Project Coordinator at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE)

Job Summary

• The Project Coordinator will lead the day-to-day management, coordination, and supervision of all project activities, ensuring alignment with AfDB/FAPA implementation guidelines and WEWE’s fiduciary systems.
• He will provide overall technical, managerial, and operational leadership for the effective implementation, coordination, and reporting of the HORTISUN project in line with AfDB/FAPA standards. He will report to the Executive Director, WEWE

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Provide strategic and technical leadership for all project components.
• Prepare annual work plans, budgets, and procurement plans in collaboration with the project team.
• Supervise field implementation, ensuring that activities are on schedule and within budget.
• Oversee financial management, procurement, and compliance with AfDB/FAPA and WEWE guidelines.
• Ensure effective coordination among implementing partners, MSMEs, and government stakeholders.
• Lead the preparation of quarterly progress reports, annual implementation reports, and mission briefs.
• Attend Tomato Community of Practice (TCoP) meetings and facilitate project steering committee meetings and ensure decisions are implemented.
• Represent HORTISUN in donor coordination forums, and value chain events.
• Manage and mentor project staff to maintain high-performance standards.
• Ensure gender and youth inclusion in all project interventions.
• Support visibility and knowledge-sharing activities, including success stories and lessons learned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Rural Development Studies, Project Management.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in managing donor-funded agricultural development projects.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated experience in working with MSMEs, private sector actors, and public institutions.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with AfDB or multilateral donor procedures is an advantage.
• Fluency in English and working knowledge of Hausa preferred.

Deliverables:

• Approved work plans and budgets.
• Quarterly and annual project progress reports.
• Mission and supervision reports.
• Consolidated project completion report with key lessons and impacts.
• Functional TCoP and Partnerships