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  • Posted: Mar 6, 2026
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth & Advancement (YIAGA) aka Youth Action Initiative Africa is a youth-based non-governmental organization that promotes democratic governance, human rights and youth political participation. YIAGA focuses on in-depth research, capacity development and public policy advocacy. Since its inception, the organization has ca...
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    Foreign Information and Elections Interference Manager

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for initiatives addressing foreign information manipulation, disinformation, and election interference.
    • Lead the design and implementation of programs aimed at detecting, analyzing, and mitigating foreign influence operations targeting democratic processes.
    • Conduct research and analysis on information integrity, political communication ecosystems, and emerging threats to elections and democratic institutions.
    • Coordinate monitoring of digital platforms, media ecosystems, and information networks to identify patterns of manipulation and interference.
    • Develop program workplans, budgets, monitoring frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies.
    • Work closely with civil society organizations, technology platforms, media organizations, election management bodies, and development partners to strengthen responses to information threats.
    • Lead the production of analytical reports, policy briefs, and knowledge products on foreign information interference and democratic resilience.
    • Represent Yiaga Africa in technical discussions, stakeholder engagements, and public forums on election integrity and information security.
    • Contribute to policy advocacy and public awareness initiatives that promote information integrity and electoral resilience.
    • Support resource mobilization efforts, including proposal development and donor engagement for programs focused on information integrity and elections.
    • Ensure compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements in all program activities and reporting.

    Competencies:
    Corporate Competencies:

    • Demonstrates integrity and models the values of Yiaga Africa.
    • Promotes the vision and mission of the organization.
    • Embraces diversity and inclusion.

    Functional Competencies:

    • Strong understanding of information integrity, disinformation ecosystems, and election security.
    • Knowledge of digital platforms, media systems, and emerging technologies shaping political communication.
    • Ability to conduct data-driven analysis and produce actionable insights.
    • Experience facilitating multi-stakeholder collaboration across government, civil society, media, and tech platforms.

    Managerial Competencies:

    • Proven ability to manage projects, teams, and donor-funded programs.
    • Strong analytical and strategic planning skills.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    Required Skills and Experience

    • A minimum of 7 years of professional experience, with significant experience working on democracy, governance, information integrity, media policy, or election security.
    • Advanced Degree in Political Science, International Relations, Media Studies, Public Policy, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
    • Demonstrated experience working on disinformation, digital threats, political communication, or foreign interference in democratic processes.
    • Experience managing multi-donor funded programs and partnerships.
    • Strong research, analytical, and policy development skills.
    • Ability to work with technology partners, media organizations, and civil society actors to strengthen democratic resilience.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and data analysis or digital monitoring tools.

    Language Requirements:

    • Fluency in written and spoken English.
    • Proficiency in French and/or another Nigerian language is an advantage.

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