Program Manager (SCION Project) at Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative (YEDI)

About the Role

• Are you passionate about driving social change and empowering young people?
• YEDI is seeking a dynamic, creative, and committed Program Manager to design, lead, and scale a new high-impact youth development initiative under the SCION Program.
• This role goes beyond traditional program management. We are looking for a changemaker who can develop and implement an innovative program that addresses key challenges affecting young people in Nigeria.
• The selected candidate will have the opportunity to design and lead a pilot project (“proof of concept”) fully funded by YEDI for the first six months.

Program Focus Areas
Applicants must propose a program that addresses one of the following strategic focus areas:

• Health & Sanitation – Improving access to healthcare, mental health support, disease prevention, and reproductive health education.
• Climate Change – Promoting environmental sustainability, climate action, renewable energy solutions, and conservation initiatives.
• Women’s Empowerment – Supporting gender equality, leadership development, economic opportunities, and access to education for young women.
• Youth Unemployment – Providing employability skills, entrepreneurship training, and innovative job creation solutions.

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:

• Hold a university Degree
• Have at least 5 years of experience in the nonprofit or social sector
• Be based in Lagos, Nigeria
• Be between 25 and 35 years old
• Demonstrate a track record of working in one of the program focus areas
• Present a clear and scalable vision for a program that creates measurable impact
• Demonstrate strong responsibility, discipline, and leadership
• Show a passion for youth development.