Programme Manager at Action Against Hunger | ACF International

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Action Against Hunger | ACF International, a global humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger, works to save the lives of malnourished children while providing communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger.

Tittle:Programme Manager

Reporting to: Field Coordinator
Work location: Maiduguri, Borno State

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the implementation of all RESILAC project components (FSL, WASH, Health, MHPSS, and Education) ensuring that project deliverables are achieved with high quality and in a timely manner;
Provide strategic direction and oversight for the development and implementation of project activities, including technical assessments, surveys, and interventions;
Support the development of RESILAC programming in general, and resilience building programming, procurement plans and project work plans;
Ensure the integration of resilience-building approaches across all project components, fostering collaboration among sector teams;
Coordinate and mentor field officers and team members to meet project objectives in a multi-sectoral setting;
Closely work with the base finance, logistics, MEAL, liaison and other department staff for proper coordination and synergy;
Compile and review monthly technical reports to provide an overview of activities and contextual updates across all project sectors;
Monitor project progress against output goals, expected results, and project indicators, ensuring compliance with internal and donor reporting standards;
Ensure systematic monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes are in place, facilitating continuous improvement in project implementation;
Oversee the preparation of technical program reports, ensuring alignment with donor requirements and submission deadlines;
Review and harmonize partner reports, providing feedback and ensuring coherence with overall project objectives;
Prepare and manage financial forecasts and BFUs, ensuring alignment with project plans and budget;
Prepare monthly reports mainly PMT, and 5Ws of RESILAC and submit in a timely manner;
Support in the development of job descriptions and recruitment of technical national personnel as needed;
Lead the recruitment, capacity building, and coaching of project staff, ensuring that team members have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively;
Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide individual coaching to address areas of improvement;
Support the staff reporting to him/her;
Ensure staff respect organizational and local set ups;
Closely work with RESILAC*2 project implementing unit teams in Nigeria;
Closely work with CSOs who have gotten RESILAC*2 ACF sub-grant(NEEM Foundation, REBHI and NADA). Make sure the CSOs got the necessary information on time and report as per the MOU they signed with ACF;
Liaise and make sure the local authorities (state and LGA) and the community clearly understand the project deliverables;
Make sure project stakeholders (community and local authorities) participation in the overall project cycle activities;
Attend operational steering committee meetings and take assignments as deemed necessary;
Closely works with the base other project coordinators/mangers to ensure coherence and harmony of project implementation;
Support the RESILAC National Consortium Coordinator in working with other departments to ensure a common approach and synergy across all project components;
Support in the response to FSL funding opportunities in collaboration with other coordination teams (i.e. nutrition, WASH, administration, human resources and logistics);
Gather and analyse data related to the project sectors, providing insights for strategy development and decision-making;
Undertake additional activities as requested by the RESILAC National Coordinator and other members of the coordination team.

Position Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in FSL related studies e.g. General Agriculture, Economics, Development Studies, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry or a related field, OR, A degree in any other aspect but with a Masters in Food security & livelihoods;
At least 5 years work experience in multisector and integrated project management; in a project focused in two or more of the following themes: humanitarian response, recovery, resilience or development;
Excellent team, budget and project management and representation competencies;
Capacity to supervise and manage a team of diverse culture;
Experience implementing programs funded by donor like EU among others;
Possesses strong liaising skill;
Good writing skill;
Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word);
Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited;
Fluency in Hausa preferably.

Application Dealine 6th July 2025 at 5:00PM.