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Leadership Initiative for Transformation and Empowerment, LITE-Africa The Leadership Initiative for Transformation and Empowerment (LITE-Africa), formerly known as NIDPRO We also have international staff based in the U.S.

LITE-Africa's mission is to facilitate community and human development, foster good governance and create inclusive and diverse networks and collaborations in the Niger Delta and beyond. Its activities include community assessments and data analysis, organizational capacity assessments and capacity building, training workshops, mentoring and mediation, humanitarian assistance, and socially inclusi

ve collective action for positive change. LITE-Africa has 5 board members, who are all Nigerian, and 25 staff members made up of technical specialists, managers, finance and administrative personnel with extensive experience locally and internationally. who assist with strategic partnerships, resource mobilization, and provide technical assistance and expertise in program design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. The organization has three operational offices in the Niger Delta with headquarters in Effurun-Warri, Delta State.

Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR) Training for Chevron Nigeria Security Personnel in Lekki and G...
20/05/2026

Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR) Training for Chevron Nigeria Security Personnel in Lekki and Gbagada May 20th, 2026.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
19/12/2025

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

LITE-Africa, in collaboration with Tantita security services Nigeria Limited. and Maton Engineering Nigeria Ltd, just c...
19/12/2025

LITE-Africa, in collaboration with Tantita security services Nigeria Limited.
and Maton Engineering Nigeria Ltd, just concluded an impactful Training of Trainers activity on Private Security and The Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR) in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria,from the 10th to the 21st of November,2025.

For detailed report please click on this link https://lite-africa.org/?p=8261&preview=true

06/01/2025

First Day with visiting Bishop Felix Piniki and Family of Fire Faith Praise Mission, Effurun-Warri Delta State.

06/01/2025

First Day with visiting Bishop Felix Piniki and Family of Fire Faith Praise Mission, Effurun-Warri, Delta State.

Happy Holiday from LITE-Africa
13/12/2024

Happy Holiday from LITE-Africa

Dr. Joel Bisina - Executive Director LITE Africa participating as a panelist at Enhancing Parliamentary Oversight: Tackl...
11/12/2024

Dr. Joel Bisina - Executive Director LITE Africa participating as a panelist at Enhancing Parliamentary Oversight: Tackling private and Hybrid Security in West Africa Regional Conference
Abuja, 10-11 December 2024

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STRENGTHENING REGIONAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE VOLUNTARY PRINCIPLES IN NIGERIA The Leadership Initiative for Transformatio...
18/04/2024

STRENGTHENING REGIONAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE VOLUNTARY PRINCIPLES IN NIGERIA

The Leadership Initiative for Transformation and Empowerment (LITE-AFRICA) commences the Training of stakeholders on Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights in Nigeria starting with trainings in 8 states grouped into the Northern region - Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna and Zamfara States and Southern region – Abia, Akwa-Ibom, Lagos and Rivers states holding from the 20th March to 24th April 2024 under The Strengthening regional implementation of the Voluntary Principles in Nigeria Project. The current training is expected to train 240 person across Nigeria.

The Strengthening Regional Implementation of the Voluntary Principles in Nigeria aims to build local capacity for VPs implementation as well as establish regional baseline studies for the Southern Niger-Delta oil and gas region and the Northern mining region to bring the VPs closer to communities affected by security and human rights challenges as well as bring those grassroots voices to policy discussions at the National level.

The training will avail stakeholders including, public and private security agencies, CSOs, Communities, extractive companies, Policy Makers, Lawyers, Media, NHRC with capacities which includes:
• Build capacity for VPs implementation in Nigeria.
• Promote awareness, respect and oversight for the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPs) in Nigeria
• Increased capacity of local actors to identify security and human rights challenges, risks and develop ways to addressing the issues in Nigeria
• Increased stakeholders’ knowledge and understanding in the conduct of their tasks in compliance with international standards on security and human rights.
• Stakeholders will be able to demonstrate professional proficiency with regards to the use of force in accordance with human rights standards and ethical conduct.

The project is being Implemented by the Leadership Initiative for Transformation and Empowerment (LITE-Africa) in partnership with the Nigerian Working Group (NWG) and National Human Rights Commission(NHRC) with funding from DCAF-Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance through the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office jointly with the Peace and Human Rights Division of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs through DCAF”s Security and Human Rights Implementation Mechanism (SHRIM)

08/06/2022

Title: Programme Manager
Organization: LITE-Africa
Contract: Full time
Location: Effurun-Warri, Delta State, Nigeria (Headquarters)

ABOUT US

Leadership Initiative for Transformation and Empowerment (LITE-Africa), is a Nigerian Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) operating in Nigeria since 1999 with a mission to facilitate sustainable peace and development, promote human rights and participatory governance in Nigeria through partnerships, advocacy engagements, public awareness and capacity building initiatives.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The ideal person should have a proven ability to strategise, analyse data and design and implement high-impact projects and programmes, and fund-raise for the organisation. S/He will provide leadership to ensure that project deliverables are met in a timely and effective manner under the general guidance and Supervision of the Executive Director.

