About the Role
Lopterra is a premier Human Capital Resource company dedicated to shaping top-tier business leaders and empowering organizations across Africa. We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Program Officer, Governance and Leadership to join our growing team in Nigeria. In this impactful role, you will spearhead the design and execution of our flagship Leadership for Equity, Advocacy and Development (LEAD) Fellowship, directly influencing the next generation of changemakers and governance professionals.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the refinement and execution of the LEAD Fellowship across ten selected academic and institutional partners.
- Oversee the expansion of the Campus Champion Manual, virtual learning labs, and knowledge delivery platforms.
- Design and coordinate high-impact initiatives including Policy Labs, intra-campus competitions, regional semifinals, and the national finale in Abuja.
- Identify theme-aligned partners and facilitate strategic technical placements for finalist teams within key governance and civic organizations.
- Convene advisory meetings, multi-stakeholder dialogues, and inception sessions with critical industry leaders.
- Broker robust partnerships with civic networks, feminist groups, policy actors, and governance institutions.
- Ensure comprehensive documentation, robust knowledge management systems, and accurate dashboard tracking of program outcomes.
- Master degree in Gender Studies, Public Policy, Public Administration, Governance, Development Studies, Political Science, Law, or a related discipline.
- 3 to 6 years of progressive professional experience in governance, civic engagement, youth leadership, policy advocacy, or gender justice.
- Demonstrated expertise in designing and managing complex multi-institutional programs or leadership fellowships.
- Strong grounding in feminist principles, power analysis, and systems thinking frameworks.
- Proven ability to successfully engage government actors, regulatory bodies, and institutional leadership.
- Exceptional coalition management, partnership-building, and multi-stakeholder convening competencies.
- Outstanding conceptualization, written communication, and strategic ideation abilities.
- Flexibility and availability to travel as required for project implementation and stakeholder meetings.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentive structures.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employee and dependents.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and international networking.
- Dynamic, inclusive, and mission-driven work environment in a leading African HR organization.