Program Manager at Edgewood Consulting

Location: Okitipupa, Ondo

Summary

• We are expanding our impact and are seeking a highly competent Manager to lead and oversee all programme activities, donor engagement efforts, and social media communications.

Role Overview

• The Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Foundation’s programmes.
• This role requires a passionate, organised, and driven professional who can manage the full programme cycle—from beneficiary selection to scholarship disbursement, reporting, partnership coordination, and digital visibility.
• The ideal candidate must be comfortable working with donors, managing community stakeholders, and using social media to showcase impact and drive engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end implementation of all education support initiatives.
• Lead beneficiary identification, screening, and onboarding processes.
• Coordinate scholarship disbursements, school fee payments, and follow-up support.
• Build and sustain productive relationships with donors, partners, schools, and community groups.
• Manage the Foundation’s social media platforms and create compelling content to showcase impact.
• Develop annual programme plans, budgets, reports, and impact summaries.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Conduct field visits to monitor beneficiaries and verify programme activities.
• Track programme outcomes through monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Education, Development Studies, NGO Management, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3years’ experience in programme management, NGO work, or development sector roles.
• Proven ability to engage donors, partners, and diverse stakeholders.
• Strong social media management skills (content creation, posting, and analytics).
• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation abilities.
• Strong organisational, budgeting, and reporting skills.
• Integrity, empathy, and a passion for supporting children from low-income households.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead a purpose-driven Foundation creating real impact.
• Meaningful work focused on improving access to education for vulnerable children.
• A supportive Founder and access to a growing network of partners and donors.