Action Against Hunger Nigeria (ACF Nigeria) Ltd/Gte is recruiting a Project Coordinator (PC) based in Katsina. The PC will lead the implementation of projects in Katsina and Borno states, responsible for ensuring effective project delivery through strong coordination, quality assurance, monitoring, budget management, and compliance with donor and organizational requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Mission 1: Ensure Effective Planning, Coordination and Quality Implementation of the Projects

Lead overall planning, implementation, and monitoring of CIFF and MBRG projects in accordance with approved proposals, work plans, budgets, and donor requirements
Develop and regularly update implementation plans, procurement plans, spending plans, and activity schedules
Ensure timely delivery of project activities and achievement of targets and indicators
Coordinate closely with technical departments, MEAL, logistics, finance, HR, and security teams to facilitate quality project implementation
Monitor project progress and identify implementation bottlenecks and corrective actions
Ensure integration of cross-cutting themes including gender, protection, accountability, safeguarding, and inclusion in all project activities
Conduct regular field visits to monitor implementation quality and provide technical and managerial support to project teams
Ensure project activities adhere to organizational policies, technical standards, and donor requirements

Mission 2: Budget Management and Resource Utilization

Manage project budgets and ensure efficient utilization of resources
Monitor monthly budget performance and burn rates
Review Budget Follow-Up (BFU) reports and identify risks of under-spending or over-spending
Develop corrective actions to address budget variances and implementation delays
Work closely with Finance and Grants teams to ensure compliance with donor regulations and internal financial procedures
Forecast project expenditures and support budget revisions when necessary
Ensure value for money and cost-effective implementation of project activities
Monitor project procurement plans in collaboration with Logistics and Supply Chain teams

Mission 3: Project Team Leadership and Staff Management

Provide direct supervision and leadership to project staff
Ensure effective staff management, performance monitoring, coaching, and professional development
Support recruitment, onboarding, induction, and capacity building of project staff
Establish clear performance objectives and conduct regular performance reviews
Promote teamwork, accountability, collaboration, and effective communication among project teams
Ensure staff compliance with organizational policies, safeguarding standards, humanitarian principles, and code of conduct
Identify capacity gaps and coordinate training and mentoring opportunities for project staff

Mission 4: Monitoring, Reporting, Accountability and Learning

Ensure effective monitoring of project progress against approved indicators, targets, and work plans
Work closely with MEAL team to strengthen data quality, accountability, and learning systems
Review and validate project data, assessments, and monitoring reports
Ensure timely preparation and submission of internal and donor reports
Facilitate regular project review meetings and action tracking
Support documentation of lessons learned, best practices, and success stories
Ensure community feedback and complaints mechanisms are functional and effective
Promote evidence-based decision-making and adaptive project management

Mission 5: Representation, Coordination and Partnership Management

Represent ACF in project-related meetings, coordination forums, technical working groups, and stakeholder engagements
Maintain strong working relationships with government authorities at state and local government levels
Coordinate with donors, UN agencies, NGOs, community leaders, and other relevant stakeholders
Share project achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and key concerns with management and external stakeholders
Identify opportunities for collaboration and strategic partnerships
Support donor visits, monitoring missions, and external evaluations
Contribute to program development initiatives and proposal design processes as requested

Mission 6: Compliance, Risk Management and Program Quality

Ensure compliance with donor regulations, contractual obligations, and organizational policies
Monitor programmatic risks and implement mitigation measures
Ensure adherence to safeguarding, protection, fraud prevention, and accountability standards
Support internal and external audits, project reviews, and evaluations
Ensure timely documentation and filing of project records
Promote continuous improvement and learning throughout project implementation
Escalate critical implementation challenges and risks to senior management in a timely manner

Mission 7: Human Resources, Training and Capacity Building

Participate in recruitment and integration of project staff in consultation with Head of Department
Plan, with line managers, the induction and briefing of new project staff
Manage staff under direct supervision and create an enabling environment for effective implementation
Ensure operational supervision of project senior staff and contribute to their evaluation and action plan
Contribute to overall design of a capacity building plan for staff involved in the project

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s degree in Project Management, International Development, Public Health, Social Sciences, Humanitarian Studies, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing humanitarian and development projects
Proven experience coordinating multi-sector projects in complex humanitarian settings
Strong project cycle management, planning, budgeting, and reporting skills
Demonstrated experience leading and supervising teams
Experience managing donor-funded and institutional grant projects
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including working with government authorities, donors, and humanitarian coordination platforms
Knowledge of humanitarian principles, standards, and safeguarding frameworks, including CHS and Sphere
Fluency in written and spoken English
Experience working in Northeast and/or Northwest Nigeria, particularly in Borno and Katsina States, and implementing health, nutrition, protection, or resilience programmes is an advantage

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

100% health care coverage
Free and direct access to Talent Soft e-learning platform
Maternity or Paternity leave
Compassionate leave for a hospitalized child
Crèche facilities for babies

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