PROGRAM MANAGER AT ROMANSPAGE GLOBAL SERVICES NIGERIA LIMITED | PROGRAM MANAGER JOBS IN ABUJA

About Company:

Romanspage is a consulting firm providing services in Human Resources and Business Development Support. With over 14 years of experience, we support SMEs, organisations, and development partners to strengthen people, systems, and enterprise performance across the private and development sectors.

Our services span HR4SMEs, organisational and business assessments, access-to-finance readiness and linkage, IT and digital infrastructure support, and capacity-building programmes for businesses and teams. Romanspage also designs and delivers learning and workforce development initiatives through Coursademia, our learning platform focused on employability, professional, and digital skills development. We are known for our practical, implementation-focused approach, working closely with clients and partners to translate strategy into action. Through consulting engagements and donor- or partner-funded programmes, Romanspage delivers measurable outcomes in workforce effectiveness, business growth, and enterprise sustainability.

Job Description:

• The Project Manager will be responsible for leading and executing the Youth in Agriculture programme from start to finish.
• The role involves supporting the design of training content, coordinating trainers and extension officers.

Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Execution (Primary Focus):

• Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of the youth in agriculture project.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and implementation strategies to achieve set objectives.
• Coordinate all project activities, including training, mentorship, and job placement.
• Ensure timely delivery of project milestones within scope and budget.
• Monitor project progress and resolve issues during execution.

Training & Content Development:

• Support with the design and development of training curricula.
• Develop practical learning modules that prepare participants for both farming and the workplace.
• Oversee creation of training materials and resources.
• Ensure content aligns with industry needs and labour market demands.

Trainer & Stakeholder Coordination:

• Identify and engage qualified facilitators and extension officers.
• Coordinate training sessions, workshops, and field activities.
• Build and manage relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Supervise trainers to ensure effective delivery and engagement.

Strategic Partnerships & Employment Pathways:

• Develop partnerships with agribusinessesand other organizations for internship and job placement.
• Facilitate the transition of partnerships from time to time.
• Organize internship/job fairs, and agric SMEs for trainees.
• Engage employers to align training with workforce needs

Reporting & Performance Management:

• Track and report on programme outcomes (number trained, placements, impact).
• Provide regular updates and reporting to management.
• Collect feedback and improve programme delivery.
• Maintain proper documentation of all project activities.

Requirements:

• Interested candidates should possess an HND / Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in project management, agriculture, and community trainers.
• Strong background in the agriculture sector with experience working with extension officers.
• Proven experience facilitating trainings and managing capacity-building programmes.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder or field-based projects.

Core Competencies:

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Training facilitation and curriculum development expertise.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead teams and coordinate multiple partners.
• Strong problem-solving and execution skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.

Desirable:

• Experience in youth empowerment or employability programmes.
• Network within the agriculture or agribusiness sector.
• Experience with internship/job placement programmes.
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation (M&E).

Salary

Application Closing Date: 19th June, 2026

Application Instructions:

Candidates should send their updated CV and cover letter to: aibe.favour@coursademia.com using "Youth Project Manager – Youth in Agriculture” as the subject of the email.