Programme Manager Job at NEEM Foundation

Neem Foundation Recruitment 2026: Programme Manager – ECOS Project

Neem Foundation is inviting applications from qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Programme Manager – ECOS Project in Abuja, Nigeria.

The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day implementation of a peacebuilding project 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.

Job Details

• Position: Programme Manager – ECOS Project
• Organisation: Neem Foundation
• Location: Abuja, with regular travel to Benue, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Katsina and Zamfara States
• Employment Type: Full-time, fixed-term
• Contract Duration: Until 31 October 2027
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Reports To: Programme Director
• Team Supervision: Six Multimedia Officers and six First Responder Field Staff
• Remuneration: Competitive, based on experience and the organisation’s salary scale
• Application Deadline: 20 October 2026

Key Responsibilities

1. Plan, coordinate and monitor project activities across the five states.
2. Manage and supervise the 12-person field team.
3. Coordinate training, field visits and regional stakeholder network meetings.
4. Build relationships with partner organisations and conduct quality assurance visits.
5. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual narrative reports for the consortium lead and donor.
6. Work with monitoring, evaluation and learning teams to ensure accurate data collection and reporting.
7. Monitor budgets, expenditure and compliance with donor requirements and organisational policies.
8. Represent Neem Foundation at consortium meetings and support engagement with government institutions.
9. Coordinate field movement, security clearances and staff wellbeing in challenging environments.

Requirements

• A degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, International Relations or a related field. A postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• At least 10 years of experience in donor-funded programmes, including a minimum of two years managing workplans, budgets and teams.
• Demonstrable experience in peacebuilding, early warning and early response, community security or conflict prevention programming in Nigeria.
• Experience managing subawards or working with community-based partner organisations.
• Excellent written English and the ability to prepare high-quality donor reports.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently across North Central and Northwest Nigeria.
• Working knowledge of Hausa.

Additional Advantages

• Experience working in Benue, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Katsina or Zamfara.
• Experience engaging faith leaders and traditional authorities on interreligious issues.
• Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation systems and digital data collection tools.
• Knowledge of Tiv or other relevant local languages.

Candidates should demonstrate strong organisational and leadership skills, sound judgement in insecure environments, discretion when handling sensitive information, and a commitment to religious freedom, interfaith cooperation and community-led security.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should review the full job description and submit their applications through the official recruitment page:

Programme Manager – ECOS Project

Application Link

Deadline: 20 October 2026