Program Officer at Greater Impact Initiative for Child Support (GIMPACS)

Greater Impact Initiative for Child Support (GIMPACS) is a woman – led, youth led, and non-governmental organization established in 2023 and formally incorporated in 2024 with the focus on providing healthcare and hygiene services to marginalized children, women, and persons living with disability.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Officer

Locations: Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe
Employment Type: Full-time (6 Months with possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funding)
Reports To: Program Manager / Executive Director

Role Summary

• As a Program Officer, you will play a pivotal role in leading and coordinating the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of child-focused development projects.
• This role requires a seasoned professional who can ensure high-quality delivery, build strong community and stakeholder relationships, and foster innovation in program development and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and supervision of assigned child support programs.
• Provide strategic guidance and technical support to project teams and community facilitators.
• Develop workplans, budgets, and project implementation timelines.
• Lead proposal writing and donor engagement for program expansion.
• Support capacity-building initiatives for field and program staff.
• Ensure child protection policies and ethical standards are strictly upheld in all activities.
• Coordinate monitoring, evaluation, and reporting activities in alignment with donor requirements.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with government bodies, NGOs, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health, or a related field (Master’s degree is an advantage).
• Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in program management in the nonprofit/humanitarian sector.
• Strong skills in proposal writing, report writing, budgeting, and project monitoring.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant project management tools.
• Demonstrated experience working on child protection, child rights, education, or related projects.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and mission-driven work environment.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and communities.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Application Deadline 4th December, 2025.