Project Manager - Nigeria at African Management Institute

Job Description

• AMI is looking for an ambitious Project Manager to support the effective planning, coordination, and execution of Nigerian programs working closely under the supervision of an Implementation Director and the Country Manager in Nigeria. This role will be central in ensuring the smooth delivery of virtual and in-person capacity building training, engaging with in-field stakeholders, managing logistics, and ensuring reporting is carried out to a high standard. This role focuses on bringing local expertise to project implementation with on the ground realities, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI), Safeguarding policies are a core aspect in AMI delivery. The senior project manager will bring its knowledge of the regional realities, opportunities and challenges. 
• One of the main projects carried in Nigeria is the Green Rise project requiring work with the larger AMI  team including other project managers to collaborate with. Travel in-country states might be expected.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management & Implementation

• Support AMI in developing and executing detailed project plans against timelines
• Own the delivery of selected project tasks within agreed work plan with the SPM and Partnership Director
• Manage day-to-day project coordination, including budget tracking, task tracking and deadline management internally
• Coordinate across internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on project milestones.
• Act as the point of contact for local partners

Acumen Green Rise Project

• Serve as the local project manager for Acumen Green Rise Project
• Be the liaison between the internal implementation team and the local ecosystem 
• Work closely with the SPM assigned to the overall project for the specific Nigeria implementation

Event Coordination

• Organise and support delivery of all in-person events in Nigeria 
• Manage all logistics related to in-person events to ensure a seamless experience for participants.
• Serve as the primary liaison with local service providers, vendors, venues, and event staff.

Stakeholder & Partner Liaison

• Manage communication and coordination with program speakers, coaches, and facilitators.
• Act as point of contact for local implementing partners and ecosystem actors in Nigeria.
• Ensure timely and professional communication with all stakeholders involved in the program.

M&E support and coordination

• Coordinate occasional field-level activities such as data collection visits, spot-checks, or event feedback, ensuring timely sharing of information with the central M&E team.
• Support basic data quality checks and documentation as requested, escalating any issues to the central team
• Act as a liaison between Nigeria in-field interventions and AMI’s central M&E function to facilitate smooth communication and alignment

Reporting & Safeguarding

• Conduct the drafting and submission of progress reports, field visit notes, and project documentation..
• Maintain accurate records of project activities, outcomes, and feedback.
• Preserve Safeguarding policies - implement project following the guidelines set, be proactive in flagging any breach, bring insights on policies adaptation to cultural context

Administrative & Other Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the program team as needed.
• Support the country lead in local co-ordination, e.g. of business development events/ events to support central SME recruitment team
• Support local impact story gathering as required
• Carry out other project-related duties in alignment with the overall scope of each initiative.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Development Studies, Project Management, or a related field (required)
• Master's degree is a plus
• Minimum of 5 years managing projects, preferably in entrepreneurship development, SME support, or skills development
• At least 3 years of full-time work experience in Nigeria
• Fluency in English and one of Nigeria's main languages
• Experience with donor-funded programs or multilateral organizations (e.g. UNDP, Master card Foundation, GIZ) is highly desirable
• Experience in peri-urban and rural Nigeria is a plus
• Strong project management skills — managing multiple work streams, stakeholders, and timely delivery
• Experience planning and executing virtual and in-person events or learning programs
• Proficient with digital tools (Zoom, Google Workspace, Monday.com)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong data analysis and reporting capability
• Cross-cultural and interpersonal skills within the Nigerian context, with a GESI mindset