Prosper Global (formerly Mercy Corps)via Prosper Global (formerly Mercy Corps)
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Lagos, Nigeria
Type
Full Time
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
8 days left
Job Description
National position leading the DAWN project in Nigeria.
Serve as the single accountable point of contact for the Mastercard Foundation relationship on DAWN
Lead governance forums, including kick-off workshops, check-ins, committee meetings and the annual learning convening
Own the quality and timeliness of all contractual reports, coordinating inputs from Finance, MEL and consortium partners
Maintain a register of actions requiring the Foundation's prior approval and prepare timely approval requests
Resolve friction with the funder and escalate divergent positions to the Program Director
Ensure records are ready for audits, monitoring visits and information requests
Lead the Foundation conversation on Learning Pilot results and scale-up proposals
Escalate safeguarding concerns, suspected fraud and other material risks immediately
Deliver DAWN in Nigeria against the approved workplan, budget and targets
Guide local adaptations, including geographic reach outside Lagos and Abuja
Work with the Inclusivity team to shape inclusion delivery
Line manage the Senior Project Manager overseeing Inclusivity Partners
Monitor budget against actuals with Finance and maintain financial controls
Ensure the Learning Pilot meets its learning requirements
Coordinate communications across technical leads
Represent DAWN with platforms, government, private sector and civil society
Set and track objectives and workplans
Lead the Nigeria team's culture and performance
Ensure the team has adequate office space, logistics and support
Embed safeguarding across activities and partners
Serve as the in-country escalation point for risk and accountability
Requirements
10+ years of program or project management experience, including 5+ years leading complex, multi-partner donor-funded programs, ideally in youth employment, gender, livelihoods, entrepreneurship or the digital economy
Proven record as primary relationship lead for institutional donors on large grants, including negotiating changes, securing approvals and resolving difficult issues
Experience leading Mastercard Foundation-funded projects is an advantage
Strong results-based management and MEL grounding
Solid understanding of donor financial management, budget oversight and audit readiness
Experience in youth employment and/or livelihoods, with knowledge of safeguarding and protection
Experience working with young women, refugees and displaced people, or persons with disabilities preferred
Comfort with ambiguity and ability to manage multiple activities and partners
Sound judgment and discretion with sensitive information
Ability to work independently, influence without formal authority and build trust
Excellent communication skills, including strong donor reporting and fluent written and spoken English
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience; postgraduate degree an advantage
Legal right to work in Nigeria
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