Vacancies at Population Services International Nigeria

Overview

Population Services International Nigeria seeks a Program Operations Lead to join the Senior Management Team, responsible for translating strategy into operational excellence and measurable health impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate country strategy into annual operational plans with clear objectives, deliverables, key performance indicators, and aligned budgets.
• Lead annual business planning and support proposal development to secure new funding opportunities.
• Champion accountability, innovation, impact measurement, and continuous improvement.
• Manage enterprise-wide risk, including operational, financial, and compliance risks.
• Provide strategic leadership within the Senior Management Team and contribute to organizational growth and performance culture.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Business Administration, International Development, or a related field.
• Ten to twelve years of progressive leadership experience in program operations, preferably across multi-donor health portfolios.
• At least five years in senior management leading multi-disciplinary teams and complex projects.
• Strong financial management, compliance, and risk oversight experience.
• Strong understanding of Nigeria’s health system and donor landscape (e.g., The Global Fund, USAID, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, UNICEF).
• Significant experience managing donor-funded health projects.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Conflict management and negotiation experience.
• Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting financial and statistical data.
• Proven track record of delivering results and impact.
• Proven experience in external relations, fundraising, and strategic communication.

Benefits

Up to 40 percent travel within Nigeria.

Location

Abuja, Nigeria

How to Apply

Submit a comprehensive resume and cover letter as one PDF or Word document to jobs@psinigeria.org using Program Operations Lead as the subject of the email.

Deadline

March 16, 2026