Programme Execution & Executive Support Manager

Role Purpose

This role sits at the centre of execution for the NCTG Industrial Transformation Programme, working directly with the Programme Lead/Special Adviser to drive coordination, structure priorities, and ensure consistent delivery across multiple workstreams.

It is a high‑trust, high‑responsibility role for someone who can operate with clarity, take ownership without waiting for direction, and ensure that decisions translate into execution.

If you naturally bring order to complexity, follow through relentlessly, and are comfortable operating in fast‑moving, high‑stakes environments, this role is for you.

About the Programme

The National Cotton, Textile and Garment Industrial Transformation Programme (NCTG‑ITP) is a federal government initiative focused on rebuilding Nigeria’s textile and apparel value chain, from cotton production to textile manufacturing and garment production, through coordinated industrial, financing, and market interventions.

Learn more: http://nctg-itp.ng/

What You’ll Do

• Drive coordination across priorities, workstreams, and engagements to ensure alignment and momentum.
• Manage tasks, timelines, and dependencies across the programme, maintaining visibility and ensuring nothing slips.
• Prepare high‑quality briefs, notes, and materials for decision‑making and high‑level engagements.
• Structure discussions and inputs into clear outputs, decisions, and next steps.
• Coordinate across stakeholders and drive follow‑through on actions and commitments.
• Identify bottlenecks and proactively resolve execution challenges to keep workstreams on track.

Who This Role Is For

• At least 4 years’ experience in fast‑paced roles with direct responsibility for driving execution, not just supporting it.
• Experience working closely with senior leadership and managing priorities, time, and follow‑through in high‑pressure environments.
• Ability to write clearly and think in a structured way, translating discussions and ideas into concise, actionable outputs.
• Highly organised, reliable, and known for follow‑through—when you take on something, it gets done.
• Capability to turn ambiguous situations into clear next steps without constant direction.
• Comfort holding multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining clarity and attention to detail.
• Natural bias for action and ownership, comfortable stepping in to move things forward when needed.
• Desire to work at the centre of execution with direct exposure to decision‑making and programme delivery.

This Role Is NOT For You If

• You prefer routine, clearly defined tasks.
• You need constant direction to move work forward.
• You are primarily interested in administrative or scheduling roles.

What This Role Offers

• Direct exposure to national‑level programme execution.
• Hands‑on involvement in industrial policy implementation.
• Close working access to senior leadership and decision‑making processes.
• A fast‑paced environment that will stretch your thinking and execution ability.