Program Manager, Nigeria

Position Title:
Program Manager, Nigeria
Location:
Nigeria
Type:
Fully remote with travel to in-person meetings and events
Reports to:
Dr Norah Obudho, Director East Africa
Hours per week (average):
40 (full time)
Vision and Mission
WomenLift Health envisions a world where diverse, accomplished leaders collectively transform health outcomes. To realize that vision, we are expanding the power and influence of women leaders to transform health outcomes for women, girls, and vulnerable populations and be change agents for inclusive leadership.
Work
At WomenLift Health, we champion the belief that when women lead, better health follows. While women form the foundation of the world's health workforce, they continue to hold few leadership positions. Working through regional hubs in East Africa, India, North America and Southern Africa and in partnership with Women in Leadership Advancement Network (WILAN) for Nigeria, we deliver contextualized leadership development programs to serve thousands of mid- to- senior women leaders around the world, equipping them with tools and support systems to navigate their path to the highest decision-making levels in health. We build partnerships with institutions to create environments where women leaders can thrive. Finally, we create platforms and contribute evidence for change-makers at all levels to reimagine and reshape leadership.
Our Culture and Values
We are building a diverse, entrepreneurial team of people who bring unique cultural and technical perspectives and experiences. We welcome results-oriented problem-solvers of any nationality, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, and disability. We are a growing organization that is committed to building a culture with our partners that values:
Collaborative leadership
that celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences and ensures everyone contributes to their full potential.
Partnership
grounded in humility, respect, empathy, and inclusion.
Transformative change
based upon bold, strategic thinking combined with adaptability and pragmatic action.
Spirit
of learning
ensures we are open, forward-looking, constructive, and committed to growing collectively and individually.
Achieving impact
by improving global health and gender equality.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Program Manager to play a crucial role in supporting the coordination and implementation of a strategic partnership between WomenLift Health and
WILAN
in Nigeria. This role will focus on ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and implementation of our shared work program aimed at advancing women's leadership in the health sector in Nigeria. The manager will work under the direction of Dr Norah Obudho, East Africa Director, WomenLift Health and in close collaboration with Abosede George-Ogan, Founder, WILAN.
Key Responsibilities:
Partnership Coordination:
Serve as the main point of contact between both organizations, fostering strong relationships and facilitating open lines of communication.
Team Engagement:
Identify and engage the appropriate staff members within both organizations who will be integral to partnership activities.
Problem Solving:
Assist in identifying challenges that arise within the partnership framework and work program. Support collaborative problem-solving and facilitate discussions to find effective solutions that address shared concerns.
Program Implementation:
Support the implementation of the shared work program, ensuring that all activities are executed in alignment with the established goals and timelines.
Capturing Learning:
Create and maintain systems for capturing lessons learned and best practices throughout the partnership. Analyze and document successes, challenges, and insights gained from the implementation of the work program.
The Nigeria Program Manager will play a critical role in supporting the design and implementation the WomenLift Health – WILAN work program including:
Leadership Development Programs (60% of time):
End-to-end Implementation of the one-year long hybrid leadership development program (Leadership Journey) for a cohort of 30 women leaders including — supporting the selection process of women, scheduling of key Journey milestones, , communication and follow-up with cohort members, support for mentors, coaches, reviewers and technical experts engaged with the cohort, project management of two in-person events for the cohort members and support for the women in their Leadership Projects and other needs over the duration of the program through office-hours and responding to requests.
Implementation of 3-5 leadership workshops (virtual and in-person) for women leaders in Nigeria including support in scheduling the workshops and providing operational support for the virtual platform or in-person event.
Manage the use and maintenance of tools for implementing and tracking key milestones, deliverables, and budget according to established program timeline for the hub.
Support cohort members and health partners by bringing relevant public and/or global health knowledge/experience to discussions and providing active support to meet their needs.
Actively contribute to and/or facilitate cross-regional ideation, brainstorming in the creation of new systems, processes, and modalities for the leadership development activities.
MEL (20% of time):
Manage program monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) efforts for the Nigeria Hub under the guidance of the WomenLift Health and WILAN MEL team.
Thought-Leadership and Communications (20% of time):
In collaboration with WomenLift Health and WILAN Communications Teammates:
Support the development and dissemination of messaging, materials, speaker events, videos and thought-leadership products as needed.
Education & Experience (Required):
Master's degree in a related field
Minimum 7 years of work experience with 3+ years in public or global health
Demonstrated track record of independently adapting and establishing processes, systems, and tools to implement capacity building programs
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Required):
Commitment to WomenLift Health and WILAN's Mission, Vision, and Values
Understanding of women's leadership in the development and/or health sector in Nigeria
Proven ability to collaborate and co-create with diverse colleagues across cultures, countries, disciplines and time-zones
Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English
Depth of experience, maturity, confidence, gravitas, ability to learn and adapt, and give and receive feedback, befitting a manager
Self-starter, self-driven learner who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment
Solid computer skills and demonstrated experience in using MS office suite including spreadsheets, web-based applications such as email, social media, videoconferencing, program and task management applications, and ease in learning new programs
Demonstrated project management and organizational skills
Education & Experience (Preferred):
Women's Leadership, Gender Equality, or Public Health is a plus
Additional language preferred, but not required
HOW TO APPLY
Please see
career page
of WomenLift Health, select the appropriate position, and fill out an application form for the role you are interested in. As part of the application packet, you will be asked to submit a) your resume, b) cover letter detailing why you are interested and a good fit for the role, and c) list of three references.
Hiring Information
WomenLift Health is a project of New Venture Fund (NVF), a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. NVF is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. NVF's work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.
WomenLift Health intends to hire the selected candidate via a PEO (Professional Employer Organization) partner. Candidate must live and be authorized to work in Nigeria.