Programme Associate Assistant at Concern for Women and Children Development Foundation (COWACDI)

Roles/Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day implementation of programme activities across project locations.
• Assist in coordination of field activities, trainings, and community engagements.
• Support beneficiary mobilization, registration, and follow-up across project interventions.
• Assist in data collection, entry, and maintenance of programme records and databases.
• Support preparation of activity plans, work schedules, and programme reports (weekly, monthly, and donor reports).
• Ensure integration of gender, protection, and inclusion principles in programme implementation.
• Coordinate with field staff, community leaders, and relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth programme delivery.
• Support documentation of lessons learned, success stories, and case studies.

Tasks:

• Participate in regular field monitoring visits and support supervision of activities.
• Support organization of meetings, trainings, and workshops at community and LGA levels.
• Assist in tracking programme indicators and outputs against project targets.
• Support coordination with partners, LGAs, and other stakeholders.
• Assist in identifying implementation challenges and reporting them to the Programme Officer.

Other tasks:

• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Programme Officer or Project Manager.
• Support filing, documentation, and archiving of programme documents.
• Assist in logistics coordination for programme activities where required.

Desirable Skills

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of humanitarian and development programming.
• Strong reporting and documentation abilities.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work under pressure and in field-based environments.
• Fluency in English; Hausa and Kanuri are added advantages.
• Team player with commitment to accountability, gender equality, and inclusion.

Eligibility Criteria

• Experience working with communities and local stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel and work across project locations.
• Familiarity with COWACDI’s operational areas is an added advantage.
• Must comply with COWACDI policies including PSEA and safeguarding.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Educational Qualification & Experience Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc./HND in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Project Management, or related field.
• Graduate with at least one year of relevant experience in programme support or humanitarian work.
• Strong understanding of donor regulations.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in multicultural settings.