Country Director – Nigeria – based in Abuja

Position description

Fixed-term contract: 12 months, from 01/06/2026

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With its 40 years of experience, Première Urgence Internationale :

• Supports close to 6 millions beneficiaries
• With more than 100 millions € yearly budget
• Present in 22 countries, on 5 continents

Thanks to the work and commitment of :

• More than 2000 national staffs
• Around 200 expatriates from 45 different nationalities
• And 90 employees at HQ

PUI works in 10 areas of intervention and distinguishes itself by the implementation of an integrated approach in its response. This method aims to identify and understand the needs of all those affected by a crisis. Our teams come together to bring a rapid global response to the basic needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises to help them regain independence and dignity.

Learn more on our history, our values, our areas of intervention.

What about the Country Director ?

As Country Director, you will be responsible for the smooth functioning and the development of the mission. For this purpose, you will be responsible for :

• Safety & Security: You will be responsible for the safety & security of the mission.
• Programmes: You will coordinate the teams and ensure that the programmes implemented on the mission are properly carried out. You will also monitor needs and suggest new operations and development tracks for the mission.
• Human Resources: You will ensure that the mission is adequately staffed and supervise the teams (defining objectives, follow-up).
• Logistical, administrative and financial monitoring: You will ensure that logistical and administrative practices in place respect PUI procedures and formats and follow donors’ rules and regulations.
• Medical and technical monitoring: You will ensure that medical and technical practices respect PUI’s procedures and formats and follow PUI’s operational framework and policy.
• Representation: You will represent the association in its relations with partners, donors, the media and different authorities.
• Relations with Headquarters: You will ensure that information is properly circulated between Headquarters and the field and ensure that due dates are respected.

The challenges that await you

• Ensure program continuity and development in North East and Nord West Nigeria
• Strengthen PUI’s strategy with local partnerships.
• Strengthen relationships with stakeholders and authorities and ensure staff safety in a difficult security landscape.

What you will need to succeed

• Training: You hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in Humanitarian action: project management, a technical background related to one of our activity sectors, in human resources management, financial management…
• Experience: Strengthened by minimum 3 years of experience in the field with international NGOs in project coordination, you master international team management, the project cycle and security management. Previous experience as Country Director or in an equivalent position would be appreciated. You already worked with Première Urgence Internationale? It would be a definite asset!
• Skills: You master humanitarian project management and team management, you have a detailed knowledge of donors’ prerequisites. You also have excellent writing skills.
• Qualities: You are a good communicator, both in writing and orally. You demonstrate good team spirit, leadership skills and the ability to make decisions, trustworthiness and a sense of responsibility, organizational skills, reactivity, ability to be thorough and to adapt. You have a strong resistance to stress and particularly in unstable circumstances.
• Languages: English has no secrets for you! All the better, it is mandatory for this position. If you speak French, it would be a definite asset.

A word from the manager

“We are seeking a committed leader who will be responsible for leading operations, capable of strengthening local partnerships, mobilizing the necessary resources, and ensuring the safety of teams in a demanding environment.”

PUI will offer you

• Status: Cadre with a Fixed-Term Contract
• Monthly Gross Income : 3 330,00 – 3 730,00 EUR depending on your experience in International Solidarity + 50€ per semester of seniority with PUI
• Insurance including medical coverage and complementary healthcare, 24/24 assistance and repatriation
• Housing in individual accomodation
• Daily Living Expenses (« Per Diem »)
• Break Policy : 5 working days at 3 and 9 months + break allowance
• Paid Leaves Policy : 5 weeks of paid leaves per year + return ticket every 6 months

Application instructions

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