Head of Programs / Operations at Agaji Global Unity Foundation (AGUF) – 2 Openings

Adamawa Borno

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Agaji Global Unity Foundation (AGUF) is a neutral, impartial, and independent Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) dedicated to improving lives in underserved communities. Established in 2008 and incorporated with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in 2013, AGUF empowers communities to protect lives and the environment through participatory and inclusive approaches.

Our mission is to uphold humanitarian principles, strengthen community resilience, and promote universal values that honor the dignity of every individual — guided by the belief that life is worth living, and living well.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Programs / Operation – Protection Project

Locations: Madagali – Adamawa and Gwoza – Borno
Employment Type: Full-Time (Project-Based)
Job Field: Program Management / Operations
Duration: 6 Months

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide overall leadership, coordination, and technical guidance for project implementation across both target LGAs.
  • Supervise program and operations teams to ensure efficiency, accountability, and compliance with AGUF and donor standards.
  • Ensure that all project activities are implemented on time, within budget, and with measurable impact.
  • Strengthen partnerships and collaboration with government authorities, community stakeholders, and other humanitarian actors.
  • Oversee logistics, procurement, and financial operations in collaboration with the Finance and Procurement units.
  • Ensure effective monitoring, reporting, and documentation of all project activities.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continual learning among project staff.

Requirements

  • Minimum of a B.Sc. or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related discipline .
  • At least 3–5 years of experience in program or operations management with an NGO or humanitarian organization.
  • Proven experience managing multi-sectoral teams and donor-funded projects.
  • Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication, coordination, and report-writing abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Fluency in English and Hausa (knowledge of local languages in the target communities is an advantage).
  • Willingness and ability to travel frequently to project sites and work in remote areas.

Application Closing Date
13th November, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and Cover Letter (as one PDF file) to: [email protected] using “Head of Programs / Operations – Protection Project” as the subject of the email.

Note

  • This is an emergency recruitment, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
  • Candidates available to start immediately are strongly encouraged to apply.