Project Coordinator at Search For Common Ground’s International

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a Project Coordinator who will work with program teams and successfully implement project activities under a project which is directed at increasing agricultural production and income for over 62,722 herders and farmers in an equitable, inclusive and sustainable manner. The position entails overseeing the day-to-day implementation of the project as a Project coordinato.

The Project Coordinator will be primarily responsible for organizing and conducting activities, budget management and logistics, and reporting, managing a project assistant. S/He will also contribute to the design and strategic development and management of subsequent projects, and to representation, conducting meetings with a variety of stakeholders, including peer organizations, donors, and government officials.

The position holder advises the Head of Office on program needs, strategies, staffing issues, local context and dynamics. S/he will work under the direct supervision of the Head of Office and closely with the project team, M&E team and the support unit.

Program Planning

• Ensures proper, timely implementation of project activities, taking into consideration partner capacities, the operational environment and potential security issues, and based on the principles of inclusivity and do no harm.
• Ensures effective application of results-based management methodologies;
• Monitors and manages the projects’ costed work-plans, preventing delays and maximizing cost-effectiveness;
• Keeps abreast of context developments and drafts regular context updates to steer project activities as needed; and
• Ensures all donor and internal reports are submitted within the given deadlines and to the expected quality standards.
• Develop and implement a costed work plan for the project;
• Coordinate and arrange all logistics for various meetings, and workshops, including invitations, venue, participants travel and accommodation;
• Work closely with the Design, Monitoring and Evaluation and Learning (DMEL) Manager to monitor and track project’s progress and draw out results, success stories and lessons learned;
• Work closely with the Communications team to capture the stories and highlight the outcome and results of the project;
• Ensure that the project meets all its deliverables on time and the expected results are of high quality;
• Develop and nurture relations with relevant state, NGO, religious bodies and other stakeholders at the national, regional and state level;
• Analyze the context within the scope of the project and provide inputs for regular context updates;
• Writing and producing reports that include but not limited to context updates, monthly reports, quarterly reports, success stories, and case studies
• In collaboration with M&E officer, assist with the implementation and development of Monitoring and Evaluation tools;
• Provide the necessary financial guidance for financial request for community/LGA level activities
• Work with the finance team to complete retirement and financial report 
• Produce activity and monthly reports
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social science, arts, development studies or related field;

Required Experience

• At least 3 years of professional experience in project cycle management, coordinating project activities, outreach, and/or advocacy; agriculture management
• Experience working in election and/or peacebuilding projects will be an added advantage;
• Past working experience in the project state with CSOs and relevant state actors

Other Relevant Requirements

• Resident in Adamawa state is an added advantage
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace; and
• Ability to prioritize, plan and organize workflow, handle multiple tasks, and be flexible with changing priorities.
• Familiar with the Common Ground Approach