Project Coordinator at Raphael Group

Job Description

• We are hiring a Project Coordinator who will beresponsible for identifying, engaging, and onboarding small businesses within Lagos Mainland to participate in a community-focused initiative that supports small businesses/solopreneurs by providing access to manpower and recruitment support at no cost for a limited period.

Key Responsibilities
Sourcing & Outreach:

• Identify small businesses and solopreneurs within target mainland locations.
• Conduct physical visits and outreach to introduce the Project.
• Explain the initiative clearly, including benefits and expectations.
• Assess suitability based on eligibility criteria.

Interview Coordination:

• Schedule and coordinate recorded interviews.
• Serve as the communication bridge between the internal team and participating businesses.
• Ensure timely availability and preparedness of business owners.

Ideal Candidate Profile
We are looking for someone who:

• Is confident speaking to business owners and decision-makers.
• Has strong persuasion and negotiation skills.
• Is highly organized and self-driven.
• Can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Understands small business challenges and growth constraints.
• Is comfortable working in a field-based role.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree or the academic equivalent is a huge advantage with 1–2 years experience in business development, sales, communitye ngagement, project coordination, or similar roles.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Professional appearance and conduct.
• Ability to meet performance targets.
• Must be based on Lagos Mainland.
• NB: This is not one of those coordination roles where everything needs to be spelt out for you, it is an opportunity to be at the forefront of a high-impact initiative, hence the ideal candidate must be smart, and possess the ability to take initiative and perform at a high operational standard.