Program Associate at EIENigeria

Role Overview

• We are seeking a highly driven, detail‑oriented Program Associate to support our program unit. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about governance and accountability, possesses fact-finding, analysis, and excellent writing skills, capable of quick thinking, comfortable working in a fast‑paced, hybrid environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in program coordination, stakeholder engagement, performance tracking, and partnership support, ensuring effective delivery of programs with measurable and sustainable outcomes.

What You Will Do

Campaign & Project Support

• Assist and support the Program Lead in the planning and execution program initiatives and campaigns.
• Generate innovative project ideas and strategies related to EiE’s mission and goals.
• Help build and maintain project trackers, timelines, and status documents to ensure all deliverables are clearly owned and delivered on time.
• Support the preparation of campaign and event wrap‑ups by collecting data, stakeholder feedback, and performance metrics for internal reporting and presentations.

Cross‑Functional & Partner Coordination

• Coordinate with internal partners such as Events, Creative, Comms/Publicity, Finance and Legal to support smooth execution of program initiatives.
• Help schedule and organise meetings, reviews, and milestones, ensuring agendas, materials, and follow‑ups are prepared and distributed.

Tools, Systems & Process Support

• Help maintain internal tools, trackers, and documentation related to projects, budgets, and vendors to support operational efficiency.
• Support the creation and upkeep of process documentation and best practices.

Stakeholder Management

• Collect performance data on programs and activities, for evaluation, strategic review, and reporting purposes.
• Work with the Media Unit and the Programs Lead to develop and implement plans to engage the public through new and traditional media channels.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree
• 2 years’ work experience in similar role, especially within the NGO or development sector.
• Proficient in research, interpreting, and analysing diverse data
• Apt knowledge and interest in governance and politics
• Excellent communication skills-clear, concise, and comfortable interacting with multiple stakeholders across different levels and functions.