Consortium Program Manager

About the Role

Sahei Gender Development Initiative (SGDI), formerly Sanitation and Hygiene Education Initiative, is a leading Nigerian non-governmental organization dedicated to improving the livelihoods of vulnerable and conflict-affected populations in Northeastern Nigeria. We are currently looking for a dynamic and experienced Consortium Program Manager to lead a high-impact multi-partner humanitarian initiative in Borno State for a 10-month duration.

• Coordinate consortium members to ensure high-quality, timely, and compliant implementation of project activities across all partner organizations.
• Manage the Consortium Management Unit (CMU), including overseeing budgets, assets, and resources while implementing strategic multi-year plans.
• Serve as the primary liaison and focal point representing the consortium to institutional donors, government ministries, local NGOs, and coordination bodies.
• Oversee comprehensive grant management, encompassing high-quality proposal writing, financial reporting, and partnership agreements.
• Support MEAL frameworks by operationalizing joint learning platforms, analyzing indicator data, and driving adaptive program management.
• Integrate essential cross-cutting priorities such as gender equity, protection, conflict sensitivity, and community accountability into daily operations.

• Minimum of 5 years of senior-level project management and coordination experience within an international or humanitarian organization in conflict or post-conflict settings.
• Proven expertise in project cycle management, rapid response mechanisms, and institutional grant management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of core sector areas including WASH, Protection, and Housing, Land, and Property (HLP).
• Exceptional interpersonal, diplomatic, and communication skills with a proven ability to lead diverse stakeholder groups.
• Full professional fluency in written and spoken English with strong technical reporting capabilities.

• Competitive remuneration package aligned with humanitarian sector standards.
• Opportunity to lead critical, life-saving interventions supporting vulnerable populations in Northeastern Nigeria.
• Professional growth through high-level stakeholder engagement and cross-consortium collaboration.

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