PROJECT OFFICER (STATE LEVEL) AT ONE HEALTH RESILIENCE INITIATIVE (OHRI) | PROJECT MANAGEMENT JOBS IN NIGERIA

About Company:

One Health Resilience Initiative (OHRI) is a registered Nigerian nonprofit organization (CAC/IT/8929397) formally incorporated in 2025. OHRI is dedicated to strengthening the wellbeing of people, animals, and the environment through integrated action. We work at the intersection of public health, climate change, environmental protection, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), biodiversity, mental wellbeing, systems strengthening, and community empowerment across Adamawa, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano, Taraba and Abuja FCT. 

Job Description:

We are seeking dedicated and community-focused Project Officers to lead the implementation of our programs at the state and LGA levels. In this role, you will be the primary driver of our mission on the ground, supervising field staff and community volunteers to ensure that project deliverables are achieved with excellence and local sensitivity. You will navigate the complexities of community entry, stakeholder management, and field data collection to create a measurable impact in underserved areas.

The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with a background in public health or social work, capable of mobilizing communities and operating effectively in rural environments.

Requirements:

Field Implementation & Supervision

• Program Execution: Implement community-level program activities in strict accordance with approved work plans and timelines.

• Team Leadership: Supervise and provide guidance to Community Champions, field assistants, and casual workers to maintain high standards of service delivery.

• Community Engagement: Organize and facilitate critical community entry meetings, sensitization campaigns, and specialized training sessions.

Stakeholder Liaison & Administration

• Relationship Management: Liaise with community leaders, traditional institutions, and local government officials to ensure project buy-in and collaborative success.

• Financial Oversight: Manage petty cash and field-level expenses, ensuring all spending remains within approved budgets and organizational policies.

• Logistics Coordination: Supervise rural interventions, utilizing local knowledge and transport—including the ability to ride a motorcycle where necessary—to reach remote beneficiaries.

Data Management & Reporting

• Information Integrity: Collect and compile accurate field data, beneficiary records, and detailed activity reports.

• Performance Tracking: Provide weekly and monthly progress reports to the State Coordinator and Programs Manager, highlighting achievements and addressing operational challenges.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or HND in Public Health, Community Development, Agriculture, Social Work, or a related field.

• Experience:

  • 1–3 years of field implementation experience within the NGO sector or government programs.

  • Proven experience in community mobilization and group facilitation.

• Technical Skills:

  • Basic computer literacy (MS Office, email, internet).

  • Motorcycle Proficiency: The ability to ride a motorcycle is a significant advantage for rural access.

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal English; fluency in local languages (Hausa, Fulfulde, etc.) is highly preferred and essential for community engagement.

• Personal Attributes:

  • Strong commitment to OHRI’s core values: Resilience, Inclusivity, Stewardship, Integrity, Evidence, and Collaboration.

  • Ability to work independently in multicultural teams and meet strict deadlines.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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