Agropastoralist Programme Manager (Maiduguri, Nigeria)

About the role

The Agropastoralist Programme Manager will lead the implementation and monitoring of the PASCO regional project, which supports pastoralism and livestock marketing across the Cameroon‑Nigeria‑Chad cross‑border area. Reporting to the Head of Department Food Security Livelihoods, the role is based in Maiduguri, Borno State, and works closely with municipalities, civil‑society organisations and regional partners.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, manage and supervise PASCO activities in collaboration with local municipalities, partner CSOs and the RDD SAME team.
• Ensure timely communication and reporting of project information to the country team, RDD SAME and ACF experts.
• Develop partnerships with authorities, local partners and other development programmes to maximise project impact.
• Adjust or re‑orient activities based on field studies, contextual changes and stakeholder feedback.
• Produce framework documents, methodological notes and action plans for PASCO activities.
• Support diagnostics and studies on cross‑border livestock marketing routes with the IRAM partner.
• Coordinate geographic targeting, ensuring gender sensitivity and conflict awareness.
• Facilitate dialogue with market actors, traders, breeder groups and freight forwarders.
• Strengthen agropastoral organisations, support pastoral infrastructure and promote inclusive governance.
• Lead recruitment, capacity‑building and supervision of the PASCO team and partner CSO staff.