Country Manager at an NGO - JNO Integrated Services

JNO Integrated Services - Our client, an NGO, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: County Manager (NGO)

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

• JNO Integrated Services is recruiting a Country Programme Manager for an NGO that will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Foundation’s programmes in Nigeria.
• The role involves overseeing programme planning, implementation, monitoring, partnerships, and team management to ensure high-quality, impactful delivery aligned with organisational objectives.

Job Responsibiilities
Programme Leadership & Management:

• Lead and implement the country programme strategy in line with organisational goals.
• Oversee planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of programmes.
• Ensure accountability to beneficiaries, partners, donors, and stakeholders.
• Monitor programme risks, security issues, and provide timely updates to management and the Board.

Programme Quality & Monitoring:

• Ensure quality assurance through regular field visits and performance reviews.
• Oversee Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) systems.
• Promote learning, documentation, and adaptive programme management.

Advocacy, Partnerships & Representation:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, CSOs, churches, and partners.
• Represent the organisation at relevant national and state-level forums and networks.
• Coordinate partners and community stakeholders to ensure effective programme delivery.

Team Management & Safeguarding:

• Supervise and support programme staff, including performance management and development.
• Promote accountability, safeguarding standards, and professional growth within the team.

Qualifications & Experience
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in a relevant field is an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ICT tools.

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in NGO programme management (OVC or related sector).
• Proven experience managing large-scale development programmes.
• Experience working with government institutions and development partners in Nigeria.
• Strong background in planning, budgeting, advocacy, reporting, and community-based programming.
• Experience with social media visibility and engagement is an added advantage.

Key Skills:

• Programme and project management
• Leadership and team coordination
• Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
• Communication, advocacy and stakeholder engagement
• Problem-solving and decision-making.

Language:

• Excellent written and spoken English (local language is an advantage).

Salary
N400,000 - N600,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
6th February, 2026.

How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: fotaabuja01@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.