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Leadership Development Associate
About this role
The role is for a Leadership Development Associate in Abuja, supporting flagship leadership programmes that identify and develop high-potential public sector leaders across Africa. It combines programme management, curriculum development and data-driven learning in a hands-on, execution-focused capacity. The position reports to the Team Lead or Director at Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, a philanthropic organisation focused on improving public sector effectiveness and access to primary healthcare. The role involves coordinating the design, delivery and continuous improvement of leadership programmes and related partnerships, with involvement across planning, delivery, and post-programme follow-up.
What you would do
- Support end-to-end selection for flagship programmes including MPP, PLP, and Visiting Fellowship
- Help develop new leadership and technical development pathways for identified leaders
- Coordinate applications, nominations, screening, and assessment logistics
- Assist with panel interview scheduling and documentation
- Monitor diversity and equity across applicant pools and cohorts
- Contribute to development and refresh of curricula for leadership programmes
- Onboard and coordinate delivery partners such as faculty and facilitators
- Assist with quality assurance and co‑creation with the evidence and impact team
- Conduct research to support relevant learning experiences
- Support full operational cycle from planning to delivery and post-programme follow-up (including scheduling, logistics and facilitation)
What they are asking for
- Second-class upper degree in Social Sciences, Public Policy, Education or related field (postgraduate degree is an advantage)
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in programme management, leadership development or public sector capacity building
- At least 2 years in a leadership or management role
- Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder programmes in development or public sector context
- Strong understanding of curriculum design, adult learning principles and talent development frameworks
- Excellent analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills; ability to present to senior stakeholders
- High level of professionalism, credibility and discretion
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