About COOPI
COOPI – Cooperazione Internazionale is an Italian humanitarian non-governmental organization founded in Milan in 1965. COOPI aims to help the world’s poorest to improve their access to healthcare, food, and financial security, and to overcome their special vulnerability to wars, civil conflicts and natural disasters. For 50 years of long-term support and constant presence in the field, COOPI has been engaged in breaking the cycle of poverty and responding to specific emergencies in numerous sectors, including Food Security, Humanitarian Aid, Health, Socio-Economical Services, Water and Sanitation, Disaster Risk Reduction, Human Rights, Education and Training, Migrations and Sustainable Energy.
Title:Head of Programmes
Location: Abuja FCT
Description of the role
The Head of Programmes is responsible for the definition and quality of the programmes and the monitoring and evaluation system in the country, in compliance with the organisation’s policies and standards. He supports the Head of Mission in relations with donors and partners.
Main responsibilities
INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS
- In coordination with the Country Coordinator, meet regularly with donors and partners consolidating COOPI’s position in the country, and manage their project visits in agreement with the Project Managers;
- Engage new potential donors and partners, working closely with the Head of Mission;
- Ensure participation in sectoral clusters directly or through delegated figures;
DEVELOPMENT
- Examine the priorities and strategies of the main institutional donors and draft project proposals based on COOPI’s expertise and geographical presence;
- Coordinate the definition and implementation of the country programme strategy, with the support of the Head of Mission and of sectoral experts;
- Guide COOPI’s position across the various sectors in accordance with HQ guidelines and coordinating with the Head of Mission;
- Capitalise on the sectoral experience gained in its geographical area of competence and develop standard approaches and practices to be implemented within the projects, respecting HQ guidelines.
MANAGEMENT
Project Management
- Develop and draft new project proposals (ECHO, EU, AICS, UN) in cooperation with the country’s logistics and administrative function;
- Ensure the final review of all project reports (interim, quarterly and final);
- Ensure the submission of reports according to internal and external deadlines;
- Carrying out field monitoring missions in the intervention areas;
- Supporting the review and approval of MEAL plans for all projects ;
- Using MEAL data to innovate and engage new donors and partners;
Human Resources Management
- Identify human resources needs in the framework of existing and/or new programmes;
- Participate in the staff selection process at the request of the Head of Mission and of the HQ for expatriate and national staff;
- Train Project Managers and other programme staff on the monitoring and quality aspects of activities, in coordination with the Head of Mission, the Region or the HQ;
- Evaluate staff for their part of the competence, according to COOPI procedures.
Communication management
- Support the production and distribution of COOPI’s communication and visibility tools;
- Collect the necessary data and information, in collaboration with field teams, to deliver communication products.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL
- Master’s degree in relevant subject (postgraduate degree required);
- At least 3 years of work experience in formulating, implementing and coordinating projects with International NGOs;
- Experience working with different Donors (ECHO, EU, AICS and UN Agencies);
- Good knowledge of humanitarian standards and principles;
- Excellent reporting and proposal writing skills in English;
- Proactive aptitude in planning and coordination with different agencies, institutions and focal points;
- Results orientation and problem-solving skills;
- Strong management skills;
- Good leadership skills, aimed at team management and motivation;
- Ability to handle stressful and complex situations with a positive attitude;
- Diplomatic skills and confidentiality;
- Advanced computer skills;
- Sharing COOPI’s vision and mission.
Application Dealine: 23 February 2026
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and Qualified candidates should use link below to Apply.
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