Project Coordinator at Ekklesiyar Yan'uwa a Nigeria (EYN PROJECT)

ABOUT THE JOB: 

• The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of an integrated project covering gender-based violence (GBV), water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and food security and livelihoods, disability inclusion is a central requirement of the role. He/she will ensure that people with disabilities across genders, ages and impairment types can participate in project decisions and safely access information, services, facilities and assistance. 
• The coordinator will supervise project teams, support accessible and inclusive implementation, manage workplans and budgets, monitor results, and coordinate with communities, work with relevant technical specialists to ensure that services are safe, dignified, survivor-centred and responsive to the diverse needs of affected people.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Program Coordinator will be responsible for the following, including those not listed but are extensions of those expressly stated:
• Lead the development and review of project workplans, activity schedules and implementation plans, incorporating disability inclusion from design through delivery.
• Coordinate integrated delivery across GBV, WASH, food security and livelihoods, ensuring that inclusion actions are reflected in each sector’s activities and resources.
• Oversee the integrated delivery of GBV response/prevention, WASH infrastructure construction/rehabilitation, and FSL interventions (such as cash/voucher assistance or agricultural inputs).
• Identify capacity-building gaps among project staff and  organizing tailored training sessions on humanitarian principles, safeguarding, PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), and technical standards.
• Represent the organization at coordination meeting, including GBV sub-clusters, WASH forums, and FSL coordination meetings.
• Draft high-quality monthly, quarterly, and final narrative reports for internal and external donors.
• Monitor monthly burn rates, activity progress, and output milestones against the logical framework, proactively resolving implementation bottlenecks.
• Foster a culture of safety, inclusivity, and dignity, ensuring equitable access for vulnerable groups, including women, adolescent girls, persons with disabilities, and marginalized communities.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with local government authorities, community leaders, partner organizations, and beneficiary communities.
• Ensure that sensitive data, particularly related to GBV cases and beneficiary registries, is handled in compliance with strict data protection and confidentiality protocols. 

Required competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in humanitarian studies, social sciences, development studies, public health, international relations or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered. ( Masters and professional certificates are added advantage) 
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in humanitarian or development programming.
• At least 3-5 years’ experience coordinating multi-sector projects; experience in one or more of GBV, WASH, food security or livelihoods is an asset. 
• Demonstrated experience applying disability-inclusive approaches in humanitarian or development programming. 
• Experience consulting or coordinating with disability-inclusion stakeholders is an asset. 
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating with local partners and community stakeholders. 
• Experience with work planning, activity monitoring, budget tracking and donor reporting. 
• Knowledge of humanitarian principles, protection mainstreaming, accountability to affected populations, safeguarding and disability inclusion. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or equivalent tools.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Humanitarian Assistance, International Development, Social Sciences, Public Health, Gender Studies, or a relevant technical discipline (Engineering for WASH, Agronomy/Economics for FSL). A Master’s degree is an added advantage.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Strong understanding of humanitarian principles, core standards (Sphere), and protection mainstreaming.
• Familiarity with survivor-centered approaches and safe referral mechanisms for GBV programming.
• Proven experience in budget management, work planning, and donor reporting (e.g., USAID, BHA, ECHO, UN agencies).
• Exceptional interpersonal, cross-cultural communication, and diplomatic skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English [and/or local language].
• Excellent reporting skills
• Excellent communication, diplomatic, and writing skills
• Proficient in relevant computer applications 
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills (at ease with figures and data)