Programme Assistant, Democracy & Governance at Salve Consulting Limited

Role Overview

The Programme Assistant, Democracy & Governance will support the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of programmes, particularly under her work on Elections, Women’s public life participation & Legislative Advocacy. This role requires strong coordination & research capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a collaborative, mission-driven environment.  
 
The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality programme delivery, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge management while supporting initiatives that advance inclusive governance and women’s political participation. 
 
The selected candidate will be responsible for , but not limited to, the following functions:  supporting initiatives that advance inclusive governance and women’s political participation. 

Key Responsibilities 

Programme Implementation & Coordination 

• Provide operational and administrative support to ensure efficient programme delivery, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of programme activities, trackers, and correspondence. 
• Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of democracy and governance programmes in line with approved workplans. 
• Track project milestones, deliverables, and timelines, proactively flagging risks or delays. 
• Assist in developing programme materials including reports & presentations. 

Research, Analysis & Reporting 

• Provide structured research support on governance trends, electoral processes, public policy, and women’s political participation. 
• Compile and analyse data to inform programme planning, learning, and evaluation. 
• Support the preparation of research briefs, concept notes, and high-quality narrative reports for internal and external stakeholders. 
• Contribute to knowledge products that strengthen institutional learning. 

Stakeholder Engagement 

• Where relevant, support engagement with programme partners, government institutions, civil society organisations, consultants, and community actors. 
• Assist in building and maintaining strategic relationships across the governance ecosystem. 
• Facilitate effective internal communication and information sharing across programme teams. 

Communication & Outreach 

• As required, contribute to project-related communications, ranging from research support for relevant content development to supporting stakeholder communication. 

Event and Logistics Coordination 

• Support the organisation and coordination of workshops, convenings, training sessions, and stakeholder engagements. 
• Support event logistics including venue selection, participant registration, travel coordination, and speaker liaison. 
• Prepare event materials, track attendance, and support post-event reporting. 

Administrative and Grant Support 

• Provide administrative support including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and documenting action points. 
• Assist in the preparation and submission of grant proposals, donor reports, and funding documentation where required. 
• Perform additional programme-related duties consistent with the responsibilities of the role. 

Qualifications & Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Administration, International Relations, Gender Studies, Development Studies, Law, or a related field. 
• A minimum of two (2) years' relevant professional experience in programme support, advocacy, research, public policy, or nonprofit/development environments. 
• Experience supporting program coordination, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy efforts in the governance space. 
• Strong understanding of Nigeria’s governance landscape, civic actors, political systems, and regional dynamics. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and persuasively. 
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. 
• Strong organisational, project management, and time management skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software. 
• Demonstrated passion for gender equality and women’s empowerment. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders. 
• Excellent research, analytical, and report writing skills.