Project Manager – agriFIMS Project

Start Date: Subject to contract award Reporting Line: Reports to GHI Project Director Position Summary The project manager will provide overall leadership, coordination, and oversight of delivery for the agriFIMS project across Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe States. The role will ensure timely implementation, stakeholder alignment, quality assurance, and sustainability of the platform in line with donor and government expectations. In addition, the PM will lead the scaling of other GHI digital products. Key Responsibilities Project Planning, Coordination, and Institutionalisation Lead detailed project planning, work plans, and timelines across all states Coordinate implementation across technical teams, SEOs, and partners Ensure alignment with donor requirements (WFP/IFAD/FAO) and state priorities Institutionalisation of GHI innovative solutions, including Farmer Information Management System (agriFIMS) and Agro-weather Dissemination System (ADS) across Nigeria. Stakeholder Management Serve as the primary interface between GHI, state governments, and development partners Oversee stakeholder engagement strategies and ensure consistency across states Facilitate high-level engagements with Ministries and federal stakeholders Technical Oversight Supervise system deployment, data collection activities, and integration efforts Ensure alignment with NDFR and other national systems Monitor system performance, data quality, and usage Monitoring, Reporting & Quality Assurance Lead preparation of weekly, monthly, and donor reports Track KPIs (farmer registration, system usage, training outcomes) Ensure quality control across all project deliverables Financial & Risk Management Oversee budget implementation and resource allocation Identify risks (political, operational, technical) and implement mitigation strategies Day-to-Day Responsibilities Daily coordination activities with project technical and non-technical teams. Engaging with state ministry officials and resolving operational bottlenecks Supervising field activities and troubleshooting system/data issues Preparing reports, presentations, and donor updates Managing internal team workflows and deliverables. Expected Deliverables Weekly implementation tracker (all states), workplan update. Coordination meeting minutes (project technical meeting & state-level). Update of project issue log/risk map with resolution actions. Weekly project progress report. Strategic alignment updates (NDFR, identified partners). Qualifications and Experience Master's degree in a relevant field such as agricultural information systems, computer engineering, or related disciplines. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in donor-funded programmes At least 3 years of experience in a project management role Strong understanding of agricultural systems and/or digital platforms Experience working with government stakeholders and development partners Proven ability to manage multi-state or large-scale projects Required Competencies Strong le