Country Director (Nigeria)
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Country Director (Nigeria) at MAG (Mines Advisory Group): Abuja, Nigeria; On-site; Full time. JobGrid adds normalized role facts, source context, and a path to the employer application page so candidates can compare the listing before applying.
- Location and workplace: Abuja, Nigeria, On-site
- Role classification: Full time
- Source freshness: checked by JobGrid on 2026-06-10.
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About the Nigeria programme:
MAG has been responding to the crisis in Nigeria since 2015, working to support and protect conflict-affected communities from explosive remnants of war and enabling people to restore and pursue their livelihoods in a safe and secure environment, free from the fear of death or injury.
MAG’s programming in the region focuses on reducing armed violence by addressing risks associated with explosive ordnance (EO) and the illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons (SALW), including enhancing community engagement and awareness through community-based activities and locally led AVR initiatives, strengthening the capacity of state agencies to prevent and respond to illicit SALW proliferation through the safe and effective storage and management of weapons and ammunition, and increasing state capacity to address SALW and ammunition risks both independently and through regional collaboration.
About the role:
MAG is seeking an experienced Country Director to lead and represent our programme in Nigeria, while also providing oversight of smaller projects in Benin and Côte d’Ivoire. This senior leadership role is responsible for setting the strategic direction, ensuring effective programme delivery, and strengthening MAG’s presence and partnerships in-country.
The Country Director will provide strategic leadership and representation for MAG in-country, with overall accountability to MAG UK for the effective delivery, management, monitoring, and evaluation of the country programme. The role ensures strong oversight and integration of strategic, programmatic, and operational priorities to maintain the relevance, quality, and consistency of MAG’s work.
You will oversee all programme activities, ensuring they are delivered safely, effectively, and in line with MAG policies, donor requirements, and international standards. This includes leading the team, driving the development and delivery of annual business plans, and ensuring effective coordination across strategic, operational, and programme functions.
The role also includes oversight of programme budgets and financial performance, ensuring robust financial management across multiple grants and contracts. You will identify and pursue business development opportunities, build and maintain relationships with donors and partners, and oversee proposal development and reporting.
The Country Director will also represent MAG with government authorities, donors, and partners, while maintaining oversight of security management and operational risk. As a member of MAG’s Global Leadership Team, you will contribute to organisational strategy and uphold MAG’s values and operational standards.