Job at INTERSOS in Borno
INTERSOS is recruiting a Program Manager in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.
Job Title: Program Manager
Location: Maiduguri, Borno State
Contract: 6 months, renewable
Start Date: 15 September 2026
Closing Date: 3 September 2026
Salary: €3,430 to €3,868 monthly gross
INTERSOS is seeking an experienced humanitarian professional to oversee the development, management, planning, implementation and monitoring of humanitarian programmes in Northeast Nigeria.
The Program Manager will work closely with the Field Coordinator and Program Coordinator or Head of Program to ensure quality programme delivery, donor compliance, financial management, reporting, team supervision, external representation and strategic programme development.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and monitor humanitarian programmes and project implementation
Develop programme workplans, budgets and financial plans
Monitor expenditure, budget utilisation and financial performance
Ensure compliance with INTERSOS and donor requirements
Coordinate project monitoring, evaluation and reporting
Conduct regular field visits to assess programme quality
Support proposal development and strategic programme growth
Coordinate with technical teams, partners, government stakeholders and humanitarian actors
Represent INTERSOS at relevant coordination meetings, clusters and donor engagements
Supervise, coach and develop programme staff
Support procurement, logistics and operational planning
Maintain strong relationships with communities, partners and relevant stakeholders
Requirements
Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, International Relations, Humanitarian and International Cooperation or a related field
Minimum 3 years of professional experience managing humanitarian projects or programmes, including financial management and logistics
Minimum 1 year of experience in multi-sector humanitarian programming and security context analysis
Experience working in complex emergency settings and insecure environments
Experience with donor compliance, reporting and government or donor engagement
Strong programme development, analytical and strategic skills
Good budget and financial management skills
Strong leadership, representation, negotiation and interpersonal skills
Fluency in English is essential
Knowledge of additional languages is an advantage
Benefits
Accommodation in a shared guesthouse
7 days of psycho-physical recovery every 12 weeks plus €1,000 allowance
2.5 days annual leave per month
Medical insurance
Round-trip flights
Online induction before deployment
Interested candidates should apply through the INTERSOS recruitment platform and submit a CV in PDF format.
Applicants should also provide at least 3 professional references, including 2 line managers and 1 HR reference.
Deadline: 3 September 2026
