Leadership, Effectiveness, Accountability & Professionalism (LEAP) Africa is a leadership development non-profit organization that was founded by Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli (MFR) in May 2002.
Our mission is to inspire, empower and equip a new cadre of African leaders by providing skills and tool for personal, organizational and community transformation. LEAP’s activity is broadly categorized into Youth LEAP, Business LEAP and eLEAP to address these focal points working with entrepreneurs and youth. Key areas include youth development, employability, entrepreneurship, social responsibility, social innovation and SME development.
Since inception, LEAP has successfully launched in 26 cities including the FCT in collaboration with international communities, state government, leading financial institutions and non-profit organizations across the world. LEAP’s trainings have also been delivered in African countries such as Burundi, Rwanda and Ghana. These programmes have impacted over 45, 000 Nigerians to lead ethically, become change agents and high performing individuals. Its youth beneficiaries have initiated over 1, 000 high-impact community change projects across Nigeria.
Driven by our vision to be recognized as the premier resource centre for developing dynamic, innovative and principled African leaders who will drive Africa’s realization of its full potential, LEAP has published 11 business and youth themed books which are used as practical case studies, worksheets and tools by practitioners and trainers across Nigeria. LEAP has also converted some of them to ebooks and is creating e-learning curriculum to reach millions across Africa.
LEAP Africa has several special projects running in Nigeria. It partnered with the Aspen Institute, Databank Foundation (Ghana) and Technoserve to launch the Africa Leadership Initiative (ALI) West Africa, an initiative that develops a new generation of community-spirited leaders in Ghana and Nigeria. In addition, LEAP, in collaboration with the African Leadership Institute launched the Nigeria 2025 Project, designed to develop a series of scenarios on how Nigeria could evolve in the future.
In 2013 it partnered with Dell and Computer Aid International on Powering the Possible Youth Learning Project- to provide computer literacy skills to public secondary school students in Lagos.
LEAP Programmes has received funding from Ford Foundation, Citi Foundation, Nokia, Microsoft, International Youth Foundation, TY Danjuma Foundation, MTN Nigeria, the United States Government, UK Government, the World Bank and supported by many Nigerian organizations.CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the design, development and implementation of MERL functions and ensure organisational effectiveness for LEAP Africa.
Report to and work closely with the Director of Programmes and the required Committee in the planning and implementation of all LEAP’s MERL goals in line with the organization's vision and mission.
Design, test, and coordinate the implementation of data collection, analysis, and evaluation of programmes and research projects in line with LEAP’s objectives and ensure quality assurance and control in line with international standards.
Support the process of curriculum development and ensure adherence to LEAP’s curriculum standards and best practices.
Write and disseminate evidence obtained from research work such as; white papers, research and evaluation reports, as well as products, including policy briefs, concept notes, infographics, peer reviews, articles and Op-eds.
Coordinate and provide holistic supervision in programme management, from programme planning to implementation and closeout, ensuring continuous and up-to-date information on all programme components and adapting and aligning to programme needs and updating PMO at all times.
Work with the programmes team and partners in the conceptualisation, design and development of impact measurement frameworks, indicators, monitoring and sustainability plans for projects.
Prepare project reports on time, in line with stakeholders' expectations and appropriate for non-technical audiences.
Identify and engage new strategic partners in getting relevant research tools and resources grants for the organisation.
Carry out critical and complex data analyses, including visualisation of project data and dashboard designs to display project impact and communicate conclusions clearly with actionable recommendations.
Conduct learning activities, dissemination of lessons learnt and facilitating Monitoring and Evaluation of learning sessions.
Support the process of grant writing as well as provide clear, concise and insightful written analyses and recommendations for funding, including drafting and editing proposal summaries.
Develop systems-level advocacy materials in line with the organisation’s strategic pillars.
Conduct a periodical longitudinal analysis of the organisation’s strategy.
Support in hosting convenings and dissemination of programme findings.
Manage the budget for assigned projects/programmes and ensure the transparent and efficient use of the organisation’s funds.
Effectively supervise, coach, nurture, and support a team of MERL coordinators, officers and interns towards achieving the unit goals and their personal development.
Carry out all other tasks assigned by your supervisor and the leadership of the organisation.
The required candidate should possess the following:
Minimum of a university degree; Masters degree in any field is an added advantage.
7+ years of robust experience with a minimum of a university degree or 5 years of robust experience with a minimum of a Masters degree; experienced in active monitoring, evaluation, research and learning, and also associated fields at a management level.
Master's degree in the social sciences or related field (Should be well grounded in research) will be an added advantage.
Data Analytics skills/certification is an added advantage
A high level of written and verbal communication, including an ability to write in clear and concise language.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
Proficiency in the use of data analysis and data presentation tools such as SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences), Power BI, and Stata (general-purpose statistical software package)
In-depth knowledge of major quantitative & qualitative monitoring methodologies and proven ability to design monitoring instrumentation tools, surveys and evaluations.
Candidate must show evidence of published works like research papers, articles, white papers, policy briefs, O-peds, etc.
Strong presentation skills and experience in stakeholder management.
Experience in fieldwork and data collection with the willingness to travel both locally and internationally.
Attention to detail is key.
Entrepreneurial in nature and proactive.
Strong work ethic, a self-driven and very creative
Looking to work in a fast-paced project and organisation.
Aligned in thought and actions with LEAP‘s values ( RISE – Respect, Integrity, Synergy and Excellence).
Key technical competencies to succeed in this role:
Program/Project Management skills
Proficiency in the use of Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks
Data analysis and Presentation skills
Report and Grant writing skills
Communications skills
Stakeholder Management skills
Strategic Expertise skills
Strong organisational skills
Budget Management skills
Training/Facilitation skills
Change Management skills
Networking skills
Resource Mobilization skills
Talent Development and Supervision skills
Financial Management skills
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