New Incentives Recruitment 2026 | National Partnership Officer & Stakeholder Relations Manager
New Incentives – All Babies Are Equal Initiative (NI-ABAE) is recruiting qualified and experienced professionals for full-time positions in Abuja and Gombe State, Nigeria.
The opportunities are suitable for professionals with experience in public health, routine immunization, healthcare, stakeholder engagement, partnerships, NGO operations, and international development.
Recruitment Details
Organization: New Incentives – All Babies Are Equal Initiative (NI-ABAE)
Industry: Non-Profit / Public Health / Development
Locations: Abuja, FCT & Gombe State
Employment Type: Full-time
Deadline: 9 September 2026
Application Fee: None
Application Method: Online through the official New Incentives recruitment platform/Breezy HR and the required application questionnaire.
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About New Incentives
New Incentives is a non-profit organization focused on improving health outcomes in developing countries. Through its All Babies Are Equal Initiative (NI-ABAE), the organization uses incentives to encourage caregivers to complete recommended childhood immunization schedules.
The organization works with government institutions, healthcare stakeholders, development partners and other organizations within Nigeria’s routine immunization ecosystem.
1. National Partnership Officer – Abuja
The National Partnership Officer (NPO) will support New Incentives’ national partnership development and stakeholder engagement activities.
The successful candidate will engage with government institutions, development partners, international and local NGOs, and other stakeholders involved in Nigeria’s routine immunization system.
Key Responsibilities
The role will involve:
- Building and maintaining relationships with government officials, development partners, INGOs, NGOs and other stakeholders.
- Supporting engagement with NPHCDA, Federal Ministry of Health institutions and state health authorities.
- Participating in meetings, workshops, technical working groups and relevant forums.
- Representing New Incentives professionally during technical and program-level engagements.
- Communicating the organization’s mission, evidence and value proposition to different audiences.
- Maintaining regular communication and follow-up with stakeholders.
- Identifying potential partners whose priorities align with New Incentives’ programs.
- Supporting partnership development and tracking opportunities.
- Conducting stakeholder and partner research.
- Preparing briefs, concept notes, presentations, proposals and partnership documents.
- Coordinating introductory meetings and following up with existing and prospective partners.
- Maintaining stakeholder databases and contact maps.
- Documenting stakeholder interactions, commitments and follow-up actions.
- Preparing briefing notes and regular updates.
- Monitoring developments within government, partner organizations and Nigeria’s immunization sector.
- Supporting the exchange of data, field observations and learning with government and partners.
- Working with internal teams to coordinate partnership activities.
- Ensuring that external communications are accurate and aligned with organizational objectives.
Requirements
Applicants for the National Partnership Officer position should have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Administration or a related field.
- A relevant Master’s degree is an advantage.
- At least 5 years of substantive professional experience in routine immunization, primary healthcare, public health, health systems strengthening or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated experience working with or alongside NPHCDA, particularly its Routine Immunization Working Group.
- Strong knowledge of Nigeria’s routine immunization stakeholder landscape.
- Experience working with an international NGO, development organization or government institution is highly relevant.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-management skills.
- Excellent communication, networking and presentation abilities.
- Strong research, organization and problem-solving skills.
Who Should Apply?
These opportunities may be particularly suitable for experienced professionals seeking careers in:
Public Health | Routine Immunization | NGO Operations | Healthcare | Government Relations | Partnerships | Stakeholder Engagement | International Development
Important Notice
Applicants should apply before the 9 September 2026 deadline and use the official recruitment channel. No application fee is required.
Always verify the job description, eligibility requirements and application instructions on New Incentives’ official recruitment platform before submitting an application.
Location Requirement
The successful candidate must be resident in Abuja, Nigeria and must be willing and able to travel within Nigeria when required for stakeholder engagement, program activities and other organizational priorities.
2. Stakeholder Relations Manager – Gombe
Location: Gombe State, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time / Hybrid
New Incentives is also recruiting a Stakeholder Relations Manager to support its stakeholder engagement and expansion activities in Gombe.
This is a management-level opportunity suitable for professionals with substantial experience in stakeholder relations, public health, healthcare programs or NGO operations.
