Program Manager at Edgewood Consulting

About the Role

We are expanding our impact and seeking a highly competent Program Manager to lead and oversee all programme activities, donor engagement efforts, and social media communications. This position provides strategic and operational leadership for the Foundation's programmes in Okitipupa, Ondo.

Role Overview

The Program Manager will manage the full programme cycle—from beneficiary selection to scholarship disbursement, reporting, partnership coordination, and digital visibility. This role requires a passionate, organised, and driven professional who is comfortable working with donors, managing community stakeholders, and using social media to showcase impact and drive engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end implementation of all education support initiatives
• Lead beneficiary identification, screening, and onboarding processes
• Coordinate scholarship disbursements, school fee payments, and follow-up support
• Build and sustain productive relationships with donors, partners, schools, and community groups
• Manage the Foundation's social media platforms and create compelling content to showcase impact
• Develop annual programme plans, budgets, reports, and impact summaries
• Oversee day-to-day operations, documentation, and compliance requirements
• Conduct field visits to monitor beneficiaries and verify programme activities
• Track programme outcomes through monitoring and evaluation frameworks

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Education, Development Studies, NGO Management, Communications, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in programme management, NGO work, or development sector roles
• Proven ability to engage donors, partners, and diverse stakeholders
• Strong social media management skills including content creation, posting, and analytics
• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation abilities

Location

Okitipupa, Ondo, Nigeria