Project Coordinator at The West African Centre for Public Health and Development (WACPHD)

About Program

• WACPHD invites applications to hire two Project Coordinator for a FP supply-side project in Nigeria (Kano and Kaduna). The project’s primary goal is to conduct a rapid and comprehensive assessment of family planning supply-side constraints in service provisioning at the community level and health systems. The assessment is expected to provide focused guidance on strategies to address supply-side gaps and rapidly scale up the provision of family planning services for women with unmet needs.
• We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Project Coordinator to join our team of WACPHD. The Project Coordinator (PC) will be the key nodal person for the project and will be responsible for meeting all deliverables and outcomes under the project. The PC will be based in the respective geography and will ensure that all deliverables and outcomes are met by the partner organizations/sub-grantees. The PC will ensure the smooth execution of project activities, including data collection, field operations, and stakeholder engagement, while adhering to timelines and maintaining the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination and Implementation:

• Oversee and provide support to all project activities in the state related to supply side baseline assessment
• Oversee the day-to-day operations ensuring timely and efficient execution of activities.
• Co-ordinate with government officials for necessary approvals as required under the project
• Facilitate collaboration where project activities will be conducted at facility and community levels
• Supervise project planning, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring, adhering to the project's proposal and work plan
• Liaise with field supervisors, healthcare facility representatives, and stakeholders to ensure smooth logistics and operations

Data Collection & Monitoring:

• Monitor progress of field data collection teams and ensure adherence to data quality standards.
• Ensure timely submission and accurate reporting of data from the field teams.

Government liaison & Coordination:

• Coordination and liaising with the government for all key project activities including representing the project in critical meetings with the government, establishing effective channels of communication and knowledge sharing between project and the government
• PC will also need to understand the requirements of government within the scope of work of the project and communicate to respective teams under the project.
• Facilitate coordination with partners, including demand-side partners and donors to ensure smooth execution of project goals.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare progress reports, project briefs, and presentations to update management, government and stakeholders on project status.
• Document lessons learned and best practices to inform future project activities and other related programs.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with WACPHD policies, donor regulations, and laws governing project implementation.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to field operations, data collection, and stakeholder engagement.

Requirement for Role

• At least 8 years of experience in Public Health, working directly or indirectly with government, or health partners, or funders; candidates with experience of at least 3 years of working with government health systems will be preferred
• Essential qualification: Master’s Degree / PG Diploma or equivalent in Community Medicine / Public Health / Health Management / Hospital Administration / Business Administration,
• Experience in managing large-scale data collection efforts, especially in family planning or maternal and child health projects will be desirable.
• Strong familiarity with the Nigerian health system and supply-side health interventions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.

Key Competencies:

• Strong organizational and coordination skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and adaptability to changing environments.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and project management tools.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.