Project Manager

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Project Manager | Peace & Climate Empowerment Initiative (PACE)

📍 Location: Jos, Plateau State
Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Experience: Minimum of 4 years
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Job Field: NGO / Non-Profit / Project Management
Deadline: November 4, 2026

About the Role

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.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email the following to admin@paceinitiative.org:

• Updated CV (maximum 2 pages).
• Brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience.

Email Subject: Project Manager

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.