Programme Manager at Neem Foundation
About The Programme
Neem Foundation is implementing a peacebuilding project with partner organisations to strengthen civilian security in communities facing a high risk of violence in North Central and Northwest Nigeria.
- The project supports 33 Early Warning and Early Response Committees across Benue, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Katsina and Zamfara.
- It also connects these committees with state and national early warning systems through three regional stakeholder networks.
- The project will run until 31 October 2027.
During this period, the priority is to help the 33 committees become self-sustaining, make the regional networks fully operational, and strengthen the partner organisations that will carry the work forward.
Purpose Of The Role
The Programme Manager will oversee the day-to-day delivery of the peacebuilding project across the five states.
- The role involves turning the approved activity schedule into a practical calendar, managing a twelve-person field team, coordinating with partners, and keeping a clear view of progress and risks in every location.
- This is a hands-on role with a busy schedule and a fixed end date.
- We are looking for someone who is organised, decisive, able to hold colleagues and partners accountable without damaging relationships, and willing to spend significant time in the field.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & delivery:
Maintain the project work plan and turn it into a practical calendar for each cluster, making sure training, field visits and network meetings are properly sequenced.
- Coordinate the Community Security Training Institute and the training that follows it.
- Track delivery against the plan, identify slippage early, and propose adjustments before they become problems.
Person Specification
Qualification:
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’ experience in donor-funded programming, including a minimum of two years holding management responsibility for a workplan, a budget and a team.
- Demonstrable experience of peacebuilding, early warning and early response, community security or conflict prevention programming in Nigeria.
- Experience managing subawards or working closely with community-based partner organisations.
- Strong written English, with the ability to produce donor-quality reports that need little editing.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently across North Central and Northwest Nigeria.
- Working knowledge of Hausa.
Representation & Coordination:
- Represent Neem Foundation in consortium meetings.
- Support engagement with national and state institutions.
Finance & compliance:
- Work with the Senior Finance Officer on budget tracking, forecasting and expenditure against plan, flagging variances early.
- Ensure activities are delivered in line with donor rules and Neem Foundation policy, and that documentation is complete and audit-ready.
Desirable
Direct working experience in Benue, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Katsina or Zamfara.
- Experience working with faith leaders and traditional authorities on interreligious issues.
- Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation systems and digital data collection tools.
- Knowledge of Hausa or Tiv would be an advantage.
Reports to:
- Programme Director
Line management:
- Six Multimedia Officers and six First Responder Field Staff
Location:
- Abuja, with regular travel to Benue, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Katsina & Zamfara
Contract
- Full time, fixed term to 31 October 2027
Start date:
- As soon as possible
Deadline: 20th October 2026
How to Apply
Interested applicant can apply via this link
