Project Manager

About the Role

ChildSphere Development Initiative (CDI) is a community-based nonprofit organization in Kano, Nigeria, dedicated to protecting children's rights, expanding access to education, and providing vocational skills for vulnerable and out-of-school children. CDI is currently seeking a proactive, competent, and results-oriented Project Manager to lead the design, planning, coordination, and implementation of its impactful development programmes.

• Lead the overall design, planning, coordination, and implementation of community development programmes.
• Manage end-to-end project lifecycles ensuring goals, timelines, and deliverables are successfully met.
• Write comprehensive grant proposals, develop project budgets, and oversee financial execution.
• Ensure strict adherence to grant management guidelines, donor compliance standards, and reporting requirements.
• Engage actively with local communities, government stakeholders, and partner organizations.
• Promote and uphold child rights, protection, and safeguarding principles across all initiatives.

• Proven experience in development project management within the non-profit sector.
• Strong expertise in project design, proposal writing, and strategic budgeting.
• Excellent leadership, team coordination, and problem-solving abilities.
• Sound knowledge of grant management, donor compliance, and narrative reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in community engagement and stakeholder relationship management.
• Deep understanding of child rights, child protection frameworks, and safeguarding policies.
• Commitment to building a long-term career in the international development and NGO sector.

• Gain hands-on leadership experience driving high-impact community and child-focused development projects in Nigeria.
• Flexible stipends may be provided, subject to project funding availability.
• Opportunities for professional growth in programme management, child rights, and community development.

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