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INTERSOS recrute un Program Manager
INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.Terms of referenceJob Title: Program Manager Code: SR-49-10276Duty station: MaiduguriStarting date: 15/09/2026 Contract duration: 6 months (renewable)Reporting to: Field Coordinator (if not present report to Program Coordinator)Functional Supervisor: Program Coordinator/Head of Program Supervision of: Project staffType of Duty Station:General context of the projectWith over a decade of conflict, there have been devastating humanitarian consequences across North-East (Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY) states) and North-West Nigeria. According to the Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan 2025, an estimated 7.8 million women, men, and children need some form of humanitarian and protection assistance. 2.3 million people have been forced to flee their homes due to persistent violence and remain internally displaced. Food insecurity and malnutrition are exacerbated by inflation, poverty, and restricted access due to insecurity, which impedes livelihood opportunities. 5.1 million are projected to be acutely food insecure during the 2025 lean season, with 2.5 million children malnourished. Gender-based violence (GBV) has been a significant protection concern faced by IDP women and girls in the area. Numerous basic infrastructure like hospitals, clinics, and water supplies are damaged, posing constraints on essential service provision. Epidemics like cholera arising from flooding and overcrowded settings put extra stress on the already vulnerable communities.In support of the coordinated humanitarian response in Nigeria, INTERSOS has been delivering multi-sectoral interventions addressing critical gaps in protection, health and nutrition, WASH, food security & livelihoods, and Camp Coordination and Camp Management for the most vulnerable communities in both Northeast and Northwest Nigeria, with funding support from OCHA, ECHO, WFP, SV, etc.General purpose of the positionIn collaboration with the Program Coordinator/Head of Program, define and plan program objectives and priorities according to INTERSOS strategy, identifying humanitarian needs, analysing context and humanitarian issues at stake, risks and constraints and calculating human and financial needs.Manage, in collaboration with the Field Coordinator, operations, strategic growth and strong external and internal representation to efficiently ensure the program goals and improve targeted population’s conditions and humanitarian situation. S/he is responsible for the overall development, management, planning, implementation, and monitoring of programs implemented under the area of responsibility.The Program Manager brings together the different projects’ components and ensures quality and timely reports to the donor.The Program Manager is a budget holder and supervises/monitors closely the financial planning, liquidity planning and budget utilization/burn rate monitoring in compliance with the INTERSOS Model and donor regulations.Main responsibilities and tasks:Program development and quality:Deliver quality program activities reporting, including the findings in terms of impact/changes at the level of beneficiaries achieved through the projects, compliant and consistent reporting per INTERSOS and donor requirements, in close collaboration with the HQ Grants UnitDevelop a clear understanding of INTERSOS program and country strategy among project teams – ensure also timely input/feedback by team on strategic issues.Contribute with the Field Coordinator to strategic growth and program/project development.Ensure that program delivery matches INTERSOS and donor technical minimum standards and seek technical advice and MEAL guidance and tools.Ensure a clear overview of actors and services in the area of intervention, permitting development and implementation of partnerships and referral pathways.Work closely with Protection and Medical technical coordinators to ensure quality of service delivered and respect for Protection and Medical procedures and standardsComply and abide by INTERSOS policiesProgram managementEnsures the planning, implementation, monitoring/evaluation and sets targets as included in the project description. Flag significant deviation from the program implementation plan and estimated expenditures; alert relevant staff.Supervise the implementation, monitoring, development and evaluation of the programs in collaboration with the project teamsPrepare regular updates of program activities work-plan and related financial plan, ensuring timely and quality implementation in compliance with INTERSOS and donor guidelines and in line with the projects and sector-specific strategiesIn collaboration with the MEAL team, develop tools to assess, analyse and evaluate the project’s impactPerform regular field visits to the project locations to ensure the quality of the intervention in compliance with the internal and donors' standardsWork closely with the partnership officer to oversee partnership implementation and regularly update on progress with project managerGuarantee close coordination and interaction with the other Program/Project Managers and technical coordinators to ensure harmonisation of modalities of implementation, tools, approaches, etc.In collaboration with the Field Coordinator, analyse the area of responsibility, humanitarian needs of the community and assessmentIn collaboration with the Technical