LGA Coordinator at Society for Women Development & Empowerment of Nigeria - SWODEN

Purpose of the Position

• The LGA Coordinator will coordinate and supervise project implementation activities across two assigned LGAs. The position holder will serve as the key field-level focal person responsible for stakeholder engagement, community mobilization, activity coordination, reporting, and ensuring effective delivery of project activities within the assigned LGAs.

Key Responsibilities

The LGA Coordinator shall:

• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of project activities within the assigned two LGAs.
• Support implementation of community sensitization campaigns on child spacing, maternal health, and reproductive rights.
• Liaise with local government authorities, health facilities, traditional rulers, religious leaders, women groups, youth groups, and community structures.
• Supervise community mobilizers, volunteers, and field facilitators operating within assigned LGAs.
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• Coordinate community dialogue sessions, listening groups, advocacy meetings, and outreach activities.
• Ensure smooth implementation of radio listening and community engagement activities linked to project media programming.
• Monitor project activities to ensure quality implementation and adherence to approved work plans.
• Collect, compile, and submit accurate field reports, beneficiary data, activity reports, and success stories.
• Support referral pathways for beneficiaries requiring health and social support services.
• Ensure safeguarding, gender sensitivity, inclusion, and ethical standards are maintained during project activities.
• Identify implementation challenges and recommend practical solutions.
• Maintain strong collaboration with project partners, local authorities, and stakeholders.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, learning, and documentation activities at LGA level.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Public Health, Social Sciences, Community Development, Sociology, Nursing, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in community-based programming, public health, or development projects.
• Experience working with NGOs, donor-funded projects, or community mobilization initiatives.
• Strong understanding of community engagement and stakeholder coordination.
• Good communication, facilitation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to supervise field teams and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Hausa language is highly desirable.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

• Experience working in Northern Nigeria communities.
• Knowledge of reproductive health, maternal health, and child spacing programs.
• Experience engaging religious and traditional leaders.

Core Competencies

• Leadership and coordination skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Community mobilization and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Integrity and accountability.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Commitment to safeguarding and ethical conduct.
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Deliverables

The LGA Coordinator will be responsible for delivering:

• Monthly LGA activity reports.
• Community mobilization and sensitization reports.
• Stakeholder engagement reports and meeting documentation.
• Field supervision and monitoring reports.
• Beneficiary referral and attendance records.
• Success stories and case studies.
• Community feedback and learning reports.
• Timely submission of project data and activity documentation.