Lopterra Services Limited

Senior Programs Officer Governance And Leadership

Lopterra Services Limited  •  Federal Republic of Nigeria / Republic of Niger (Hybrid)  •  23 days ago
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Job Description


About Our Client:

Our client has a credible history of organizing and galvanizing action for the enactment and formulation of legal and policy frameworks to advance gender equality and eliminate sexual and gender-based violence. They started operations in October 2017 to complement the program and policy efforts of the government in advancing intersectional gender equality and eliminating all forms of sexual and gender-based violence which undermine women's potential, agency, and freedom.

Job description

  • Lead the refinement of the design and the execution of the Leadership for Equity, Advocacy & Development (LEAD) Fellowship across the 10 selected institutions.


  • Oversee the review and expansion of the Campus Champion Manual, including modules for the virtual learning lab, oversee the knowledge delivery platform and identify subject matter experts.


  • Manage the virtual learning lab, learning circles, capstone sessions, and fellowship cohort experience.


  • Design and coordinate the Policy Lab, intra-campus competitions, regional semifinals, and national finale in Abuja.


  • Identify sector and thematic aligned partners and support technical placements for finalist teams in governance and civic organizations.


  • Convene advisory meetings, inception sessions, and multi-stakeholder dialogues


  • Broker partnerships with civic organizations, governance institutions, feminist networks, and policy actors.


  • Ensure the documentation,
    knowledge management systems, and dashboard tracking of outcomes.


Requirements


Requirements


A Master’s degree in any of the following fields (or closely related disciplines):


  • Gender Studies ,Public Policy / Public Administration, Governance or Development Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, or Political Science, Law, Social Work, Human Rights, or Peace & Conflict Studies or any related field.Minimum of 3–6 years progressive experience in governance, civic engagement, youth leadership development, gender justice, policy advocacy, or related sectors.


  • Demonstrated leadership in designing or managing programs, fellowships, or multi-institutional initiatives.


  • Strong grounding in feminist principles, power analysis, and systems thinking.


  • Proven ability to engage government actors, regulatory agencies, and institutional leadership.


  • Exceptional partnership-building, coalition management, and multi-stakeholder convening skills.


  • Strong writing, conceptualization, and communication abilities.


  • Experience working with young people, student movements, or leadership pipelines is an added advantage.


  • Ability to ideate innovative frameworks, develop models, and translate concepts into actionable strategies.


  • Availability to travel.


In line with our Policy

, we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, especially women.


Benefits


What We Offer


Salary 400,000- 450,000Gross

  • Opportunity to shape a national leadership pipeline for feminist governance.


  • Platform to work at the intersection of student movements, policy spaces, and systems-change.


  • A supportive feminist work environment grounded in reflection, learning, and rigor.


  • Competitive compensation.


  • Opportunity to lead a nationally significant initiative


  • Hybrid work arrangement.

Lopterra Services Limited

About Lopterra Services Limited

A Unique Human Resources and Professional Training Company situated in Johannesburg, South Africa and Lagos, Nigeria.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
2018
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