Project Manager – agriFIMS Project at Green Habitat Initiative (GHI)

Green Habitat Initiative (GHI) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and improved livelihoods across Nigeria. GHI designs and implements community-based initiatives that address climate change, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and green innovation.

As part of its ongoing organizational strengthening and commitment to operational excellence, GHI is seeking to engage a highly competent and experienced Finance and Administrative Officer. The officer will provide leadership in managing the organization’s financial and administrative functions, ensuring effective financial planning, regulatory compliance, and efficient internal operations that support GHI’s strategic objectives and program implementation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager – agriFIMS Project

Locations: Adamawa, Borno, Yobe
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

• Green Habitat Initiative (GHI) is a sustainability-focused organisation committed to driving innovative solutions that improve livelihoods and strengthen resilience in vulnerable communities.
• GHI is anticipating the implementation of the agriFIMS (Agricultural Farmer Information Management System) project across Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY States). The project aims to strengthen agricultural systems through improved data management, stakeholder coordination, and the deployment of digital platforms to support farmers and government decision-making.
• As such, GHI seeks to engage a qualified and experienced Project Manager to lead the effective implementation of the agriFIMS project and ensure alignment with project objectives, donor expectations, and stakeholder priorities.
• Recruitment for this role is contingent upon contract award.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead detailed project planning, work plans, and timelines across all states
• Coordinate implementation across technical teams, SEOs, and partners
• Ensure alignment with donor requirements and state priorities
• Serve as the primary interface between GHI, state governments, and development partners
• Oversee stakeholder engagement strategies
• Supervise system deployment, data collection, and integration
• Monitor system performance, data quality, and usage
• Lead preparation of reports and track KPIs
• Oversee budget implementation and risk management

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• 5 years experience in donor-funded programmes
• At least 3 years of experience in a project management role
• Strong understanding of agricultural systems and/or digital platforms
• Experience working with government stakeholders and development partners

Required Competencies:

• Strong leadership and coordination skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• High attention to detail and reporting accuracy.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application documents to: careers@greenhabitat.ng using “Project Manager – agriFIMS Project” as the subject of the email.

Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.