Project Coordinator at International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)

Position Number: 21:261
Division: Program Management
Status: Local National Employee

Primary Function/Purpose

• The Project Coordinator will provide programmatic support to the IFES- Nigeria field office.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist Country Director/Deputy Country Director and the program team in implementing project activities.
• Assist in delivering trainings and facilitating events with project beneficiaries;
• Interface with IFES partners on specific areas of IFES programming and implementation
• Contribute to lessons learned sessions for outreach teams and other partners.
• Contribute to the design and preparation of training materials.
• Assist Director/Deputy Country Director and the program team in organizing program activities, including assessments and workshops.
• Assist in scheduling program meetings with partners, taking notes, and drafting reports on the outcome of such meetings.
• Advise Country Director/Deputy Country Director or designee on political/electoral developments and provide recommendations on matters related to the project objectives.
• Provide support to international and local consultants.
• Assist in the collection and analysis of data for monitoring and evaluation of activities.
• Draft program reports including field trip reports, weekly reports, quarterly reports and other program reports and work plan.
• Take minutes during program meetings and serve as rapporteur for program events.
• Maintain detailed records of program activities and files on IFES database and file cabinet.
• Proper tracking and documentation of political and election-related activities in the media.
• Provide input on the design and formulation of new program activities.
• Travel outside of Abuja for project activities as required.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Governance, Development, Social Sciences or related field required.

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in Peace, Democracy and Governance projects.
• Excellent communication skills in order to be able to work with IFES program and administrative staff to identify and resolve issues.
• The ability to remain organized while handling multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Ability to complete tasks with some level of supervision.
• Willingness to adhere to all principles of confidentiality.
• Must value operating in a collaborative and cooperative environment.
• Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to adhere to all principles of confidentiality.
• Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness.
• Basic computer literacy
• Working-level proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Language Skills: Proficiency in English language required.
• Travel: Travel may be required.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Standard office work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.