Project Coordinator, Lekki (Mental Health Wellness Event) at Assist to Hire Limited

Location: Lagos, Nigeria (with possible travel across locations)
Reports To: Program Manager / Executive Director

Payment is project-based, ranging between ₦500,000 – ₦750,000 per project, depending on scope and responsibilities.

Job Summary

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the Hidden Wisdom Charity Foundation’s mental health wellness collaborative event. The role involves vendor management, logistics coordination, liaising with mental health professionals, and ensuring the successful delivery of all program activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and experienced in event planning, creative production (videography and photography), and community health initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of the mental health wellness event, including planning, execution, and post-event follow-up.
• Arrange for mental health screening kits, medical supplies, and ensure proper setup.
• Work with vendors to procure and manage catering, drinks, chairs, tables, sound, and other logistics.
• Source and coordinate with mental health speakers, coaches, and wellness facilitators.
• Liaise with the Lagos State Ministry of Health, clinics, hospitals, and referral services to ensure medical support and staff availability.
• Oversee setup of audiovisual equipment, documentary/film production, photography, and videography coverage.
• Plan and execute pre-event and post-event meetings with key stakeholders (planners, counselors, speakers, and caterers).
• Manage guest attendance, registration, and distribution of souvenirs or Thank You bags.
• Supervise social media engagement, PR, and communication before, during, and after the event.
• Ensure proper financial tracking of expenses and budget alignment for event activities.
• Manage post-event breakdown, reporting, and impact assessment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Event Management, Social Sciences, or related field (Master’s degree is a plus).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in project coordination, event planning, or community health programs.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience in videography, photography is required.
• Experience working with NGOs, government agencies, or health-related projects is highly desirable.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Tech-savvy: proficient in Microsoft Office, social media management, and presentation tools.

Other Requirements

• Candidates must own a personal laptop and a functional phone. (Data and airtime will be provided.)
• Willingness to travel within Lagos and other states when necessary.
• Availability to work on weekends or evenings during events.
• Strong passion for mental health advocacy and community impact.

Compensation

• Payment is project-based, ranging between ₦500,000 – ₦750,000 per project, depending on scope and responsibilities.