About the Role
Smiling Hearts Initiatives International (SHI) is a humanitarian non-governmental organization dedicated to saving and improving lives in Nigeria. We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Programme Manager (Shelter and NFI) to lead our shelter and non-food item interventions in Dikwa and Kala-balge, Borno State, ensuring timely and impactful delivery of humanitarian assistance to vulnerable populations.
Key Responsibilities- Plan, develop, and supervise all Shelter and NFI activities in coordination with relevant SHI units and the Monitoring and Evaluation team.
- Supervise administrative, financial, and operational activities of the programme, maintaining strict internal controls and financial oversight.
- Ensure proper documentation of all project processes, including assessments, beneficiary registrations, and distribution records.
- Integrate cross-cutting issues such as gender, age, PSEA, GBV, AAP, and CwC into all shelter and settlement responses.
- Provide technical support and represent SHI at relevant sector working groups, inter-agency platforms, and coordination meetings.
- Prepare comprehensive internal and donor-facing progress reports in a timely manner.
- Train, mentor, and oversee field office staff assigned to the Shelter and NFI programme, conducting regular site visits as needed.
- Master’s degree in Development Studies, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, Social Sciences, or a related field with at least 5 years of relevant professional experience; or a Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of experience.
- Demonstrated experience in humanitarian project management, specifically in Shelter and NFI sectors within conflict-affected environments.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, PSEA standards, and accountability to affected populations.
- Excellent leadership, financial management, and inter-agency coordination skills.
- Competitive humanitarian sector salary commensurate with experience.
- Opportunity to directly impact crisis-affected communities in Northeast Nigeria.
- Professional growth within an established and growing NGO.