Foreign Information and Elections Interference Manager at The Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth & Advancement (YIAGA)

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.