- Job Title: Project Manager
- Location: Jimeta, Adamawa (with field travel across Adamawa State)
- Job type: Full-time (6 months, renewable)
- Category: NGO / Humanitarian / Development
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About CASFOD
Unique Care and Support Foundation (CASFOD) is a non-governmental organization founded in 2019 with a mission to advocate for and protect the rights of women and children affected by conflict and emergencies. Guided by the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) nexus, CASFOD provides support, empowerment, and sustainable solutions that enable vulnerable populations to rebuild their lives.
Currently, CASFOD is co-implementing independent monitoring of the SEPIN-SUSI programme in Adamawa State, with support from GIZ. This initiative strengthens transparency, accountability, and evidence-based decision-making in social protection interventions such as social register expansion, shock-responsive cash transfers, and the graduation approach.
About the Role
The Project Manager will provide strategic leadership, technical oversight, and operational management for CASFOD’s independent monitoring of the SEPIN-SUSI programme. The role requires a results-driven professional who can manage risks, lead a multidisciplinary team, ensure compliance with donor standards, and deliver high-quality monitoring outputs that inform improved social protection programming in Adamawa State.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership and Coordination
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Provide overall leadership and direction in line with the project’s logical framework.
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Act as the primary liaison with GIZ, government agencies, and stakeholders.
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Oversee the development of the Independent Monitoring Framework and inception plan.
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Ensure compliance with CASFOD policies, donor standards, and ethical guidelines.
Technical Oversight
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Supervise design and validation of monitoring tools (surveys, FGDs, KIIs, PDM).
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Lead data collection, analysis, and quality assurance.
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Produce technical, quarterly, and final reports for donor submission.
Team Management
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Supervise and mentor the M&E Officer, Field Coordinator, Data Analyst, and other project staff.
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Provide capacity building and support for CSO partners.
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Ensure inclusive, gender-sensitive approaches in all project activities.
Stakeholder Engagement
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Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, CSOs, and community leaders.
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Facilitate consultations, roundtable discussions, and dissemination of findings.
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Ensure findings are communicated through policy briefs, infographics, and other formats.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)
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Document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.
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Contribute to organizational learning and advocacy.
Deliverables
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Approved inception report and monitoring framework.
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Monthly and quarterly reports.
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Post-distribution monitoring and graduation approach reports.
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Final project narrative report.
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Documentation of stakeholder engagement sessions.
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Requisite Qualifications and Experience
Education
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Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Policy, Project Management, or related field (advantage).
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Additional certification in Monitoring & Evaluation or Project Management (desirable).
Experience
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Minimum 4 years of progressive project management experience in development/humanitarian settings.
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At least 3 years managing third-party monitoring, M&E, or accountability projects.
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Experience working with international donors (preferably GIZ).
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Strong background in qualitative and quantitative monitoring methodologies.
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Familiarity with social protection systems, cash transfers, and livelihood/graduation approaches.
Skills & Competencies
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Strong leadership and people management skills.
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
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Advanced report-writing and analytical skills.
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Proficiency in data analysis software (SPSS, STATA, NVivo) and digital data collection (ODK, KoboToolbox, CommCare).
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Fluency in English required; knowledge of Hausa or Adamawa local languages is an asset.
Duration & Reporting Line
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Contract Duration: 6 months (full-time), renewable based on performance.
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Location: Yola, Adamawa State, with frequent travel across the state.
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Reporting To: Head of Programs & Grants, CASFOD (in coordination with GIZ).
Application Closing Date
25th September, 2025.
