute, Databank Foundation (Ghana) and Technoserve to launch the Africa Leadership Initiative (ALI) West Africa, an initiative that develops a new generation of community-spirited leaders in Ghana and Nigeria. In addition, LEAP, in collaboration with the African Leadership Institute launched the Nigeria 2025 Project, designed to develop a series of scenarios on how Nigeria could evolve in the future. In 2013 it partnered with Dell and Computer Aid International on Powering the Possible Youth Learning Project- to provide computer literacy skills to public secondary school students in Lagos. LEAP Programmes has received funding from Ford Foundation, Citi Foundation, Nokia, Microsoft, International Youth Foundation, TY Danjuma Foundation, MTN Nigeria, the United States Government, UK Government, the World Bank and supported by many Nigerian organizations.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 7 years
- Location: Lagos
- Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit, Project Management
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Report to and work closely with the Director of Programmes and the Programmes Committee in the planning and implementation of all LEAP’s programmes in line with the organization’s vision and mission.
- Coordinate all programme design and conceptualisation activities, curriculum development and updates, and the creation of development-focused products and services for stakeholders.
- Support the development and implementation of comprehensive strategies for the Programmes Unit.
- Track and manage all programme deliverables in line with scope, budget and timelines, ensuring efficient and transparent use of funds and effective project management of all programmes.
- Serve as a trainer and facilitator in the delivery of LEAP’s training and other interventions, and also as a resource person for external speaking engagements both locally and internationally.
- Be responsible for preparing, managing and controlling all programme budgets as it relates to funders and the organization.
- Manage all activities of staff in the programmes unit, providing leadership and mentorship to programme staff, ensuring mutual familiarity with work plans and achievements of set objectives within project set timelines.
- Participate actively in the fundraising efforts of the organization for the implementation of LEAP programmes and activities. Developing high-quality viable proposals to donors that are responsive to requirements, contain an accurate budget, and are conceptually coherent.
- Cultivate and manage strategic relationships and partnerships with local and international partners.
- Organize and ensure the successful implementation of LEAP’s annual conferences and flagship programmes.
- Effectively manage all LEAP’s stakeholders and be the point of contact person.
- Accountable for facilitating and tracking the sustainability (alumni) of all LEAP programmes.
- Coordinate as well as develop system-level advocacy materials for programmes; create and contribute to thought leadership materials such as articles, opinion pieces, and contributions to the organisation’s research products
- Manage and oversee the brand of all LEAP programmes, actively promoting LEAP’s services and impact through various media.
- Support the fundraising efforts of the organization as it relates to the LEAP institute
- Perform other tasks as may be required to further LEAP’s strategic objectives and as assigned by your supervisor.
The required candidate should possess the following:
- Minimum of a university degree; Masters degree in any field is an added advantage.
- 7+ years of robust experience with a minimum of a university degree or 5 years of robust experience with a minimum of a Masters degree; experienced in active engagement in youth leadership development, programme management or associated fields at a management level.
- Experience in programme design and delivery, policy analysis and monitoring and evaluation.
- Think strategically with high creativity, conceptualisation and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder projects and work in a team
- Possess very good interpersonal skills, negotiation skills, and sound judgment.
- Strong work ethic; Positive attitude, and willingness to travel locally and regionally.
- Proficient in the use of MS Office suite, Google Suite, data entry and analysis tools
- Excellent communication and speaking skills, both oral and written.
- Great presentation and stakeholder management skills.
- Performance-driven and mission-oriented.
- Self-driven and motivated.
- Aligned with LEAP Africa and partner organisations with youth leadership, activism and social change.
- Entrepreneurial in nature and proactive.
- Looking to work in a fast-paced project and organisation.
- Aligned in thought and actions with LEAP‘s values ( RISE – Respect, Integrity, Synergy and Excellence).
Key Competencies Required to succeed in this role:
- Strong Program/Project Management Skills
- Personal and Organisational Leadership skills
- Stakeholder Management Skills
- Strong organisational skills
- Budget Management Skills
- Training Facilitation Skills
- Coaching Skills
- Impact Measurement Skills
- Networking Skills
