State program Manager

Job Title: State Project Manager
Location: Benue State, Nigeria (Applicants must currently reside in Benue)
Project: OPD Strengthening, GBV-MH, MHPSS, and Governance Capacity Building
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 24 months (renewable)

We are looking for a results-driven Project Manager to lead an impactful project focused on women’s health, GBV response, MHPSS, and disability inclusion. If you’re passionate about driving real change at community level, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of project activities
• Oversee trainings on GBV, MHPSS, Psychological First Aid, governance, and leadership
• Strengthen referral pathways across health, protection, and social services
• Support OPDs in institutional strengthening and formal registration processes
• Manage budgets, work plans, and donor reporting
• Build and maintain partnerships with government, CSOs, and community stakeholders
• Ensure quality monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) systems
• Supervise project staff, consultants, and facilitators
• Ensure safeguarding, gender equality, and inclusion principles are integrated

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant program management experience
• Strong experience in women’s health, GBV, MHPSS, or disability inclusion
• Demonstrated experience managing donor-funded projects
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong financial and budget management experience
• Experience working with OPDs is a strong advantage

Eligibility

·A results-driven leader with strong problem-solving skills

·Excellent communication and report-writing ability

·Deep understanding of community-based programming

·Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and ethical programming

How to Apply

Send your CV (max 3 pages) and Cover Letter to: [email protected] with the job title as the email subject.

Application Deadline: 10th November 2026

Equal Opportunity

We strongly encourage applications from persons with disabilities and women. Reconnect HDI is committed to safeguarding and inclusion.

Pay: ₦400,000.00 - ₦480,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person