JOB POSITION FOR PROJECT MANAGER
JOB OPPORTUNITY: PROJECT MANAGER
Organization: Peace and Climate Empowerment Initiative (PACE)
Location: Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Qualification: BA / BSc / HND
Experience: Minimum of 4 Years
Job Category: NGO / Non-Profit, Project and Programme Management
Application Deadline: Not specified
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
The Peace and Climate Empowerment Initiative (PACE) is seeking a motivated and experienced Project Manager to coordinate and implement assigned project activities in Jos, Plateau State.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting community development, climate resilience, peacebuilding, women’s leadership, and gender-responsive governance initiatives across four communities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate the planning and implementation of community-based project activities in line with approved workplans.
Organise capacity-building sessions to strengthen women’s leadership and climate resilience across four target communities.
Coordinate stakeholder engagement and advocacy activities to promote gender-responsive governance and policy adoption.
Facilitate community mediation sessions and conflict prevention initiatives.
Support the implementation and evaluation of community-based early warning and response mechanisms.
Engage community leaders, women’s groups, government stakeholders, consultants, and implementing partners effectively.
Monitor project progress, document outcomes, and prepare timely narrative reports.
Coordinate field logistics, participant mobilisation, and activity documentation.
Ensure project activities remain inclusive, participatory, conflict-sensitive, and responsive to community needs.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Interested applicants should possess the following:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Environmental Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
Experience: At least 4 years of relevant experience coordinating community development or donor-funded projects.
Core Competencies: Demonstrated experience in community mobilisation, stakeholder engagement, and field activity coordination.
Knowledge Area: Strong understanding of climate resilience, peacebuilding, gender equality, and community governance.
Skills: Strong organisational, communication, documentation, and report-writing skills.
Added Advantages:
Familiarity with community dynamics in Plateau State.
Proficiency in Hausa or other relevant local languages.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application containing the following documents:
An updated CV (no more than two pages).
A brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience.
Submission Email: admin@paceinitiative.org
Email Subject: Project Manager
PACE Initiative is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and candidates based in Plateau State are particularly encouraged to apply.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
