Programme Assistant at The Bridge Leadership Foundation

• THE BRIDGE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION (TBLF) – One of Nigeria’s leading nonprofit organizations based in Calabar, Cross River State, and focused on leadership development with a vision to raise a community of inspired, equipped, and influential young leaders, who lead themselves and others.
• We provide relevant and tailored programmes that support effective youth transitions in the area of leadership, education, social change entrepreneurship and employability for young people in Africa, particularly Nigeria.
• We are on a strategic journey towards building a world-class leadership institute that seeks to be a bridge-builder and a development hub for young people. We seek to hire a Programme Officer to support the organization in designing, redesigning, and executing tailored programmes.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report to and work closely with the Programme Manager in planning and implementing programmes/projects aligned with TBLF’s vision and mission.
• Develop and implement comprehensive strategies that contribute to the success of the organization.
• Plan, organize, and ensure the successful delivery of programmes such as conferences, workshops, and trainings targeted at young people and stakeholders.
• Liaise with partners, speakers, facilitators, volunteers, and beneficiaries to ensure the effective delivery of the program.
• Establish and manage strategic relationships with potential and existing partners.
• Apply proper project management practices, ensuring alignment with TBLF’s internal processes.
• Work with the communications unit to promote programmes, services, and impact across various media.
• Collaborate with the M&E unit to prepare impact reports on all programmes.
• Develop and manage programme budgets with transparency and efficiency.
• Prepare programme briefs, reports, and other communication materials.
• Represent the Foundation at stakeholder meetings, trainings, and events.
• Perform other duties as may arise in line with the organization’s growth and needs.

Education & Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Education, Project Management, or related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a program officer within a non-profit or development organization.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Monitoring & Evaluation tools and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual collaboration tools.
• Passionate about youth development, leadership, and community impact.