One Health Resilience Initiative (OHRI) is a registered Nigerian nonprofit organization (CAC/IT/8929397) formally incorporated in 2025. OHRI is dedicated to strengthening the wellbeing of people, animals, and the environment through integrated action.
Experience3 – 5 years
Location: Abuja , Adamawa , Gombe , Jigawa , Kano
Commitment: Full-time, 6–12 months (renewable)
Represents OHRI at the state level, manages all state-level programs and personnel, and ensures effective coordination between headquarters and field implementation teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide overall leadership and oversight for OHRI programs and operations in the assigned state.
- Develop state-level work plans, budgets, and activity schedules aligned with organizational strategy.
- Supervise state team members including Project Officers, MEAL Officers, and Finance & Admin Officers.
- Build and maintain relationships with state government ministries, local government authorities, and community stakeholders.
- Ensure timely submission of state-level reports, data, and documentation to the HQ.
- Manage state-level security, logistics, and administrative functions.
- Identify local partnership opportunities and represent OHRI in state-level forums.
Specific Requirements:
- Bachelor\’s degree or higher in Public Health, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in program management, preferably at the state or LGA level.
- Demonstrated leadership, team management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Deep knowledge of the political, social, and security context of the assigned state.
- Residency in the assigned state is mandatory.
- Commitment of 6–12 months minimum.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (APPLY TO ALL POSITIONS)
- Must be a Nigerian citizen or legal resident.
- Minimum age of 18 years.
- Strong commitment to OHRI\’s mission, vision, and core values (Resilience, Inclusivity, Stewardship, Integrity, Evidence, Collaboration).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Hausa or local languages is an advantage.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively in multicultural teams.
- Willingness to travel to field locations within assigned states, including rural and underserved communities.
- Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office, email, internet); advanced digital skills required for technical roles.
- Must possess a valid means of identification (National ID, Voter\’s Card, Driver\’s License, or International Passport).
- Submission of a complete application package: (a) OHRI Volunteer Application Form, (b) Curriculum Vitae (CV), and (c) Cover letter
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to One Health Resilience Initiative on tinyurl.com to apply
