A curated list of 200+ organizations with open positions across every business function. Apply your gifts and career to tackle the world’s biggest problems, today!
Operations
Lagos, Nigeria
AMI is looking for an ambitious Project Manager to support the effective planning, coordination, and execution of Nigerian programs working closely under the supervision of an Implementation Director and the Country Manager in Nigeria. This role will be central in ensuring the smooth delivery of virtual and in-person capacity building training, engaging with in-field stakeholders, managing logistics, and ensuring reporting is carried out to a high standard. This role focuses on bringing local expertise to project implementation with on the ground realities, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI), Safeguarding policies are a core aspect in AMI delivery. The senior project manager will bring its knowledge of the regional realities, opportunities and challenges.
One of the main projects carried in Nigeria is the Green Rise project requiring work with the larger AMI team including other project managers to collaborate with. Travel in-country states might be expected.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support AMI in developing and executing detailed project plans against timelines
Own the delivery of selected project tasks within agreed work plan with the SPM and Partnership Director
Manage day-to-day project coordination, including budget tracking, task tracking and deadline management internally
Coordinate across internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on project milestones.
Act as the point of contact for local partners
Acumen Green Rise Project
Serve as the local project manager for Acumen Green Rise Project
Be the liaison between the internal implementation team and the local ecosystem
Work closely with the SPM assigned to the overall project for the specific Nigeria implementation
Organise and support delivery of all in-person events in Nigeria
Manage all logistics related to in-person events to ensure a seamless experience for participants.
Serve as the primary liaison with local service providers, vendors, venues, and event staff.
Manage communication and coordination with program speakers, coaches, and facilitators.
Act as point of contact for local implementing partners and ecosystem actors in Nigeria.
Ensure timely and professional communication with all stakeholders involved in the program.
M&E support and coordination
Coordinate occasional field-level activities such as data collection visits, spot-checks, or event feedback, ensuring timely sharing of information with the central M&E team.
Support basic data quality checks and documentation as requested, escalating any issues to the central team
Act as a liaison between Nigeria in-field interventions and AMI’s central M&E function to facilitate smooth communication and alignment
Conduct the drafting and submission of progress reports, field visit notes, and project documentation..
Maintain accurate records of project activities, outcomes, and feedback.
Preserve Safeguarding policies - implement project following the guidelines set, be proactive in flagging any breach, bring insights on policies adaptation to cultural context
Provide general administrative support to the program team as needed.
Support the country lead in local co-ordination, e.g. of business development events/ events to support central SME recruitment team
Support local impact story gathering as required
Carry out other project-related duties in alignment with the overall scope of each initiative.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Development Studies, Project Management, or a related field (required)
Master's degree is a plus
Minimum of 5 years managing projects, preferably in entrepreneurship development, SME support, or skills development
At least 3 years of full-time work experience in Nigeria
Fluency in English and one of Nigeria's main languages
Experience with donor-funded programs or multilateral organizations (e.g. UNDP, Master card Foundation, GIZ) is highly desirable
Experience in peri-urban and rural Nigeria is a plus
Strong project management skills — managing multiple work streams, stakeholders, and timely delivery
Experience planning and executing virtual and in-person events or learning programs
Proficient with digital tools (Zoom, Google Workspace, Monday.com)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented with strong data analysis and reporting capability
Cross-cultural and interpersonal skills within the Nigerian context, with a GESI mindset
A high-impact, diverse and ambitious team with common values:
Be the best: We work really hard, are proud of what we do, and love delighting our clients with quality.
Own it: We step up to the task, never pass the buck and hold ourselves accountable for delivering results.
Push the limits: We ask why, embrace failure and try new things. We never settle.
Do what’s right: We act with integrity, confront dishonesty, treat people fairly and strive to contribute to the greater good
Always care: We don’t do ego – it’s always ‘team before me’. We are kind, we celebrate each other’s success, and we care enough to give honest feedback.
A dynamic office & team life:
Modern offices
Regular team social events.
Regular learning and coaching opportunities
A hybrid working mode
