Project Manager

Project Manager

Peace and Climate Empowerment Initiative (PACE Initiative) is a Nigerian civil society organization registered in 2024 working to advance community resilience, inclusive governance, sustainable development and peaceful coexistence.

Project Manager

• Job Type Full Time, Onsite
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience 4 years
• Location Plateau
• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit, Project and Program Management

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Project Manager to coordinate PACE's assigned project activities in Jos, Plateau State.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning and implementation of community-based project activities in line with approved workplans.
• Organise capacity-building sessions for women on leadership and climate resilience across four communities.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and advocacy activities supporting gender-responsive governance and policy adoption.
• Facilitate community mediation sessions and conflict prevention activities.
• Support the implementation and evaluation of community early warning and response initiatives.
• Engage community leaders, women's groups, government stakeholders, consultants and implementing partners.
• Monitor activity progress, document outcomes and prepare timely narrative reports.
• Coordinate field logistics, participant mobilisation and activity documentation.
• Ensure project activities are inclusive, participatory, conflict-sensitive and responsive to community needs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Environmental Studies, Social Sciences or a related field.

• Minimum of 4 years' relevant experience coordinating community development or donor-funded projects.

• Demonstrated experience in community mobilisation, stakeholder engagement and field activity coordination.

• Knowledge of climate resilience, peacebuilding, gender equality and community governance.

• Strong organisational, communication, documentation and report-writing skills.

• Familiarity with Plateau State's community dynamics and proficiency in Hausa or relevant local languages are added advantages.

• PACE Initiative is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and candidates based in Plateau State are encouraged to apply.

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