About this role
Project Manager (Peace & Climate Empowerment Initiative - PACE)
Overview: Peace & Climate Empowerment Initiative (PACE), a Nigerian civil society organisation focused on community resilience, inclusive governance, sustainable development, and peaceful coexistence, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to coordinate community-based project activities in Jos.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and implement community projects in line with approved workplans.
- Organise leadership and climate resilience training for women across four communities.
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement and advocacy for gender-responsive governance.
- Facilitate community mediation and conflict prevention activities.
- Support community early warning and response initiatives.
- Engage community leaders, women's groups, government stakeholders, and implementing partners.
- Monitor project progress, document outcomes, and prepare narrative reports.
- Coordinate field logistics, participant mobilisation, and activity documentation.
- Ensure activities are inclusive, participatory, and responsive to community needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Environmental Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years' experience coordinating community development or donor-funded projects.
- Experience in community mobilisation, stakeholder engagement, and field 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 other relevant local languages are advantages.
- Qualified women and candidates based in Plateau State are encouraged to apply.