Program Officer at Talentforge Solutions Limited – Festac, Lagos

Talentforge Solutions Limited is recruiting a Program Officer in Festac, Lagos, to coordinate mentorship, leadership development and women’s empowerment initiatives.

Role overview

We are looking for a passionate and organized Program Officer to develop, coordinate, and manage mentorship and leadership development programmes.

The ideal candidate will be committed to women’s empowerment, leadership development, and creating meaningful impact through structured programmes and community engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate mentorship and leadership development programmes
• Manage structured one-on-one mentorship programmes and mentor-mentee pairings
• Develop mentorship guidelines, training materials, and resources
• Monitor programme progress and assess impact
• Organise networking opportunities connecting mentees with industry leaders

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Development Studies, Business, or a related field
• 3 to 5 years of experience in programme management, advocacy, capacity building, or community engagement
• Knowledge of gender equality, leadership development, and policy advocacy
• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in digital tools for programme management and online community engagement
• Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
• Passion for women’s empowerment and leadership development
• Experience engaging diverse stakeholders, including government, private sector, and NGO.