Program Officer, Nigeria Office
MacArthur FoundationAbuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Posted February 28, 2026
62000 - 62000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is one of the largest independent foundations in the United States, supporting creative people, effective institutions, and influential networks building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world.
Job Description
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is seeking a Program Officer for its Nigeria Office. The Program Officer will lead grantmaking in new areas of work, including the intersection of technology and society, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.
Requirements
- Participate in the design, implementation, refinement, and adaptation of grantmaking strategies
- Identify prospective grant recipients and work with prospective grantees to develop proposals
- Review and evaluate proposals and grantees' work
- Monitor the performance of grants and the implementation of grant strategies
- Manage a caseload of active grants
- Build and sustain relationships with colleagues and leaders in relevant fields
Benefits
- Generous total compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Hybrid work arrangement