Coordinators, design and revise project proposalsInvest in building relationships, both with the outside community and with the population that Intersos is targetingProvide constant update progress of the projects to the Field Coordinator and Head of Program/Program coordinatorRepresent INTERSOS in relevant working groups, and other fora (clusters, donor meetings) in the Intersos programmatic context as delegated by the Field Coordinator and Head of Program/Program coordinator. Ensure timely reporting of highlights to the Head of Program, Technical Coordinators and the Field Coordinator.In coordination with the Field Coordinator and Head of Program, ensure regular updates to donor representativesReportingEnsure the program’s institutional memory, keeping written records (and filing them) on its development, to broadcast INTERSOS achievements and improve awarenessEnsure regular internal reporting and elaboration, in coordination with the Grants Unit, and contractual reports in accordance with donor rules and regulations.Ensure INTERSOS Project Appraisal Tool is accurate through data collection and timely submission.Monitor the project data collection with relevant technical referent, analysis and reporting on a timely basis to ensure correct use of the internal DB and monitoring tools.People managementIn coordination with the HR department and relevant Managers, plan and organise the organisational charts, distribute tasks and workload among the teams, guiding their comprehension of the issues linked to the program and the mission through regular working meetings and feedback, to ensure an efficient deployment of the resources and the achievement of the expected goalsInform the field team on the instructions given by the coordination, promoting fluent, smooth written and oral communication and information flow and ensuring confidentiality.In coordination with the HR department and relevant managers and technical coordinators, identify training needs, building the capacity, coordinate, supervise and motivate the staffs, supports ad hoc training sessions and on-the-job training, provide individual follow up and coaching, carry out end-of-mission evaluation of the team members and lead internal communication initiatives to facilitate people’s integration and professional development and to maximize their capabilities and commitment to INTERSOS values and project’s goalsIn coordination with the HR department, is responsible for ensuring that the program staff are trained and respect INTERSOS policies, rules and regulationsFinance and logisticsPlan and monitor the financial expenditures, ensuring the correct reporting and accounting of expenditures as per defined budget. In coordination with the Finance department, supervise project financial indicators to ensure efficiency and early detect deviations and their causesIn coordination with the Head of Base, plan and ensure overall supervision of the procurements for the program needs, monitoring the progress with the relevant project managerRequired profile and experience:Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, International Relations, Humanitarian and International Cooperation or related fieldMinimum 3 years of professional experience in the management of humanitarian projects/programs, including financial management and logistics responsibilitiesMinimum 1 year of experience in the implementation of multi-sector humanitarian programming and in security context analysisExperience in complex emergency settings and insecure countriesAdministration, finance and budget management skillsEssential computer literacy (Word, Excel, and internet)Analytical thinking, analysis capacity and strategic program development skillsExperience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with donors and government counterparts, and with donor compliance and reportingFluency in English is essentialMulti-language knowledge is an assetStrong representation and negotiation skillsAbility to ensure quick, quality delivery in a stressful environmentAbility to adhere to deadlines and respect line managementStrong interpersonal skills: communication, diplomatic skills and problem-solvingLeadership, people management and developmentOrganised approachCommitment to INTERSOS principlesGeneral conditions and benefits:Salary range: 11 - 3.430€ - 3.868€ monthly grossAccommodation: Shared GuesthouseR&R: 7 days of psycho-physical recovery every 12 weeks + 1000€ allowance.Annual Leave: 2.5 days per monthMedical insurance for the staffTransportation and visa: Round-trip flights. For missions lasting at least 9 months, an additional flight ticket to the Country of residence and return to the mission will also be provided.Induction: one week of online induction before the deploymentHow to applyHOW TO APPLY:Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below:https://www.intersos.org/field/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/6a85e6b591b072643daf1b4a/Please note that our application process is made of 3 quick steps: register (including your name, email, password and citizenship), sign-up and apply by attaching your CV in PDF format. Through the platform, candidates will be able to track their applications’ history with INTERSOS.Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least three references: two line managers and one HR referent. Family members are to be excluded.Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.POSTULERnonlusif
04 sept. 2026
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