About Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh)
Terre des hommes (Tdh) is a leading Swiss child relief agency. For over 50 years, the Foundation has supported children in need, defending their rights regardless of race, creed, or political affiliation. Operating in more than 30 countries, Tdh protects children against exploitation and violence, improves the health of children and their mothers, and provides emergency psychological and material support during humanitarian crises.
Organisation: Terre des hommes – Nigeria
Position: Localization & Systems Strengthening Manager
Location: Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
Application Closing Date: 11 May 2026
Position Summary
The Localization and Systems Strengthening Manager will oversee and implement Objective 3 of the project, focused on enhancing the capacity of Civil Society Organization (CSO) partners to deliver sustainable Child Protection (CP), Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and Education in Emergencies (EiE) initiatives. The role includes conducting organizational capacity assessments, designing and implementing capacity-building programs, supporting local partners in resource mobilization, and strengthening local systems and networks.
Key Responsibilities
1. Capacity Strengthening and Localization Support
– Lead organizational capacity assessments of partner CSOs to identify technical and operational gaps.
– Design and implement tailored capacity-building plans, including CP, GBV, EiE, MEAL, financial management, and governance training.
– Provide ongoing mentorship and coaching to CSOs to support continuous learning.
– Support partners to strengthen internal policies and systems, including safeguarding, financial controls, and HR management.
2. Partnership and Coordination
– Act as the primary liaison between Tdh and partner CSOs.
– Strengthen coordination with government entities, donors, and humanitarian platforms.
– Represent Tdh in localization and capacity-strengthening forums and AoR meetings.
– Facilitate peer learning and knowledge-sharing activities.
3. Quality Assurance and Monitoring
– Ensure capacity-building activities align with project objectives and donor requirements.
– Lead regular progress reviews and adapt approaches as needed.
– Coordinate with MEAL teams to track capacity improvement indicators.
– Promote accountability, localization principles, and conflict-sensitive programming.
4. Advocacy and Sustainability
– Support advocacy initiatives targeting policy and funding influence.
– Support CSOs in proposal development and donor engagement.
– Promote sustainability through institutional strengthening and local ownership.
– Advocate integration of CSO systems into government-led structures.
Qualifications and Experience
– Master’s degree in International Development, Social Work, Public Administration, or a related field.
– At least 5 years of experience in humanitarian or development programming.
– Proven experience strengthening local organizations in CP, GBV, or EiE.
– Strong understanding of the Nigerian humanitarian context.
– Demonstrated training and facilitation skills.
– Experience with donor compliance, particularly SDC.
– Fluency in English required; Hausa or Kanuri is an asset.
Core Competencies
– Strategic leadership and problem-solving skills.
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
– Ability to work in complex humanitarian environments.
– Commitment to ethical principles and localization.
Additional Requirements
– Adherence to Tdh Code of Conduct, Child Safeguarding, and PSEA policies.
– Compliance with Tdh administrative and security procedures.
– Previous experience in Northeast Nigeria is an advantage.
This job description is not exhaustive and may evolve according to project needs.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Terre des hommes – Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
How to Apply
Apply online via: https://forms.gle/SStqfHwY48mxt9pe7