The Stakeholder Relations Manager will manage relationships and systems supporting stakeholder engagement, coordinate training activities, manage relationships with government and NGO partners and support expansion activities into new operating areas.
The role also involves supervising stakeholder relations personnel and ensuring that activities are completed effectively and according to organizational standards.
Key Responsibilities
The Stakeholder Relations Manager will be responsible for duties including:
- Supervising stakeholder relations and expansion activities.
- Supporting pre-planning, advocacy meetings and orientation training.
- Participating in quarterly activity mapping.
- Conducting regular stakeholder outreach visits.
- Addressing stakeholder concerns and resolving issues when required.
- Participating in New Incentives meetings.
- Participating in stakeholder trainings, meetings and sessions.
- Supporting coordination between Stakeholder Relations Officers and Supply-Side Officers.
- Recording activity feedback through the organization’s reporting systems.
- Reviewing stakeholder engagement outputs for completeness and quality.
- Managing stakeholder relations processes and quality check’s.
- Providing regular feedback to the Program Manager.
- Monitoring the activities and performance of team members.
- Helping resolve outstanding operational issues.
- Monitoring expansion plans and timelines.
- Ensuring meeting notes and relevant documentation are properly maintained.
- Supporting team planning and performance monitoring.
- Reporting security incidents in areas of operation.
- Taking responsibility for personal safety and the safety of team members during field activities.
- Performing other duties assigned by management.
Requirements for Stakeholder Relations Manager
Candidates should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Health or another Natural Sciences field.
Professional qualifications or experience in the NGO sector will be an advantage.
Applicants are expected to have a minimum of five years of relevant work experience, preferably within an NGO environment.
The organization is particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate:
- Fluency in local languages, especially Hausa.
- Strong knowledge of the Nigerian health system.
- Experience with health-sector or clinic documentation.
- Knowledge or experience relating to infant health and vaccination programs.
- Ability to collect, synthesize and interpret health-related data.
- Strong financial awareness and ability to manage funds responsibly.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Strong organizational abilities.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to use internet browsers, smartphones and modern communication technologies.
- Responsiveness to emails and phone communication.
- Commitment to helping communities and reducing infant mortality.
- Willingness to work in a dynamic organization and adapt to changing operational requirements.
Important Gombe Requirement
Applicants for the Stakeholder Relations Manager position should already be based in Gombe State.
The role also requires willingness to work at remote public clinics and undertake field activities where necessary.
Who Should Apply?
These opportunities are particularly suitable for professionals with backgrounds in:
- Public Health
- Health Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Development Studies
- Healthcare Management
- NGO/Non-Profit Management
- Routine Immunization
- Primary Healthcare
- Health Systems Strengthening
- Stakeholder Relations
- Partnership Development
- Community Health
- Development Programs
- Government Relations
However, applicants should carefully review the requirements for their preferred position before submitting an application.
The National Partnership Officer position is particularly suited to experienced professionals with strong national-level partnership and routine immunization experience.
The Stakeholder Relations Manager position is suited to experienced professionals with stakeholder management, team supervision, health-sector and NGO experience, particularly those already based in Gombe.
The reported closing date for both the Stakeholder Relations Manager – Gombe and National Partnership Officer – Abuja recruitment is:
Application Deadline: 9 September 2026
Applicants are strongly advised not to wait until the final day.
New Incentives states that candidates may be considered on a rolling basis, meaning recruitment decisions may be made before the stated deadline. Early application is therefore recommended.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official New Incentives recruitment platform.
Applications are processed through Breezy HR, New Incentives’ recruitment platform. The organization specifically instructs applicants to complete the relevant online application/questionnaire.
For National Partnership Officer – Abuja:
Applicants should use the official New Incentives recruitment page and complete the specified application questionnaire.
For Stakeholder Relations Manager – Gombe:
Applicants should use the official New Incentives recruitment page and complete the application questionnaire provided for the position.
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Note: Do not send your application by ordinary email unless the official vacancy instructions specifically request it.
Applicants should ensure that their CV clearly reflects their relevant qualifications, experience, skills and achievements.
Official New Incentives Careers Portal:
Apply through New Incentives Careers / Breezy HR
The official careers portal currently lists the National Partnership Officer vacancy under Abuja and the Stakeholder Relations Manager vacancy under Gombe.
