Programme Manager (Shelter and NFI) at Smiling Hearts Initiatives International

Last Updated: November 10, 2026

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Smiling Hearts Initiatives International

"Smiling Hearts Initiatives International (SHII) – NGO Profile (Nigeria) Smiling Hearts Initiatives International (SHII) is a Nigerian non-governmental organization dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable individuals and communities through humanitarian assistance, health interventions, and empowerment programs. The organization focuses on promoting dignity, resilience, and..."
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Monthly Salary

Competitive

Work Location

Borno

Closing Date

November 15, 2026

5 days remaining

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Full Vacancy Details

Type of Appointment: six months with possibility of extension

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

  • Plan, develop, and supervise all Shelter and NFI activities in Dikwa and Kala-balge in collaboration with relevant SHI units, the M and E to ensure efficient and timely implementation of these projects, in accordance with SHI and sector working group standards and guidelines.
  • Supervise the administrative, financial, and other related activities of the Programme.
  • Monitoring the financial management for the Project and supervising the preparation of financial reports.
  • Maintaining appropriate internal controls and development and implementation of relevant control systems; by exercising oversight on financial expenditure and accountability.
  • Ensure proper documentation of the shelter and NFI project programmes, including all supportive documents for the projects (assessment, beneficiary registration, payment records, etc.) are recorded in the beneficiary database.
  • Ensure the integration of cross-cutting issues such as gender, age, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), GBV (gender-based violence) accountability to affected population (AAP), Communication with Communities (CwC), etc. This is considered in the SHI shelter and settlement response, as well as NFI programming.
  • Provide technical support to the Shelter/NFI and CCCM sector working group when needed, in coordination with the Sector coordinators and other relevant sector partners in Nigeria, including but not limited to developing standards/guidelines, and involvement with the Shelter and NFI technical working Group.
  • Represent SHI at relevant inter-agency platforms and ensure appropriate coordination with all humanitarian partners (national and international NGOs, and other international organizations), as well as with State Emergency Management Board etc.
  • Responsible for programme reporting and provide regular input to the reporting unit for, donor reports, as needed.
  • Train, support and oversee the performance of the field office staff assigned to the shelter and NFI programme.
  • Undertake duty travel as required, for project site review and other duties of concern to the project.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

  • Master’s degree in Development, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, Social Sciences, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience or University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience

Safeguarding and Code of Conduct

SHI is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and has a zero-tolerance policy toward Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), Sexual Harassment (SH), fraud, corruption, and any form of misconduct. Successful candidates will be required to adhere to SHI\’s Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) standards.

ONLY applicants whose competencies meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? send your CV and cover letter in one pdf admin@shiinternational.org  to apply Subject Line: Programme Manager (Shelter and NFI) – Maiduguri – Borno State

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