One Health and Development Initiative (OHDI) is a nonprofit organization committed to advancing human, animal, plant, and ecosystem health through an integrated One Health approach. As part of our focus areas in the farmed animal welfare space, we have led foundational work to improve hen welfare and promote ethical, safe, and sustainable poultry systems in Nigeria. Following successful baseline research, training, policy engagement, advocacy, and stakeholder mobilization, OHDI is expanding and scaling its efforts nationally. This program aims to drive poultry system transformation through enhanced animal welfare practices, support for farmer transition, consumer and corporate engagement, and policy reforms.
To lead this strategic initiative, OHDI is recruiting a dedicated Program Manager for the project – Poultry Welfare and Sustainable Systems (POWELS) to coordinate and manage its implementation. The Program Manager will be responsible for leading, coordinating, and overseeing all aspects of the poultry welfare and sustainable systems program. This includes strategy execution, team management, partner coordination, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, and high-level advocacy support.
This is a unique opportunity for a passionate leader with expertise and networks in Nigeria’s poultry ecosystem, sustainable food systems, agribusiness, and policy to shape the future of ethical, safe, and sustainable poultry systems in Nigeria.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Program Coordination & Implementation: Lead the planning, execution, and day-to-day operations of the project. Ensure all program activities align with project objectives, timelines, and deliverables. Supervise field officers, technical advisors, and consultants involved in program delivery.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Representation: Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, veterinary bodies, farmer associations, retailers, agribusinesses, and development partners. Represent OHDI in external stakeholder meetings, policy dialogues, and technical working groups related to poultry systems, animal welfare, or food sustainability. Coordinate collaborative advocacy, training, and outreach initiatives.
- Team Leadership & Support: Manage the work of program officers, communications staff, interns, and volunteers assigned to the project. Provide strategic guidance, mentorship, and performance support across the team. Foster a collaborative and learning-oriented work culture.
- Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL): Work with relevant teams to set performance indicators, gather project data, and analyze outcomes. Ensure proper documentation of results, lessons learned, and stakeholder feedback. Integrate evidence and learning into program adaptations and improvements.
- Donor Reporting & Compliance: Prepare detailed progress reports and financial updates for OHDI leadership and funders. Track and ensure delivery of all grant milestones and activities on time and within budget. Liaise with funders and strategic partners as needed.
- Strategic Communications & Advocacy Support: Collaborate with the communications team to develop content for advocacy, visibility, and stakeholder outreach. Review and support the development of training guides, manuals, policy briefs, and technical materials.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Undergraduate degree in Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Animal Science, or a related discipline. A Master’s degree in a poultry-related discipline is strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in poultry farms and/or program management, or areas around animal welfare and sustainable livestock systems.
- Proven leadership and coordination experience in donor-funded or multi-stakeholder programs.
- Strong knowledge of Nigeria’s poultry ecosystem and key stakeholders in government, private sector, farmers associations, research, market frameworks and investments.
- Demonstrated ability to engage government and policy actors effectively.
- Excellent communication, team management, and project planning skills.
- Strong report writing and analytical skills.
PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES
- Experience in policy advocacy and/or agribusiness frameworks for animal welfare, livestock health and/or sustainable livestock systems
- Understanding and alignment with welfare-driven, climate-smart, and sustainable poultry systems.
- Experience with grant reporting and M&E frameworks.
- Comfort with the use and integration of digital platforms.
- Resident in Nigeria.
WHAT WE OFFER
- A leadership opportunity in a strategic program with potential for lasting impact.
- Flexible and collaborative work environment with room to innovate and lead.
- Competitive remuneration commensurate with relevant experience, qualifications and responsibilities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Location: Remote work location within Nigeria (preferably in Abuja) and frequent regional travel required.
- Reporting Line: This position reports directly to the Executive Director, One Health and Development Initiative (OHDI) and may manage/collaborate with a small team
- Contract Type: Full-time, 2 years – probation period included.
- Expected Start Date: 1st September, 2025
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should complete the application form in the link here. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until August 20th, 2025. Early application is encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for subsequent interviews.
