LGA Project Officer at Action Health Incorporated (AHI)

Project Summary

• The project seeks to improve access to quality, life-saving services and strengthen community resilience through a multi-pronged approach that integrates preventive and curative healthcare, nutritional support, and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response in Project LGAs

Job Summary

• This role is critical in ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of project activities, adherence to project goals, and the establishment of strong relationships with local stakeholders. The LGA Programme Team Lead will be responsible for managing a team of field staff, overseeing programme implementation, monitoring progress, and ensuring high-quality service delivery in line with project objectives and donor requirements.

Job Description
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the LGA-based project team.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination within the team and with other project staff.
• Oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of all project activities within the designated LGA(s).
• Ensure that project activities are implemented in accordance with the project work plan, and donor requirements.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders, including local government officials, community leaders, and other implementing partners.
• Identify and address challenges to project implementation in a timely and effective manner.
• Ensure the integration of preventive and curative healthcare, nutritional support, and GBV prevention and response activities.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of healthcare providers and provide constructive feedback for improvement.
• Collect and analyze data on key project indicators to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare regular reports on project activities, challenges, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with other project staff, LGA health authorities, and community stakeholders to ensure effective project implementation.
• Participate in relevant LGA and Sector meetings
• Any other duties as assigned by the Project Manager

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Community Development, Social Sciences, or a related field. Master's Degree is added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing community-based development projects, preferably in the health, nutrition, or GBV sectors.
• Proven experience in leading and managing teams.
• Fluent in Kanuri, Hausa & English.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).

Skills / Abilities:

• Strong skills with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Drive, and other cloud-based software tools.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Excellent leadership and coordination skills, with negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent knowledge on the management key stakeholders and community mobilisation.