Location: Abuja
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Organization: Connected Development (CODE)
About Connected Development (CODE):

Connected Development (CODE) is Africa’s leading civil society organization. We empower marginalized communities through open data, participatory governance, and social accountability. We work to enhance public sector transparency and ensure service delivery through advocacy, capacity building, and citizen engagement.

Job Summary:

The Executive Assistant to the CEO will provide high-level administrative and strategic support to the CEO, ensuring seamless coordination of executive activities, stakeholder engagement, and office management. This role requires a highly organized and proactive professional with exceptional communication and discretion in handling sensitive matters.

• Manage the CEO’s calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements to optimize efficiency.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing documents for internal and external engagements.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the CEO and internal and external stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication.
• Oversee correspondence, draft emails, and manage confidential documents with discretion and professionalism.
• Organize and coordinate executive meetings, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and follow-ups on action items.
• Handle special projects and research tasks to support decision-making and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain an efficient filing system, ensuring easy retrieval of records and documents.
• Monitor key deadlines, commitments, and priorities, providing reminders and necessary preparations.
• Support office administration, procurement, and other logistical needs related to the executive office.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Office Management, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an executive support role
• Strong understanding of administrative processes, executive communication, and office management.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and digital collaboration tools.

Why join CODE?

• Work closely with top leadership in a dynamic and impact-driven organization.
• Play a critical role in facilitating executive operations and strategic engagements.
• Opportunity for professional growth and leadership exposure.

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Location: Abuja
Organization: Connected Development (CODE)

About Connected Development (CODE):

Connected Development (CODE) is Africa’s leading civil society organization. We empower marginalized communities through open data, participatory governance, and social accountability. We work to enhance public sector transparency and ensure service delivery through advocacy, capacity building, and citizen engagement.

Job Summary:

The Business and Development Manager will drive CODE’s growth by developing strategic partnerships, securing funding opportunities, and strengthening stakeholder relationships. This role requires a dynamic leader with a strong background in business development, donor engagement, and revenue generation. The ideal candidate will be proactive, results-driven, and capable of identifying and leveraging opportunities to expand CODE’s impact.

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including donor funding, grants, and strategic partnerships to enhance CODE’s sustainability.
• Develop and implement fundraising strategies to increase organizational revenue, including proposal writing, donor engagement, and grant applications.
• Establish and maintain relationships with donors, government agencies, corporate sponsors, and development partners.
• Lead the negotiation and management of funding agreements, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and organizational goals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to design innovative programs and initiatives that align with CODE’s mission and attract funding.
• Monitor funding trends, market developments, and policy shifts to identify new opportunities and potential risks.
• Represent CODE at high-level meetings, conferences, and networking events to strengthen visibility and credibility within the development sector.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to business growth, funding acquisition, and partnership success.
• Support internal capacity-building efforts by training staff on resource mobilization, donor relations, and proposal development.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Development Studies, International Relations, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in business development, fundraising, or strategic partnerships, preferably in the nonprofit or development sector.
• Proven track record of securing grants, managing donor relations, and driving revenue growth.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Excellent proposal writing, fundraising, and business development abilities.
• Ability to identify and capitalize on emerging funding and partnership opportunities.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Why join CODE?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization that values transparency, accountability, and impact.
• Lead strategic initiatives that drive financial sustainability and organizational growth.
• Opportunity for professional growth and influence in the development sector.

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Location: Abuja
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Organization: Connected Development (CODE)
About Connected Development (CODE):

Connected Development (CODE) is Africa’s leading civil society organization. We empower marginalized communities through open data, participatory governance, and social accountability. We work to enhance public sector transparency and ensure service delivery through advocacy, capacity building, and citizen engagement.

Job Summary:

The People and Culture Manager will lead CODE’s human resource strategy, fostering a dynamic, inclusive, and high-performing work environment. This role involves overseeing recruitment, staff development, performance management, and employee engagement while ensuring that CODE’s values and culture remain at the heart of its operations. The ideal candidate will be an experienced HR professional who is strategic, empathetic, and skilled at balancing organizational goals with employee well-being.

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract top talent, manage hiring processes, and forecast workforce needs.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and purpose-driven workplace culture through employee engagement initiatives while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Oversee performance appraisal processes, support professional growth plans, and design training programs for capacity building.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to employees at all levels to enhance career development.
• Ensure HR policies align with labor laws and industry best practices while managing employee relations, handling grievances professionally, and maintaining accurate HR records.
• Develop competitive salary structures and benefits packages, oversee payroll, and conduct periodic salary benchmarking to maintain competitiveness.
• Work closely with leadership to align HR strategies with CODE’s mission while supporting organizational growth and employee satisfaction.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree or HR certification (CIPM, SHRM, HRCI) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in HR, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Experience working in the nonprofit, development, or social impact sector is a plus.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Deep understanding of HR policies, labor laws, and organizational culture.
• Ability to balance strategic HR initiatives with day-to-day people management.
• Proficiency in HR software and digital collaboration tools.

Why join CODE?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization that values transparency, accountability, and impact.
• Lead initiatives that shape the culture and well-being of a dynamic workforce.
• Opportunity for professional growth and influence in the development sector.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Location: Abuja
Organization: Connected Development (CODE)
Salary: Competitive 

About Connected Development (CODE):

Connected Development (CODE) is Africa’s leading civil society organization. We empower marginalized communities through open data, participatory governance, and social accountability. We work to enhance public sector transparency and ensure service delivery through advocacy, capacity building, and citizen engagement.

Job Summary

The M&E Officer will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring high-quality and timely inputs, maintaining the project’s strategic vision, and ensuring that its activities result in the cost-effective and timely achievement of its intended outputs.

