Project Coordinator – IRCE at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

Project Overview

Under the supervision of the Research Hub Manager, the project coordinator is to support project deliverables and milestones collaboratively with the partner institutions. They also perform the following roles:

• Coordinate the overall activities for the GDRS project.
• Organize and schedule project related meetings.
• Attending project meetings and taking clear and concise meeting notes and action points.
• Ensure budgets and other financial documents and reports are up to date.
• Work on collating technical and financial reports for submission to NIH (mid-year report and annual RPPR).
• Put together budgets for final approvals.
• Follow up with administrative process through finance, compliance, and other related departments at IHVN.
• Maintain and organize project documents for access by the project team.
• Participate in literature reviews and systematic reviews for the research group.
• Create social media content and handle INFORM Africa social media channels as well as develop science communication materials for dissemination.
• Participate in community engagement activities in collaboration with the community advisory board.

Responsibilities

• The project coordinator is to Develop and maintain project plans outlining tasks, timelines, dependencies, resource requirements, Coordinate project activities and facilitate effective communication among team members, stakeholders, and external partners while following the company’s regulations and policies.

Required competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in verbal and written English.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Efficient computer skills: >90% Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and consistently to produce timely and high-quality work.
• A team player.
• Proficient in high impact influencing and persuasive techniques, able to represent the organization to donors, collaborators/partners and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrate baseline knowledge of laboratory techniques like sample management and sample handling.

Education and Experience:

• B.Sc degree in laboratory sciences, Natural Sciences or Public Health
• Master’s degree in public health or its equivalent is an added advantage.
• Four years working experience in a similar capacity. Experience of up to 2 years specific at IHVN will be an added advantage.