Outreach and Field Program Manager

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Solardero Foundation is hiring an Outreach and Field Program Manager to lead community outreach, distribution and impact-monitoring activities across Northern Nigeria. The role is field-based with frequent travel to rural and hard-to-reach communities, focusing on solar energy, education and gender equality programmes.

• Field-based role with frequent travel across Northern Nigeria
• Focus on solar energy, education and gender equality outreach
• Contract employment type
• Requires experience with rural and underserved communities
• Local language skills in Northern Nigeria are an advantage

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Outreach and Field Program Manager at Solardero Foundation ⏲ Sep 4, 2026, 12:08 PM ⋕ View all NGO & Humanitarian / Nonprofit Organizations jobs Solardero Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and communities through sustainable energy access, education, and gender equality initiatives. The name "SOLARDERO" is a fusion of "Solar" and our founder's name "Sayedero," which means "to make life easy." This name reflects our commitment to using solar energy to enhance the lives of those we serve. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Outreach and Field Program Manager Location: Northern Nigeria Employment Type: Contract Work Arrangement: Field-based, with frequent travel Job Summary The Outreach and Field Program Manager will lead Solardero Foundation’s community outreach, distribution and impact-monitoring activities across Northern Nigeria. The successful candidate will help identify underserved schools, women’s groups and communities; build relationships with local stakeholders; coordinate product distributions; and monitor how beneficiaries use and benefit from the Foundation’s interventions. This is a highly field-based position. The candidate must be willing and able to travel regularly to off-grid, rural and hard-to-reach communities, including areas with difficult terrain and limited infrastructure. All travel will be subject to appropriate safety and security assessments. Key Responsibilities: Prepare clear and timely field reports, programme updates and recommendations. Register and verify beneficiaries to ensure that products reach the intended individuals, schools and communities. Conduct community needs assessments and recommend suitable communities and beneficiaries for support. Gather beneficiary feedback, stories, photographs, videos and testimonials with appropriate consent. Track relevant results, including changes in study hours, homework completion, school participation, product usage and benefits: experienced by women and families. Represent Solardero Foundation professionally during community meetings, school visits, distributions and public engagements. Follow approved safety and security procedures during field activities and travel. Receive feedback or complaints from beneficiaries and support the Foundation in resolving them appropriately. Ensure that all activities respect local cultures, religious differences, beneficiary dignity and safeguarding requirements. Perform other programme and outreach duties assigned by the Foundation. Identify underserved schools, women’s groups and communities that may benefit from the Foundation’s programmes. Conduct follow-up visits to monitor product usage, functionality, beneficiary satisfaction and programme outcomes. Demonstrate products and provide beneficiaries with clear guidance on their proper use, care and maintenance. Plan and coordinate the distribution of solar school bags, solar STEM kits and toys, solar cooking solutions and other Foundation-supported products. Help identify potential partnerships with schools, community organisations, local authorities and other stakeholders. Build respectful relationships with traditional and community leaders, school administrators, teachers, women’s groups, local organisations and government representatives. Maintain accurate beneficiary, distribution, inventory and monitoring records. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Community Development, Social Sciences, Education, Development Studies, Project Management, Environmental Studies, Renewable Energy or another relevant field. Demonstrated experience: working with rural, underserved, minority or hard-to-reach communities. Ability to work independently, solve problems in the field and manage multiple activities. Ability to speak one or more additional languages used in Northern Nigeria is an advantage. Experience: conducting interviews, surveys, beneficiary registration or field data collection. A valid driver’s licence and experience: travelling within Northern Nigeria would be an advantage. Strong understanding of the cultural and religious sensitivities of communities in Northern Nigeria. High standards of honesty, accountability, confidentiality and respect for beneficiary dignity. Strong planning, communication, organisation and report-writing skills. Ability to work respectfully with people from different ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds. Ability to use a smartphone for photographs, videos, GPS coordinates and digital data collection. Existing relationships with schools, community groups, traditional leaders, women’s groups or local organisations in Northern Nigeria would be an advantage. Fluency in spoken Hausa is required. Must currently reside in Northern Nigeria and have a strong understanding of the region. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, particularly Word, Excel, Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Forms. Candidates with substantial relevant community experience: may also be considered. Willingness and physical ability to travel frequently, including overnight travel to remote locations. Good written and spoken English. A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience: in community outreach, rural development, programme implementation, field operations, monitoring and evaluation or humanitarian work. Desired Personal Attributes: The candidate must be committed to serving beneficiaries fairly and respectfully, regardless of their ethnic, religious or social background. The individual should be comfortable listening to community members, working across different cultures and beliefs, adapting to challenging field conditions and spending significant time outside a traditional office environment. The ideal candidate should be compassionate, resourceful, dependable and genuinely committed to serving underserved communities. How To Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Note: Applicants will be required to provide information about their current location, language skills, relevant field experience, community connections and availability for frequent travel. Solardero Foundation does not charge applicants at any stage of its recruitment process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted applicants may be required to provide professional references and undergo relevant background and safeguarding checks. Application Deadline: 4th October, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Lagos State