States Partnership Manager (Supply-Side)

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New Incentives is hiring a States Partnership Manager (Supply-Side) to lead vaccine supply and cold chain efficiency interventions in Northern Nigeria. The role focuses on vaccine supply coordination, stakeholder management, and supervising a small team within the stakeholder relations unit. The position targets experienced professionals with strong networks in vaccine logistics and DHIS2 expertise.

• Senior managerial role overseeing 4-5 officers in stakeholder relations
• Focus on reducing vaccine stockouts in Northern Nigeria
• Requires 10 years of immunization program experience
• Must reside in or relocate to an ABAE-operating state
• Involves representation at SERICC and LERICC meetings

Original source description

The ideal candidate is innovative and data-oriented, leveraging their existing strong network and partnerships in the vaccine logistics space to support our efforts in drastically reducing the intensity of vaccine stockouts in the states where we operate. We are looking for a candidate who is prepared to work at all levels (facility to national) to create and refine effective systems. We seek a candidate with extensive experience: in vaccine logistics in Northern Nigeria, as well as robust knowledge and technical expertise related to the DHIS2 platform. . As a Manager, the SPM will supervise 4-5 officer-level staff in the stakeholder relations unit, in addition to other responsibilities: that this senior manager will have. The ideal candidate should be growth-oriented, an effective manager, and prepared to offer substantial organizational leadership against one of NI-ABAE’s primary organizational targets. The States Partnerships Manager (Supply-Side) will be responsible for growing and implementing NI-ABAE’s strategic interventions to improve vaccine supply and cold chain efficiency in Northern Nigeria. Job Responsibilities: and Tasks Vaccine Supply Coordination (40%): Evaluate and innovate against NI-ABAE’s established interventions to grow and improve the organization’s efficacy in resolving and preventing vaccine stockouts at all levels Ensure that we are talking to partners in the states and talking to LGAs where we don’t directly work Liaise with and cultivate of national level champions and supports related to vaccine supply, both directly and through the National Partnerships Officer Daily and weekly internal and external updates to ensure timely action on existing and potential stockouts Represent the organization at SERICC and LERICC meetings for priority states and LGAs Build new relationships that will assist in achieving organizational and program goals Implement NI-ABAE’s established interventions to resolve supply-side issues Review and analyze NI-ABAE supply-side data daily to assess trends and prompt urgent interventions Assess the case management of Supply-Side Officers Talking to partners at national and presenting to them on an ongoing basis Coordinate with Program Manager and other relavant organization staff related to DHIS2 data exploration. Managerial (30%): Generate weekly work plans for reportees and support them to manage their expenses effectively, including issues resolutions when necessary. Provide technical supervision and guidance to the stakeholder relations and supply-side unit. Support the recruitment, training, evaluation, staff development, and internal communication of necessary manpower required for meeting stakeholder relations and supply-side goals. Undertake any other administrative duties, or training and development, appropriate to the grade of the position Stakeholder Management and Organizational Representation(20%): Organizational awareness of vaccine-supply stakeholder relations landscape changes at the state and national level Vaccine-supply related stakeholder relationship and knowledge management Alignment of organizational goals with government priorities and identification of common points of collaborations. Manage stakeholder relationships in a cost-effective manner Internal Unit Management (10%): Plan and implement internal meetings and events such as trainings Be a key representative and leader of the Stakeholder Relations Unit Attend all planned SR Unit activities and inter-unit activities; represent SR unit internally in trainings and meetings, including organization-wide. Maintain relationships across NI-ABAE units and departments, coordinating as necessary to resolve issues Education: and Work Experience: Requirement Experience: working in Northern Nigeria. 10 years prior experience: working on immunization programs Currently residing in an ABAE-operating state or willing to relocate 10 years prior experience: working for a health non-profit or national health Ministry, Department or Agency MSc or PhD in Public Health or any of the Health or Social Sciences disciplines preferred Technical experience: relating to Nigeria’s DHIS2 interface Skills and Competencies Requirement: Ability to collaborate and work with stakeholders from various backgrounds and culture Paying attention to cultural sensitivity of partners and stakeholders. Proficiency in Google Workspace, database management, internet browsers, smartphones, and ICT in general. Critical thinker who possess problem-solving attitude Detail-oriented and diligent professional Motivation to work in a young organization that is constantly changing based on stakeholder feedback and operates with a lean structure Excellent networking skills Ability to deliver high-quality work in short periods with minimal supervision Sound cultural awareness and ability to work in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment Profound knowledge of stakeholder management and relationship-building Excellent responsiveness to email and phone requests Good writing and oral communication skills Good organizational skills, effective time management, and ability to meet deadlines, multitask and prioritize tasks Language Requirement: Knowledge of Hausa Language (conversation and reading) is an advantage. Proficiency in English Language (conversation, reading, and writing) is required How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Application Deadline: 21st September, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria