Country Manager at Citizen Go(NGO)

The ideal candidate should have the following core competencies:

A deep understanding of cGO Foundation Vision, Mission, and Objectives, which includes having a strong commitment to defend these values.

Commitment to our Mission of empowering citizens to win campaigns on the critical issues of our times. You believe citizens can stop injustice, can stop the culture of death and gender ideology-inspired totalitarianism and can change the world.

Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills in English, able to craft compelling and persuasive written communications for a general audience.

You should enjoy working in an online environment, using social media and collaborating using online tools.

Strong leadership and persuasiveness skills. You’ll be able to inspire citizens to understand the possibilities of citizen-powered change to promote life, family and freedom.

The ability to build and manage a small team of volunteers, bringing out the best in them.

Impact-driven. You’ll work outside your comfort zone to do what it takes to win campaigns.

A track record of good judgment. You’re able to make sound decisions in fast-moving situations.

Strong rapport-building and relationship skills. You can effectively build and maintain partnerships and be a trusted ally among social change campaigners.

Initiative and a can-do attitude across a variety of campaign issue areas.

Able to identify and seize opportunities quickly. Campaigning is very moment-driven, so you’ll be comfortable working in an agile and fast-paced environment.

High-level strategic thinker, with a strong grasp of national and international politics and social power. You understand the political and corporate pressure points in the world and current life and family issues at play.

Using your talent, you will influence the decisions of politicians and businessman, and put pressure on mass media to make citizen’s opinion heard.

cGO is an exceptionally fast-paced and collaborative work environment. Your co-workers are high-impact, low-ego, and have a deep respect for our members.

Normally, Campaigners – Country Managers will have relevant experience in advocacy, media or government – but if you make up for lack of experience with passion and a willingness to learn quickly, you should still apply.

You will be a recognized social change leader with a proven track record of scaling and managing teams, and the ability to inspire other leaders to achieve world-class outcomes.

3-5 years of relevant experience is preferred (but not required), a strong management and leadership background and a demonstrable passion for cGO’s Mission and Vision is essential. Regardless of experience, we are looking for a passionate, hard-working and organized self-starter who wants to be part of a fast-moving and ambitious organization working for social change.

You may come from a variety of different backgrounds, but experience in the nonprofit, advocacy, social enterprise and/or tech sectors are strongly desired.

Successful candidates are also likely to have some or all of the following competences: a deep understanding of social change, campaign strategy, power mapping and advocacy, policy analysis, communications, network-building, online campaigning, organizational development, remote and cross-cultural management, and business strategy.

To be based in Abuja is not mandatory. The role will involve some (light) travel.