State Coordinator at One Health Resilience Initiative (OHRI) - 5 Openings

One Health Resilience Initiative (OHRI) is a registered Nigerian nonprofit organization (CAC/IT/8929397) formally incorporated in 2025. OHRI is dedicated to strengthening the wellbeing of people, animals, and the environment through integrated action. We work at the intersection of public health, climate change, environmental protection, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), biodiversity, mental wellbeing, systems strengthening, and community empowerment across Adamawa, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano, Taraba and Abuja FCT.

Our mission is to build resilient communities and ecosystems through integrated solutions that link human, animal, and environmental health. As a young and growing organization, we are recruiting a pioneer cohort of skilled volunteers to fill critical roles across our organizational structure. These are unpaid volunteer positions designed for individuals seeking hands-on experience in the development sector, with clear pathways to professional certificates, networking, and future paid employment as organizational funding grows.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: State Coordinator

Locations: Abuja. Adamawa, Gombe, Jigawa, and Kano
Job type: Contract
Unit: Operations & Support Services Unit

Job Description

• Represents OHRI at the state level, manages all state-level programs and personnel, and ensures effective coordination between headquarters and field implementation teams.
• Commitment: Full-time, 6–12 months (renewable)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and oversight for OHRI programs and operations in the assigned state.
• Develop state-level work plans, budgets, and activity schedules aligned with organizational strategy.
• Supervise state team members including Project Officers, MEAL Officers, and Finance & Admin Officers.
• Build and maintain relationships with state government ministries, local government authorities, and community stakeholders.
• Ensure timely submission of state-level reports, data, and documentation to the HQ.
• Manage state-level security, logistics, and administrative functions.
• Identify local partnership opportunities and represent OHRI in state-level forums.

Specific Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Public Health, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in program management, preferably at the state or LGA level.
• Demonstrated leadership, team management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Deep knowledge of the political, social, and security context of the assigned state.
• Residency in the assigned state is mandatory.
• Commitment of 6–12 months minimum.

Other Requirements:

• Must be a Nigerian citizen or legal resident.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Strong commitment to OHRI's mission, vision, and core values (Resilience, Inclusivity, Stewardship, Integrity, Evidence, Collaboration).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Hausa or local languages is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively in multicultural teams.
• Willingness to travel to field locations within assigned states, including rural and underserved communities.
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office, email, internet); advanced digital skills required for technical roles.
• Must possess a valid means of identification (National ID, Voter's Card, Driver's License, or International Passport).

Application Closing Date
14th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note
Candidates should attach the following complete application package in their application form:

• OHRI Volunteer Application Form
• Curriculum Vitae (CV), and
• Cover letter.