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Seasoned Program Manager with Multisector Expertise

Location:
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Posted:
November 17, 2025

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Resume:

- EMMANUEL JOHN -

Humanitarian Programme Manager Multi-Sectoral Expertise Across 3+ Countries

$1.5M+ Budget Management Expert in Donor-Funded Programs & Emergency Response Nigeria • (+234) 814-***-**** • **************@*****.*** • https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmanueljohn-/ Results-driven Humanitarian Programme Manager with 7+ years of experience leading multi-sectoral projects across health, nutrition, WASH, and protection in crisis-affected regions. Expertise in program execution, donor compliance, financial oversight, and strategic partnerships, with a passion for enhancing community resilience and delivering high-impact interventions.

● Programme Leadership & Multi-Sectoral Impact – Led $1.5M+ humanitarian initiatives across 3+ countries, improving 500,000+ lives in conflict zones.

● Financial Oversight – Conducted 100+ risk assessments, strengthening security in volatile areas.

● Strategic Partnerships & Advocacy – Engaged 50+ NGOs, government agencies, and donors to drive sustainable, community-led solutions.

● Risk Management – Conducted 100+ risk assessments, strengthening security in volatile areas.

● Capacity Building – Recruited, trained, and mentored 100+ staff, enhancing programme efficiency and execution. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Programme Manager - Multisector INTERSOS Yemen 03/2024 – 03/2025 Focus Areas: Humanitarian Response, Financial Management, Capacity Building, Emergency Health Interventions Scope: €4.6M Budget 50,000+ Beneficiaries Multi-Stakeholder Engagement

● Spearheaded a $3.5M multi-sectoral program, impacting over 50,000 beneficiaries in conflict-affected regions.

● Optimized finances, cutting budget variances by 12% while ensuring donor compliance.

● Managed a team of 25 staff and 50 volunteers, enhancing productivity by 50% through structured training

● Increased project efficiency by 30% through streamlined SOPs and enhanced beneficiary targeting mechanisms.

● Led emergency health interventions, improving medical access for 15,000+ individuals. Deputy Programme Manager INTERSOS Nigeria 05/2022 – 02/2024 Focus Areas: Health, Nutrition, WASH, Protection, Compliance, Capacity Building Scope: $2M USAID-BHA Funded Project 100,000+ IDPs Multi-Sectoral Implementation

● Managed a $2M USAID program, providing health, nutrition, WASH, and protection to 100,000+ IDPs.

● Supervised a 13-member team, boosting efficiency by 30% and achieving a 90% implementation rate.

● Optimized work plans, reducing operational delays by 25% and improving service delivery.

● Ensured 98% donor reporting accuracy, securing continued funding.

● Trained 60+ staff, enhancing execution, risk mitigation, and engagement by 45%. Project Coordinator Save the Children International Nigeria 09/2021 – 04/2022 Focus Areas: Child Protection, Food Security & Livelihoods, WASH, Nutrition Scope: £1.5M Budget 29 Staff + Implementing Partner 100,000+ Beneficiaries

● Led program execution across 4 sectors, achieving 95% project completion within timelines and donor compliance.

● Managed £1.5M budget, reducing financial variances by 20% and ensuring 100% donor compliance.

● Supervised 29 staff & an implementing partner, boosting efficiency by 35% through capacity building.

● Ensured 98% on-time donor reporting, securing continued funding. Program Manager International Medical Corps (IMC) Nigeria 01/2021 – 09/2021 Focus Areas: GBV Prevention & Response, Capacity Building, Program Management Scope: £1.5M Budget 50+ Staff & Volunteers Multi-Sector Coordination

● Led GBV program implementation, increasing service accessibility for 20,000+ survivors across intervention areas.

● Trained 100+ GBV staff, volunteers, and partners, improving case management efficiency by 40%.

● Ensured 95% financial compliance by overseeing budget utilization and expenditure tracking.

● Boosted GBV mainstreaming through strategic partnerships, enhancing coordination by 40%. EDUCATION

● University of Maiduguri MSc. Disaster Risk Management 2022

● Adamawa State University Mubi Bachelor of Science, Economics 2010 TECHNICAL SKILLS

● Project & Program Management: Microsoft Project, Trello, Asana, Smartsheet

● Financial & Grants Management: QuickBooks, SAP, Power BI, Microsoft Excel

● Humanitarian & Emergency Response: Kobo Collect, ODK, DHIS2, CommCare

● Monitoring & Evaluation Tools: SurveyCTO, Power BI, SPSS, MAXQDA

● Data Collection & Analysis: STATA, R, Excel, Tableau, ArcGIS

● Security & Risk Management: GIS Mapping, Sentinel Hub, HEAT Training Tools ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

National Project Manager INTERSOS Nigeria 05/2022 – 03/2023

● Managed £1.5M budget, improving allocation, compliance, and data accuracy by 35%, while reducing risks by 20%. Project Team Leader (COVID-19 Response) Danish Refugee Council Nigeria 08/2020 – 12/2020

● Led COVID-19 response for 100,000+, overseeing 145 staff and improving service delivery by 30%. Program Manager International Medical Corps (IMC) Nigeria 01/2019 – 07/2020

● Led GBV programs for 50,000+, training 200+ stakeholders and managing 25 staff. Ensured 98% compliance and improved support services by 40%.

Community Engagement Officer International Rescue Committee (IRC) Nigeria 11/2016 – 12/2018

● Led GBV community mobilization for 10,000+ people, training 500+ police officers, health workers, and community leaders. Organized 5+ national awareness campaigns, reaching 100,000+ individuals. TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS

● Save the Children International: BRONZE Steps to Protect Course, 2022

● Disaster Ready Organization: The Emotional Skills of the Manager, 2022

● Humanitarian Leadership Academy: Safeguarding Essentials, 2022

● World Health Organization: Health Emergencies Program, Ready4Response, 2021

● International Medical Corps: Managing GBV in Emergencies, UN Donor Rules and Regulations 2020 REFERENCES

● Available Upon Request



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