PROGRAM MANAGER AT ARISE | PROGRAM MANAGER JOBS IN BORNO

About Company:

Arise is a women-led, non-profit organization, working to transform the lasting effects of conflict, climate shocks, and economic challenges into pathways for resilience, recovery, and renewal.

Our organisation is committed to addressing critical needs within marginalised and vulnerable communities while advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals across key thematic areas, including poverty alleviation, education, gender equality, girls and women’s empowerment, environmental sustainability, and climate action.

Job Description:

• The Program Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating programs that align with the organization’s mission.
• S/he will work on initiatives that focus on social impact, community development, and public service.

Key Responsible
Program Development and Implementation:

• Lead the design, development, and execution of high-quality programs that aligns with the organization’s strategic goals and donor requirements.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to identify program needs, priorities, and opportunities, ensuring alignment with local contexts and beneficiary needs.
• Oversee program implementation, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Guide and support program staff in planning, executing, and monitoring program activities.
• Cultivate partnerships with local communities, government entities, and other NGOs to enhance program effectiveness and sustainability.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning:

• Establish a robust monitoring and evaluation system, facilitating regular collection and analysis of program data and indicators.
• Coordinate evaluations, assessments, and surveys to measure program impact and capture lessons learned.
• Use monitoring and evaluation findings to inform program adjustments, enhance quality, and support evidence-based decision-making.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Oversee the preparation of timely and comprehensive program reports for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate, timely data collection, analysis, and documentation of program activities and results.
• Work with the Communications team to showcase program successes and share insights with relevant audiences.

Team Management and Capacity Building:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the program team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and identify capacity-building needs for program staff.

Organize training sessions, workshops, and mentoring opportunities to strengthen staff skills and knowledge.

Partnership and Resource Mobilization:

• Identify and build strategic partnerships with local and international organizations to encourage collaboration and resource-sharing.
• Support fundraising efforts by contributing to proposal development, donor engagement, and resource mobilization activities.

Requirements:

• Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 16th February, 2026

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should send their CV to: talent@arise-ywc.org or hr@arise-ywc.org using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.