The M&E officer will be responsible for designing and implementing the M&E activities of Projects; assisting the Project Manager in preparing Quarterly/Annual reports on project progress and monitoring project activities regularly, and developing and will be responsible for the collection & analysis of different data about project activities.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer works in close collaboration with the project team  and reports to the Director of Programs

• Develop and strengthen monitoring, inspection, and evaluation procedures;
• Monitor all project activities, expenditures, and progress toward achieving project output;
• Develop new and recommend further improvement of logical frameworks of existing projects;
• Develop monitoring and impact indicators for project success;
• Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results;
• Monitor the sustainability of projects’ results;
• Provide feedback to the Project Manager on project strategies and activities;
• Suggest strategies to the Project Management for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the project by identifying bottlenecks in completing project activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks;
• Report monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and annual progress on all project activities to the Programs Director/Project Manager;
• Conduct capacity assessment on existing monitoring and evaluation system, develop indicators and a monitoring strategy for the project;
• Provide inputs, information, and statistics for quarterly, annual, and other reports to the Project Management Team;
• Participate in annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist the Project Manager in preparing relevant reports;
• Support monitoring and evaluation of the effects and impact of the project;
• Assist in proposal writing for new grants;
• Assist the project personnel with M&E tools and in supporting them in their use;
• Perform other duties as required;

Functional Competencies:

• Organises and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships
• Plans, coordinates, and organizes workload while remaining aware of changing Priorities and competing deadlines
• Establishes, builds, and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support

Knowledge Management and Learning

• In-depth knowledge of M&E and development issues
• Excellent knowledge of monitoring and the application of methodology: 
• Good understanding of capacity assessment methodologies; excellent ability to identify significant capacity-building opportunities;
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral): 
• Sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners, respectful and helpful relations with donors and project staff.
• Ability to lead the implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change

Required Skills and Experience Education:

• University Degree preferably in Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Certification showing completed training in M&E

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in the design and implementation of M&E in development projects implemented by national/international NGOs/Governments;
• Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis, and production of reports;
• Proven ICT skills, especially in the development of MIS software using database software;
• Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software;
• Strong training & facilitation skills.

Why Join CODE?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization that values transparency, accountability, and impact.
• Lead strategic initiatives that drive financial sustainability and organizational growth.
• Opportunity for professional growth and influence in the development sector.

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This policy brief is based on the work of Connected Development (CODE) concerning climate justice and interactions with different communities, including religious groups, government, and civil society organizations (CSOs) engaged in climate action in Nigeria. It comprehensively analyzes an approach to effective communication in climate messaging and how the pertinent issues here are often associated with faith. Accordingly, the brief sets forth a new approach towards climate communication and messaging within the context of religion to enable greater effectiveness and outreach, as well as to improve vulnerable groups’ understanding of climate science and its attendant effect on their everyday lives. Read full report below👇

The Interfaith Dialogue on Climate Change project was initiated by Connected Development [CODE] to foster collaboration among diverse faith communities in Nigeria towards addressing the increased issues around climate change. The project was necessitated due to the increasing need to improve local-led strategies for practical climate challenges and science and action communication among Nigeria’s teeming population. The project also aimed to leverage the influence of faith-based institutions/ leadership to promote environmental stewardship for sustainable practices while galvanizing mass climate action using the influence of people’s commitment to faith…Read full report below 👇

One of the most daunting challenges in neglected communities around the world is the accountable delivery of public goods and services. This situation is even more dire in rural areas because communities that are more visible and networked often receive goods and services that less accessible communities don’t. However, the funds earmarked for these communities still need to go somewhere. Instead of reaching their intended recipients, funds allocated to rural communities are routed elsewhere, often toward the personal interests of government officials or other non-essential expenditures that do not respond to the primary needs of communities.

Download full report here: B. [CODE] Global Case Study

Download full report here: B1. [CODE] ABRIDGED Global Case Study

A Nigerian youth-led organization called Connected Development (CODE) is catalyzing one of the largest social movements in Africa, “Follow The Money” (FTM), which transforms corruption into opportunities for neglected communities by empowering them to demand accountability in the delivery of government goods and services earmarked for their communities. This case study illustrates how the MacArthur Foundation’s investment of USD 350,000 has contributed to FTM’s investigative monitoring and, ultimately, the delivery of USD 1.5 million (570 million Naira) in education infrastructure across Kaduna State alone. Download the full report below.

Download A. [CODE] FTM Kaduna Case Study Here

Download A1. [CODE] FTM Kaduna ABRIDGED Case Study Here

Education is a fundamental pillar for national development, yet Northern Nigeria continues to face severe educational challenges that hinder progress and exacerbate socio-economic disparities. This paper examines key barriers to education in the region, including limited access due to inadequate infrastructure, insecurity, and socio-cultural constraints. It also highlights issues of equity, gender disparity, and the impact of the Almajiri system on school attendance. Additionally, the study explores the declining quality of education caused by teacher shortages, outdated curricula, and poor learning conditions. The lack of technology integration and limited vocational training opportunities further hinder students’ preparedness for the modern workforce. See full report below 👇 ⬇️

This report is conducted by Connected Development (CODE) in partnership with INKA Consult from Denmark. It provides an overview of international climate finance for Nigeria from 2015 to 2021. The study also looks at the climate finance management system and evaluates the participation of citizens and civil society in climate finance planning and monitoring in Nigeria… Click the links below to download full reports

The State of Climate Finance in Nigeria

Executive Summary State of Climate Finance in Nigeria

Fact Sheet State of Climate Finance in Nigeria