About this role
The role is for a Project Manager to lead and deliver the Youth in Agriculture programme from start to finish, including assisting with training content design, coordinating trainers and extension officers, and managing partnerships for internships and job placements. The position is based in Karmo, Abuja, and targets candidates with experience in multi-stakeholder projects, training facilitation, and the agriculture sector. Romanspage Global Services Nigeria Limited provides consulting in human resources and business development, including learning and workforce development initiatives through its Coursademia platform. The job focuses on project execution, training development, stakeholder coordination, and reporting on programme outcomes. It is a full-time role requiring strong leadership, planning, and communication skills.
What you would do
- Develop project plans, timelines, and implementation strategies.
- Ensure timely delivery of project milestones within scope and budget.
- Coordinate all project activities including training, mentorship, and job placement.
- Monitor project progress and resolve issues during execution.
- Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of the youth in agriculture project.
- Oversee creation of training materials and resources.
- Support design and development of training curricula.
- Align content with industry needs and labour market demands.
- Develop practical learning modules for farming and workplace readiness.
- Supervise trainers and coordinate training sessions, workshops, and field activities.
What they are asking for
- HND, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
- 3-5 years of relevant project management experience in agriculture or related fields.
- Experience managing multi-stakeholder or field-based projects.
- Proven experience facilitating trainings and capacity-building programmes.
- Strong background in agriculture with experience working with extension officers.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and execution skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
- Experience in training facilitation and curriculum development.
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