PROGRAM MANAGER – RISE UP TOGETHER (RUT) AT STAND WITH A GIRL (SWAG) INITIATIVE
JOB VACANCY: PROGRAM MANAGER – RISE UP TOGETHER (RUT)
Organisation: Stand With A Girl (SWAG) Initiative
Programme: Rise Up Together (RUT)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time (Hybrid)
Application Deadline: November 20, 2026 (Applications reviewed on a rolling basis; may close early once filled)
About Stand With A Girl (SWAG) Initiative
Stand With A Girl (SWAG) Initiative is a registered youth-led organisation dedicated to empowering every girl in Nigeria to reach her full potential. SWAG works to create safe, supportive environments that foster girls’ social, economic, academic, and health development through education, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and direct empowerment initiatives.
About the Rise Up Together (RUT) Programme
Rise Up Together (RUT) advances social justice, education, equity, and opportunity for women and girls in Nigeria. The programme invests in local solutions, strengthens the leadership of women and girls, and builds sustainable community movements for lasting change.
Position Overview
SWAG Initiative is seeking a qualified, results-driven Program Manager to oversee the planning, administration, and execution of the Rise Up Together (RUT) Programme in Nigeria.
Serving as the primary focal person, the Program Manager will coordinate relationships between SWAG Initiative, the RUT team, participants, subgrantees, and country partners. SWAG Initiative acts as the Employer of Record, and the role reports jointly to the designated SWAG supervisor and the Rise Up Together team.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Coordination & Implementation
Lead work plan development, activity scheduling, and monitoring timelines to meet objectives.
Organize workshops, stakeholder engagements, and training sessions.
Identify operational challenges and implement mitigation strategies.
Participant & Stakeholder Engagement
Oversee participant recruitment, selection, and onboarding.
Maintain strong relations with participants, subgrantees, and partners.
Act as the lead operational liaison across all partner organizations.
Grantee Support & Technical Assistance
Coordinate technical assistance and capacity-building for subgrantees.
Conduct site visits to monitor progress, assess implementation, and document lessons learned.
Administration & Logistics
Direct logistical needs including travel, event planning, and procurement.
Work across SWAG departments to maintain smooth operational workflows.
Documentation & Reporting
Prepare timely updates, progress reports, and deliverable documentation.
Highlight success stories, advocacy achievements, and implementation metrics.
Performance Monitoring & Accountability
Collaborate with the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) team to track indicators.
Ensure financial transparency, resource alignment, and high-quality outputs.
External Relations & Advocacy
Represent the programme in local media (radio, TV, print) and national forums.
Write blog posts and contribute content to RUT communications teams.
Engage in approved national task forces, networks, and advocacy coalitions.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Project Management, Public Administration, International Relations, or a related field. (Master’s degree is an added advantage).
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the non-profit sector (international non-profit experience preferred).
Location & Travel: Must reside in Nigeria with willingness to undertake local travel (up to 20% of work time) and international travel as needed.
Domain Knowledge: In-depth understanding of grassroots gender equality issues, women’s rights, and girls’ empowerment in Nigeria.
Technical & Soft Skills:
Proven track record in independent project management and advocacy campaigns.
Demonstrated budget tracking, financial reconciliation, and administrative skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Experience with digital collaboration tools and CRM platforms like Salesforce (added advantage).
Safeguarding & Ethical Commitment
SWAG Initiative is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The selected candidate must adhere strictly to SWAG’s Safeguarding, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Anti-Harassment, and confidentiality policies.
Application Process
Required Documents:
Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Cover Letter detailing relevant experience and suitability for the role
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must complete the online application form and upload their CV and cover letter via the official portal.
Application Deadline: November 20, 2026
Technical Support / Enquiries: info@standwithagirl.org
(Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.)