KEY EXPECTED RESULTS

1. Funding Strategies and Plans
• Proactively seek funding opportunities from institutional donors, corporate bodies, foundations in Nigeria and globally.
• Devise new programs that support the organization’s objectives.
• Take a lead in proposal writing and proposal development processes, working with others.

2. Programme Coordination and Monitoring
• Support project implementation and monitoring of activities to ensure adherence to donor requirements.
• Strategize, implement, and maintain program initiatives that adhere to organizational objectives.
• Plan, design and implement programmes, proactively monitor progress, resolve issues and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
• Manage communications with all stakeholders.
• Produce programme reports for funders, management and other relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain the quality of all project documents and data to assure the integrity of programmes.
• Work with the programme team to analyze data and communicate results.

3. Data collection and Analysis
• Develop survey instruments and tools for monitoring, evaluation and other forms of assessments as may be needed.
• Strong Research, analytical mind and critical thinking skills.

Desired Skills and Experience:
• Minimum of five years of demonstrated experience in programme implementation and data analysis (preference given to those with programme management experience).
• Leadership, time management, facilitation, strong writing, interpersonal and oral communication and organizational skills.
• Strong working knowledge of data analysis software, e.g. SPSS, Python, spreadsheet software, word processing as well as internet research best practices.
• Outstanding working knowledge of change management principles and performance evaluation processes.
• Proven proposal writing experience.

Qualification:
• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in any of Arts, Social sciences; Law, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business Development, Development Studies, Economics, International Relations, Public Administration and Business Administration, a Post Graduate Degree is an added advantage.

SALARY: Competitive based on experience

LOCATION: Effurun-Warri, Delta State

LITE Africa is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants should forward their Cover Letter, CV, and salary requirements in ENGLISH to [email protected] or submit an application by hand at the LITE-Africa office, 25, Amb. Joel Bisina road, Opposite Little Paradise Hotel, beside Ugbolokposo Secondary School, Off DSC Expressways on or before 31st July, 2022. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO PUT THE NAME OF THIS POSITION AS THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL.

THE NIGER DELTA YOUTH COALITION (NDYC) PRESENTS THE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: TO AMB. JOEL BISINA (PhD) The Niger Delta Youth...
08/06/2022

THE NIGER DELTA YOUTH COALITION (NDYC) PRESENTS THE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: TO AMB. JOEL BISINA (PhD)
The Niger Delta Youth Coalition (NDYC), an umbrella body of all Niger Delta youths, both at home and in diaspora, has presented an award of excellence: “Most Notable Personality Committed to Peace Building in the Niger Delta” to the Executive Director of the Leadership Initiative for Transformation and Empowerment (LITE-Africa), Amb. Joel Bisina (PhD), at the corporate headquarter of LITE-Africa in Effurun-Warri, Delta State. The award was presented by the President of NDYC Comrade Obukowho Adaji.

In his keynote address before the presentation of the award, the NDYC President stated that the prestigious award was to Honour Amb. Joel Bisina for his outstanding leadership qualities, defence of public interest, avowed commitment to peace building and his determination to halt small arms and light weapons proliferation in the Niger Delta, as a social crusader who has devoted his life championing civil rights, social justice and also a pioneer member of the social-cultural youth organisation, Ijaw Youth Council (IYC)
In his acceptance speech, the awardee commended the leadership of the NDYC saying that he values the award remarkably especially as it is coming from the youths. He regretted that many young people do not place emphasis on education these days but on material things which is quite unfortunate and a dangerous trend. He made it clear that the best legacy to leave for the upcoming generation is education and that there is a need to consciously create a society driven by the value of hard work and integrity.
He encouraged the NDYC members not to be carried away by the ills in the society but to remain steadfast in their dedication to advancing the cause of human rights, good governance, environmental justice and creating awareness for the sustainable development of the Niger Delta region. He said the essence of man is living for others and not for oneself, which is what society should be all about.

LITE-Africa SPONSOR ANNUAL INTERHOUSE SPORTS TROPHY FOR OVERALL BEST HOUSEThe Leadership Initiative for Transformation a...
27/05/2022

LITE-Africa SPONSOR ANNUAL INTERHOUSE SPORTS TROPHY FOR OVERALL BEST HOUSE
The Leadership Initiative for Transformation and Empowerment (LITE-Africa) has renewed the annual sponsorship for the overall best house in the school inter-house sports competition 2022 of Ugbolokposo Secondary School, Ugbolokposo, Uvwie L.G.A. of Delta state.
This is in continued fulfilment of the promise the organisation made earlier in 2019 during the school inter-house sports competition where it donated a trophy for the overall best house winner, LITE-Africa is committed to encouraging healthy competition in sporting activities among young people, particularly in secondary schools.
In this year's 2022 event which was held on Thursday 26th May 2022, the Yellow House emerged as the overall best house and was presented with the trophy donated by LITE-Africa. LITE-Africa is very happy to collaborate with the staff and students of Ugbolokposo Secondary School Ugbolokposo to improve sports and physical health education in Delta state.

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