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Project Manager
Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP)
Product & Project Management
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Rest of Nigeria (Benue) Full Time NGO, NPO & Charity Confidential
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Experience Level: Senior level Experience Length: 5 years
Job descriptions & requirements
Terms of Reference (ToR)
Project Manager – Bridging the Gap in Women’s Health and Wellbeing Project
1. Background
Women and girls with psychosocial disabilities often experience multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination, including stigma, gender-based violence, social exclusion, and limited access to healthcare, education, and economic opportunities. These barriers significantly affect their wellbeing, participation, and quality of life.
The Bridging the Gap in Women’s Health and Wellbeing Project aims to promote inclusion, improve access to psychosocial support services, strengthen community awareness, and empower women and girls with psychosocial disabilities to participate fully in social, economic, and civic life.
The Project Manager will provide overall leadership and coordination to ensure the effective implementation, monitoring, and reporting of project activities.
2. Purpose of the Role
The Project Manager will oversee the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the project. The role ensures that activities are delivered efficiently, within budget, and in accordance with project objectives, donor requirements, and safeguarding principles for women and girls with psychosocial disabilities.
3. Key Responsibilities
3.1 Project Planning and Implementation
Lead the development of detailed project work plans, timelines, and implementation strategies.
Coordinate and supervise project activities to ensure timely delivery of outputs and outcomes.
Ensure activities are inclusive, gender-responsive, and disability-sensitive.
Facilitate collaboration with stakeholders including community leaders, disability organizations, and service providers.
3.2 Team Leadership and Coordination
Supervise and support project staff, consultants, and volunteers.
Coordinate with partner organizations and community-based groups.
Promote a collaborative and inclusive working environment.
3.3 Stakeholder Engagement
Build strong relationships with organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs), women’s groups, community leaders, and relevant government institutions.
Support advocacy initiatives aimed at improving the rights and wellbeing of women and girls with psychosocial disabilities.
Represent the project in meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements.
3.4 Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)
Ensure effective monitoring of project activities and outcomes.
Collect and analyze data to assess progress and impact.
Facilitate learning and adaptation to improve project performance.
Ensure that monitoring tools are accessible and inclusive.
3.5 Financial and Administrative Management
Manage project budgets and ensure expenditures align with approved budgets and donor guidelines.
Coordinate procurement and administrative processes related to project implementation.
Ensure financial accountability and transparency.
3.6 Reporting
Prepare and submit high-quality narrative and financial reports to donors and management.
Document project achievements, lessons learned, and success stories.
Ensure compliance with donor reporting requirements.
3.7 Safeguarding and Ethics
Ensure the project adheres to safeguarding policies, particularly regarding women and girls with disabilities.
Promote confidentiality, dignity, and rights-based approaches in all project activities.
Address any safeguarding concerns promptly and appropriately.
4. Deliverables
The Project Manager will be responsible for delivering:
Approved project work plan and implementation schedule
Regular progress and monitoring reports
Financial tracking reports
Documentation of lessons learned and best practices
Final project report.
5. Duration of Assignment
The Project Manager will be engaged for the duration of 12 months with the possibility of extension depending on project funding and performance.
6. Duty Station
The Project Manager will be based in Makurdi, Benue State, with periodic travel to project communities and partner locations.
7. Required Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies, Psychology, Gender Studies, Disability Studies, or related fields.
Minimum 5 years of experience in project management within development or humanitarian programs.
Demonstrated experience working on gender, disability inclusion, or mental health/psychosocial support (MHPSS) programs.
Strong understanding of human rights-based approaches and disability inclusion.
Experience managing donor-funded projects and reporting.
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
8. Competencies
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Knowledge of disability inclusion and gender equality
Ability to work with vulnerable populations sensitively
Monitoring and evaluation skills
Financial and budget management capacity
Strong writing and reporting skills
9. Reporting Line
The Project Manager will report to the Head of Programmes.
10. Ethical Considerations
All project activities must respect the rights, dignity, autonomy, and confidentiality of women and girls with psychosocial disabilities, ensuring participation, accessibility, and non-discrimination in all interventions.
How to Apply
Kindly share your cover letter and CV to g.admin@gifsep4climate.org on or before Monday 16th March 2026 by 12 noon.