Job Description

Malteser International is seeking an experienced and strategic Country Program Coordinator to provide overall leadership for programme design, resource mobilisation, donor engagement, and high-quality project implementation in Nigeria. Based in Maiduguri with frequent travel to field locations including Abuja, the role requires a senior humanitarian professional who can ensure compliance with grant agreements, uphold international humanitarian standards, and drive effective programme delivery in a complex operating environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for programme design, planning, and resource mobilisation.
• Lead high quality project design, MEAL systems development, and programme evaluations.
• Ensure effective data collection, analysis, accountability, and organisational learning.
• Oversee programme implementation and ensure compliance with donor requirements and grant agreements.
• Strengthen team capacity, performance management, and staff development.
• Manage programme budgets, resources, and operational planning.
• Coordinate with government agencies, donors, partners, and humanitarian actors.
• Ensure compliance with international humanitarian standards and principles.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor programme progress, assess impact, and manage programme risks.
• Lead external engagement, partnerships, and representation in coordination forums.
• Provide technical guidance and strategic support to programme teams.
• Ensure effective internal communication and information sharing across projects.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Human Rights, Development Studies, NGO Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in senior management and/or development or humanitarian programming.
• Strong expertise in programme management, project design, MEAL systems, and evaluations.
• Proven leadership, strategic thinking, and problem solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work in fast paced, complex, and evolving humanitarian contexts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and programme management tools/software.

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