About this role
State Program Manager
Intersect Consortium is a group of Organization primarily working in the Mental Health and Addiction space.
Our Members understand the growing need for Mental Health Services and Products in Africa and continually work to provide Awareness, Education, Treatment and Support to Individuals, Companies, Families and society at large.
State Program Manager
- Job Type Contract
- Qualification MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience 5 - 7 years
- Location Benue
- City Makurdi
- Job Field Project and Program Management
- Salary Range ₦400,000 - ₦500,000/month
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
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Lead planning, coordination, and execution of project activities
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Oversee trainings on GBV, MHPSS, Psychological First Aid, governance, and leadership
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Strengthen referral pathways across health, protection, and social services
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Support OPDs in institutional strengthening and formal registration processes
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Manage budgets, work plans, and donor reporting
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Build and maintain partnerships with government, CSOs, and community stakeholders
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Ensure quality monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) systems
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Supervise project staff, consultants, and facilitators
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Ensure safeguarding, gender equality, and inclusion principles are integrated
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Required Qualifications & Experience
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Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field
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Minimum 5–7 years of relevant program management experience
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Strong experience in women’s health, GBV, MHPSS, or disability inclusion
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Demonstrated experience managing donor-funded projects
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Excellent leadership, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills
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Strong financial and budget management experience
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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:
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We strongly encourage applications from persons with disabilities and women. Reconnect HDI is committed to safeguarding and inclusion.
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