- Company: Malaria Consortium
- Location: Kebbi, Nigeria
- Job type: Full-time
- Deadline: 27 November 2026
About the role
Malaria Consortium is seeking a State Project Manager to lead project activities in Kebbi State. You will work closely with the country office team and the Senior Project Manager to manage resources, provide leadership to the state team, and ensure the implementation of Larval Source Management (LSM) activities. This role involves maintaining strong collaborative links with national and state-level stakeholders to support the organization’s mission of improving health outcomes in Africa.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the planning and execution of LSM field operations, including larval habitat mapping and Bti application.
- Manage project budgets, financial reporting, and risk assessment in collaboration with the Finance Officer and Senior Project Manager.
- Liaise with the State Ministry of Health, State Malaria Elimination Programme (SMEP), and local government authorities to ensure smooth project rollout.
- Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of project performance, ensuring data quality and adherence to approved protocols.
- Provide technical and managerial oversight to the state project team and subcontractors.
- Represent Malaria Consortium at state and national meetings related to malaria vector control.
Requirements
- A Master’s Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Medical Entomology, Health Policy, Epidemiology, or a related field.
- Extensive experience managing donor-funded projects at the national or state level in developing countries.
- Strong project planning, management, and monitoring & evaluation skills.
- Experience in advocacy, policy influencing, and managing project budgets.
- Excellent written and spoken English, along with strong interpersonal and negotiating skills.
- Desirable: Experience in malaria vector control, larval source management, or implementation research.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the link provided below. The application deadline is November 27, 2026.
