Social Protection & Livelihood Programme Manager at Solidarites International

• The Social Protection & Livelihood Programme Manager will oversee the operationalization of project cycles, ensuring timely, high-quality, and compliant execution of activities according to SI, national, and donor standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy & Design: Contribute to multi-year strategy, sectoral strategy, project design, needs assessments, and innovative approaches.
• Implementation & Monitoring: Oversee project execution, ensure cross-cutting themes integration, monitor performance, and conduct field visits.
• Reporting & Representation: Submit reports, liaise with stakeholders, and represent SI at relevant meetings.
• Capitalization & Closure: Document and archive programme activities, facilitate smooth programme handover.
• Team Management: Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate team members.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to internal policies, mitigate protection and environmental risks, and uphold SI’s ethical standards.
• Partnerships: Coordinate with consortium partners and support partner capacity building.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Project Management, Social Work, Rural Development, or related fields.
• 3–4 years of relevant INGO experience in similar positions.
• Knowledge of social protection networks, household economies, and income-generating activities in Nigeria.
• Familiarity with Kebbi State context, local governance, climate-smart technologies, and regenerative business practices.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder partnerships (private sector, government, communities).
• Proficiency in market systems development, food fortification, and IT tools (MS Office, Kobo, GIS software).
• Fluency in English and Hausa.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Transport and housing contribution
• Medical coverage
• 24 days annual leave + public holidays and compassionate leave
• Festive bonus
• Life insurance covering death and permanent disability