JOB ADVERT - PROJECT COORDINATOR

We are looking for an applicant with a University Degree or its equivalent in Public Health, Nursing or Health related fields. A master’s degree as well as certificate in Project Management will be an added advantage. The candidate should possess a minimum of 4 years' relevant work experience in project management of health focused projects. S/he should have proven experience working on HIV and Adolescent and Young People (AYP) projects. S/he must possess skills in quality and timely report writing, excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and within a team environment, proficiency in Microsoft office Suite and project management tools.

Fluency in English and Hausa

Project Coordinator - Kano

Please respond to the requirements of the role in your cover letter.

Only CVs and cover letters in English will be accepted.

Location: Kano

Type of Role: 1 Year Contract 

Closing Date: 15th September, 2024

Expected Start Date: 1st October, 2024

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything we do

Rahama Girl Child and Women Empowerment Initiative (RAHAMA) is a non-profit organization with a vision of change to support and empower vulnerable women, youths and deprived children in Nigeria. RAHAMA was founded by the willingness of the members to deal with the socio economic and legal problems faced by girl child, youths and women which include inadequate access to healthcare, education, violation of human rights, gender bias etc in communities, understanding the problems through liaison with community structures, baseline surveys and implementing targeted interventions to address these issues through partnerships with Government, other NGOs, community members and CSOs/CBOs.

Roles of the Project Coordinator will include the following:

• Developing detailed annual work and budget plans based on an approved overall work plan. Support development and timely submission of work plans and budgets from implementing partners. 

• Making schedules for project activities listed in the annual work plans to ensure all activities completed on time

• ensure timely and duly management of the project and implementation of all activities in accordance with the rules and regulation of the organization

• Managing, monitoring and guiding project activities and objectives listed in the work plan and ensuring that their work is conducted in a timely manner and with high quality

• Developing and reviewing all deliverables and reports 

• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual activity progress and financial reports and ensuring the accuracy and timely submission of these reports to the donor and managing agencies

• Working with the project accountant to monitor project funds, ensuring the funds are used for the proper purposes, proper activities and with efficiency and transparency.

• Organizing weekly and monthly team meetings to review and plan project activities

• Coordination with partners and other stakeholders, organizing regular or extraordinary team meetings in project management unit or other stakeholders during the project period to monitor and manage the progress of project implementation 

• Compiling and maintaining project reports and minutes of meetings 

• Participating in field visits to monitor and evaluate the progress of project activities. 

• Any other tasks assigned by the project leader to achieve the project 

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a real difference in the fight against HIV.
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply

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