Programs Manager At The People’s Project for Social & Climate Justice
Job Title: Programs Manager
Organization: The People’s Project for Social and Climate Justice (TPP)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time, Renewable Annually
Level: Mid–Senior Management (Programs Leadership Tier)
Band: Strategic Programs Lead
Work Type: Hybrid – Abuja-based with field travel
Reports to: Executive Director, The People’s Project
Salary: ₦600,000 – ₦700,000 monthly (₦7.2 million – ₦8.4 million annually), depending on experience
About The People’s Project
The People’s Project for Social and Climate Justice (TPP) is a Pan-African movement building people-powered systems of care, justice, and change. Our mission is to create a fairer, greener, and more humane world by empowering communities and leaders to act with empathy, courage, and accountability.
We do this through flagship initiatives that include:
- Boys Champions and The DearMen Movement – raising caring boys and redefining masculinity through mentorship, storytelling, and leadership.
- HOPE for African Children – advancing inclusive education, girls’ empowerment, and youth development across Africa.
- Climate and Social Justice Programs – such as the GREEN Justice Fellowship, Clim8Guard, SentinelAI, and the Climate Voters Campaign.
Together, these programs represent one mission: building societies that work for both people and planet.
Role Overview
The Programs Manager will lead the strategy, coordination, and impact delivery of all programs under The People’s Project. This includes Boys Champions, HOPE for African Children, and the Climate and Social Justice portfolios.
This person will be the heartbeat of program implementation; translating ideas into structured plans, managing execution, tracking results, and driving fundraising efforts of at least $500,000 annuallyacross all initiatives.
This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, empathy, and execution. You will help strengthen The People’s Project as a continental force for justice and human development.
Key Responsibilities
Program Strategy and Leadership
- Lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of all program areas – Boys Champions, HOPE for African Children, and Climate & Social Justice initiatives.
- Develop and oversee annual program strategies, work plans, budgets, and timelines.
- Ensure programs are aligned with TPP’s five-year strategic vision and reflect the organization’s values of care, accountability, and dignity.
- Build and maintain cross-program systems for reporting, communication, and learning.
- Strengthen monitoring, evaluation, and impact measurement across all programs.
Fundraising and Partnerships
- Lead resource mobilization efforts for all TPP programs, targeting at least $500,000 annuallyin grants, partnerships, and sponsorships.
- Develop funding proposals, concept notes, and reports in collaboration with the Partnerships and Communications teams.
- Build and sustain relationships with foundations, bilateral agencies, corporate partners, and community institutions.
- Identify new funding opportunities and strategic collaborations that expand TPP’s reach and sustainability.
Communications and Storytelling
- Collaborate with the Communications Team to document and amplify program impact through stories, data, and visuals.
- Represent The People’s Project at external events, conferences, and media engagements.
- Ensure program narratives consistently reflect TPP’s brand message: Care is strength. Justice is love in action.
Team Management and Culture
- Supervise program officers, facilitators, and volunteers across Boys Champions, HOPE, and Climate Justice units.
- Conduct regular team planning, feedback sessions, and performance reviews.
- Build a culture of empathy, discipline, innovation, and shared accountability.
- Provide mentorship to emerging leaders and fellows within program structures.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
- Oversee program data collection, analysis, and impact documentation.
- Ensure timely submission of program reports to donors and the Executive Director.
- Lead program learning reviews and use insights to inform future strategy.
- Collaborate with the MERL and Research teams to strengthen evidence-driven advocacy.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Education, Public Policy, Gender Studies, or a related field.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience managing multi-sector development programs.
- Proven record of raising funds, building partnerships, and managing complex donor projects.
- Strong organizational, budgeting, and leadership skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Deep understanding of gender, education, youth empowerment, and climate justice in African contexts.
- Ability to travel within Nigeria and across partner countries as needed.
Personal Qualities
- Strategic and visionary thinker with strong operational discipline.
- Emotionally intelligent and grounded under pressure.
- Collaborative leader who empowers teams and holds accountability.
- Authentic storyteller and communicator.
- Deeply aligned with the values of care, justice, and transformation.
Performance Measurement
Performance will be evaluated periodically through measurable indicators including:
- Fundraising results: minimum of $500,000 raised across grants, partnerships, and sponsorships.
- Program reach and outcomes: measurable growth in beneficiaries reached, schools engaged, and communities impacted.
- Partnership development: number and quality of funded collaborations and renewals.
- Operational excellence: timely delivery of projects within approved budgets and plans.
- Team performance: retention, morale, and productivity of staff and volunteers.
- Reporting and learning: accuracy, timeliness, and integration of data into decision-making.
Success in this role means driving synergy across programs and translating vision into real, lasting change.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary: ₦600,000 – ₦700,000 monthly (₦7.2 million – ₦8.4 million annually), depending on experience.
- Health insurance and professional development support.
- Opportunities for career growth within The People’s Project network.
- Purpose-driven and dynamic work environment.
How to Apply
Send your CV and a one-page cover letter explaining why you are the right fit for this role to:
HR@ourpeoplesproject.org
Use the subject line: Programs Manager – The People’s Project (Abuja)
Application Deadline: November 20th
Resumption: Early 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Final Note
This role is for a builder, not a manager. You will hold the pulse of The People’s Project – connecting Boys Champions, HOPE for African Children, and our Climate Justice work into one coherent force for good. If you believe that care is strength, justice is love in action, and leadership is service, then this is your chance to build a legacy that transforms lives across Africa.
