About Catering to Africans In Need (CAIN)
Catering to Africans In Need (CAIN) is a non-governmental organization focused on providing improved education and healthcare to the less privileged in our society. We are recruiting to fill the position below:
- Job Title: Programs Manager
- Location: Lagos
- Job type: Full-time
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Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership – Drive the execution of CAIN’s mission and strategic goals, ensuring measurable impact, growth, and long-term vision alignment.
- Program Oversight – Design, implement, evaluate and scale high-impact educational programs across multiple African countries, focused on empowerment and systemic change.
- Data Management and Analysis – Collect, manage, and analyze relevant data from all programs, ensuring CAIN makes data-driven decisions.
- Financial & Resource Management – Lead budgeting, financial planning, and reporting to ensure accountability, transparency, and resource optimization.
- Stakeholder & Partnership Engagement – Build and nurture strong relationships with donors, NGOs, government bodies, corporate partners, and other key stakeholders.
- Operations & Team Management – Oversee daily operations, while managing staff, volunteers, and project teams to ensure smooth and effective program delivery.
- Regulatory Compliance – Ensure full compliance with local and international legal, financial, and operational regulations, including nonprofit and sector-specific standards.
- Fundraising & Grant Management – Secure significant funding through compelling grant proposals, strategic partnerships, and donor engagement. Develop and execute effective, sustainable fundraising strategies.
- Research & Innovation – Monitor trends and emerging practices in education and development, introducing innovative solutions to increase CAIN’s reach and relevance.
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Requirements and skills
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Education, Social Sciences, Nonprofit Management, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in program management, nonprofit leadership, fundraising, or a similar role.
- Proven track record of implementing and evaluating high impact programs, preferably in the education sector.
- Proven track record of raising funds through grant writing, corporate sponsorships, and major donor engagement.
- Demonstrated expertise in nonprofit compliance, including adherence to regulatory requirements, reporting standards, and governance best practices.
- Strong financial management skills with experience overseeing budgets, managing multi-year funding, and ensuring accurate donor reporting and compliance.
- Exceptional stakeholder management experience, with the ability to engage global funders, policymakers, and corporate partners.
- Proven leadership and team management capabilities, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and public speaking skills.
- Deep passion for education and social impact, with a strong commitment to CAIN’s mission.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter to: info@caunafrica.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
