Job Position for Programme Manager
Job Opportunity: Programme Manager – ECOS Project
Organisation: Neem Foundation
Location: Abuja, Nigeria (with regular travel to Benue, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Katsina, and Zamfara States)
Employment Type: Full-time, fixed-term
Contract Duration: Until 31 October 2027
Application Deadline: 20 October 2026
About the Role
Neem Foundation is seeking a dynamic, experienced professional for the position of Programme Manager – ECOS Project. In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day implementation of a critical peacebuilding initiative aimed at strengthening civilian security, early warning and early response systems, and community-led conflict prevention across five states in North Central and Northwest Nigeria.
Key Details
Reports To: Programme Director
Team Supervision: 6 Multimedia Officers and 6 First Responder Field Staff (12-person field team)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Remuneration: Competitive, based on experience and the organisation’s salary scale
Key Responsibilities
Project Management: Plan, coordinate, and monitor project activities across Benue, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Katsina, and Zamfara States.
Team Leadership: Manage and supervise the 12-person field team, ensuring high performance, staff wellbeing, and proper coordination of field movements and security clearances in challenging environments.
Stakeholder & Network Engagement: Coordinate training, field visits, and regional stakeholder network meetings. Build strong relationships with partner organisations and conduct quality assurance visits.
Reporting & M&E: Prepare comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual narrative reports for the consortium lead and donor. Collaborate with Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) teams to ensure accurate data collection.
Financial Oversight: Monitor budgets, expenditures, and strict compliance with donor requirements and organisational policies.
Representation: Represent Neem Foundation at consortium meetings and support high-level engagement with government institutions.
Candidate Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Education: A degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, International Relations, or a related field (a postgraduate qualification is an added advantage).
Experience: At least 10 years of experience in donor-funded programmes, including a minimum of 2 years managing workplans, budgets, and teams.
Domain Expertise: Demonstrable background in peacebuilding, early warning/early response, community security, or conflict prevention programming in Nigeria.
Partner Management: Experience managing subawards or working closely with community-based partner organisations.
Communication: Excellent written English with a proven ability to draft high-quality donor reports.
Language Skills: Proficiency in working knowledge of Hausa.
Mobility: Willingness and physical ability to travel frequently across North Central and Northwest Nigeria.
Preferred Assets
Prior working experience in Benue, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Katsina, or Zamfara States.
Experience engaging traditional authorities and faith leaders on interreligious issues.
Familiarity with M&E systems and digital data collection tools.
Knowledge of Tiv or other relevant local languages.
Demonstrated strong organisational, leadership, and crisis-management skills, sound judgment in insecure environments, discretion with sensitive data, and a deep commitment to religious freedom, interfaith cooperation, and community-led security.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should review the full job requirements and submit their applications via the official recruitment portal linked below:
Deadline: 20 October 2026
