Programme Coordinator at Nigerian Women’s Trust Fund (WF)

Reports to: Programme Team and the CEO

Contract length: 5 years, renewable yearly

Remuneration: Negotiable and competitive within the sector.

Main Role:

Project’s Program Coordinator’s key tasks will be to realize the successful implementation of all the activities under the donor supported women political participation programme and work closely with officials of partner organizations and beneficiaries of the programme. The Programme Coordinator will have the responsibility for coordinating NWTF’s implementation of the program from the Abuja office and in all the focal states. The post holder will ensure that planning and implementation are in accordance with the approved work plan and budget while making certain that monitoring and evaluation is on track as well as the project visibility.

Educational Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in the Social Sciences including Law, Political Science, Communications, Economics, Gender and Development, Public Policy and Management.
• A Master’s Degree in development or a related field is an added advantage.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 – 7 years of experience in the field or in a related area, broad familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in women's political participation in the Nigerian context.

Key Requirements:

• The program coordinator must possess a certain degree of creativity, innovation and latitude including a good understanding and knowledge of the Nigerian democratic and political environment and its interplay around women’s inclusion and political participation.
• Must be female and familiar with development partners, government, and civil society organizations with demonstrated knowledge of the Nigerian political environment.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, organization, attention to detail, leadership, clear
• spoken and written communication, active listening, and can perform a variety of tasks.

Core skills:

• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Good expertise on women’s political participation issues, and an active interest in the workings of civil society.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Frequent travel in different communities to implement program activities is required.
• Enthusiasm to learn and apply new skills.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Work Environment:

Office hours: Traditional Office hours of 8 am – 5 pm weekdays with some travel in and outside Abuja.

Note: Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.