Humanitarian Program Director - Nigeria

About the role

Prosper Global Nigeria implements a portfolio of humanitarian and resilience programs for vulnerable populations affected by conflict, displacement, food insecurity and climate shocks, covering food security, water security, livelihoods, governance and peacebuilding. The Programs Director provides strategic leadership and oversight of the humanitarian programming portfolio, expanding and improving the quality of humanitarian interventions across the country. The role works closely with the Country Director and senior leadership, guides humanitarian funding opportunities, strengthens donor engagement and leads the capture and sharing of learning and impact.

Key responsibilities

• Lead strategy and planning for emergency response, early recovery and resilience programming, identify emerging needs and funding opportunities, and develop response strategies aligned with global and country strategies.
• Engage humanitarian donors, build partnerships with NGOs, UN agencies, government and private sector partners, and write high-quality proposals and concept notes.
• Ensure programs are delivered on time and on budget, follow Sphere Standards and the Core Humanitarian Standard, and monitor performance and learning.
• Manage program finances in line with donor regulations (US DoS, ECHO, UN agencies, foundations), with budget planning, forecasting, procurement and compliance oversight.
• Capture lessons learned, produce learning briefs, case studies and impact stories, and represent Prosper Global in cluster and inter-agency coordination platforms.
• Mentor senior program staff and field teams, strengthen partner capacity and promote safeguarding and accountability.

The position is based in Maiduguri, Nigeria, full-time, contingent on donor funding, and reports directly to the Country Director.