Program Manager (External)

About this role

The position is for a Program Manager who will lead the BMZ-funded project aimed at strengthening the resilience of internally displaced persons and vulnerable households in selected Sokoto State communities. The role focuses on delivering activities across food security, WASH, protection, and capacity building, while ensuring donor compliance and timely reporting. It targets candidates with substantial experience in multi-sector humanitarian or development programmes, particularly in challenging or conflict-affected settings in Northern Nigeria or West Africa. The employer, Albarka Health Spring Foundation, is a non-governmental organisation working on emergency and development interventions to improve livelihoods and well-being in North East and neighbouring areas, in partnership with CBM International. The role reports to the State Coordinator and involves overseeing project planning, implementation, M&E, finances, staff supervision, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with humanitarian standards.

What you would do

• Lead planning, coordination and execution of project activities aligned with objectives and donor requirements.
• Ensure implementation of all components (food security, WASH, protection, capacity building) across the programme.
• Oversee activities related to food security and livelihoods, WASH, protection against gender/disability based violence, and psychosocial support.
• Work with M&E to track progress and ensure targets are met according to the logframe; integrate gender-sensitive and inclusive M&E.
• Contribute to mid-term and final evaluations of the project.
• Collaborate with the finance team on budgeting, financial planning and reporting.
• Supervise and mentor project staff, including field agents and coordinators; identify capacity gaps and arrange training.
• Maintain partnerships with authorities, donor agencies, UN agencies, INGOs, NGOs, and community leaders; represent AHSF in relevant meetings.
• Ensure compliance with humanitarian standards and donor guidelines; prepare monthly and quarterly progress and financial reports.
• Manage risk and ensure safety protocols and Do No Harm principles are applied.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Public Health, Project Management or related field; master's preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing multi-sector humanitarian or development projects in complex environments.
• Proven track record in projects related to food security, WASH, protection, GBV interventions and resilience building.
• Experience in Northern Nigeria or West Africa, preferably in conflict-affected areas.
• Strong understanding of humanitarian principles, gender equality and disability inclusion.
• Excellent project management, budgeting and report-writing skills.
• Strong leadership, communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks to deadlines.
• Proficiency in English and Hausa (local language) required.

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