Project Coordinator at Forward in Action for Education, Poverty and Malnutrition (FAcE-PaM)

Responsibilities & Tasks
Technical Support and Project Management:

• Responsible for project oversight, management and implementation of CASCADE project in Jigawa and Kebbi State.
• Provide technical support for allthematic areas, health/nutrition agricultural livelihood, policy and governance, gender activities and different Nutrition policy service pathways.
• Provide technical leadership to the project team, Stakeholders
• Identify, track and resolve project issues on an ongoing basis, and proactively seek support where issues require wider attention and resolution.
• Support team in the application of agreed program approaches and adherence to quality standards.
• Provide input into revised work plans, Budget referring to ensure effective management of CASCADE project to be on scope, budget, time and other available resource and within project guidance.
• Facilitate the design, review, and updating of detailed Implementation Plans and field activities for thematic areas.
• Coordinate withtheCARE Nigeria CASCADE teamto ensure programmatic and operational support for timely and quality project implementation.

Coordination and Representation:

• Attend project coordination meetings at Local Government level to ensure effective coordination and linkages with other National partners as well Local Government structures on project key thematic areas.
• RepresentCASCADE project in relevant fora related to key technical areas in consultation withCASCADE Project Manager.
• Support networking and coordination of efforts with government, private sector, and key stakeholders who share mutual objectives.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Ensure efficient use of project resources, adherence to CARE standards, and compliance with CASCADE project SOPs and regulations.
• Contribute to project monitoring and reporting toCARE Nigeria.
• With other team members of thePMT, create and promote a productive learning environment.
• Ensure the regular monitoring of project activities against existing workplans to ensure effective and efficient implementation; assess program technical quality with team and identify any weaknesses and elaborate corrective action plans as needed.
• Facilitate regularCASCADEreview meetings with local government, target communities and project staff.
• Use reporting guidelines to track and develop quality weekly updates, situational reports, monthly, quarterly, annual and end-of-project reports, key lessons, and success stories in accordance withCARE requirements.

Learning:

• Monitor developments related to key technical areas under supervision, including best practices and engage in personal development and learning on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure that knowledge and learning is documented and shared withMEALteam.
• Fulfill any other Responsibilities as Assigned

Qualification / Experience / Technical Skills
Required:

• Masters or University Degree in, Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Health, MBBS, Agri-business Management, Development Studies, Public Policy or any related Social Science disciplines
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in Development programming, and team leadership most especially on Nutrition, Governance or health programming
• Ability to develop quality technical quality reports also report timely.
• Experience in working inNutrition, livelihood, Governance programs and maintaining amicable relationships with partners’ staff and stakeholders.

Desired:

• Knowledge of local languages spoken in Jigawa and Kebbi.
• Previous similar role experience with NGOs.
• Advanced computers skills (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to establish priorities, plan, coordinate and organize own work plan.

Qualification:

• MA, MSc, BSc, BA, HND, Development Studies, International Development, Social Sciences, Agricultural Business Management.
• Experience: 5 years
• Location:

Competencies:

• Integrity and Trust
• Building Effective Teams
• Drive for Results
• Problem-Solving
• Time Management
• Functional/ Technical Skills
• Conflict Management
• Listening
• Organizing
• Creativity and innovation