Country Director – Nigeria – based in Abuja

What this role involves
As Country Director, you will lead the Nigeria office from Abuja, overseeing strategy, operations, and stakeholder relationships. Your day-to-day includes driving program delivery, managing budgets, and representing the organization to government and partners. Expect to coordinate teams across multiple states, ensuring compliance and impact in a dynamic environment.

Key skills to highlight
Proven senior leadership in Nigeria’s development or humanitarian sector, with strong people management and financial oversight. Expertise in donor relations (e.g., EU, USAID, UN) and local context is critical. Showcase crisis management, negotiation, and results-driven adaptability.

Taf4All CV tip
Open your CV with a 3-line professional summary that names your last Country Director or equivalent role in Nigeria, highlighting specific achievements like “secured $5M in funding” or “scaled programs across 10 states.” Use bullet points under each role to quantify impact (e.g., “managed 50+ staff, 3 field offices”).

Before you apply
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