Operations

State Program Manager

Intersect Consortium·Benue, Nigeria·Contractor·Contract
OperationsmanagerContractorContract
-Closes Nov 10, 2026

Intersect Consortium is a growing group of organizations working across mental health, healthcare, rehabilitation, pharmaceuticals, technology, manufacturing, and other specialized services.

Our ambition is to build organizations that don't simply operate independently, but work together to identify gaps, create solutions, and build sustainable businesses that make a meaningful difference.

We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: State Program Manager

Location: Makurdi, Benue Employment Type: Contract Duration: 24 months (renewable) Project: OPD Strengthening, GBV-MH, MHPSS, and Governance Capacity Building

Job Description

We are looking for a results-driven Project Manager to lead an impactful project focused on women’s health, GBV response, MHPSS, and disability inclusion. If you’re passionate about driving real change at community level, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Lead planning, coordination, and execution of project activities

Oversee trainings on GBV, MHPSS, Psychological First Aid, governance, and leadership

Strengthen referral pathways across health, protection, and social services

Support OPDs in institutional strengthening and formal registration processes

Manage budgets, work plans, and donor reporting

Build and maintain partnerships with government, CSOs, and community stakeholders

Ensure quality monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) systems

Supervise project staff, consultants, and facilitators

Ensure safeguarding, gender equality, and inclusion principles are integrated

Required Qualifications & Experience

Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field

Minimum 5–7 years of relevant program management experience

Strong experience in women’s health, GBV, MHPSS, or disability inclusion

Demonstrated experience managing donor-funded projects

Excellent leadership, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills

Strong financial and budget management experience

Experience working with OPDs is a strong advantage

Eligibility:

A results-driven leader with strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and report-writing ability

Deep understanding of community-based programming

Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and ethical programming

Equal Opportunity:

We strongly encourage applications from persons with disabilities and women. Reconnect HDI is committed to safeguarding and inclusion.

Salary N400,000.00 - N480,000.00 per month

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At a glance

Company

Intersect Consortium

Location

Benue, Nigeria

Employment

Contractor

Work style

Contract

Experience

manager

Valid until

November 10, 2026

Created

October 14, 2026

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