Project Officer at FACT Foundation

The Project Officer will be responsible for leading engagement and collaboration with state-level partners and stakeholders and for executing all state-level activities of the Nigerian Geospatial Health Data Training Programme. They will also be responsible for preparing key documentation, including reports and presentations, and will support the Project Manager in engaging and collaborating with key stakeholders at the federal level.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead State-Level Engagement and Program Execution:

• Responsible for mapping, engaging, and aligning with state and LGA stakeholders.
• Oversee the successful implementation of the training cohorts at the state and local government levels.
• Contribute to the work plans, activity schedules, and budgets.
• Lead or support the implementation of specific project elopement of detailed project activities as assigned.
• Coordinate with project team members, partners, and stakeholders to ensure seamless activity execution.
• Organize and facilitate project meetings, workshops, and training sessions.
• Ensure timely procurement and deployment of project resources.
• Represent the project at relevant local meetings and forums as delegated.

Manage Project Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare and finalize all essential project documentation.
• This includes detailed reports on stakeholder engagement, baseline assessments, training outcomes, and overall project progress.
• Develop presentations for various internal and external stakeholders.

Conduct Research and Data-Driven Analysis:

• Lead efforts in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data from assessments and evaluations.
• Utilize these insights to inform curriculum development and refine training approaches.
• Enhance overall project execution and reporting based on data insights.

Support Federal-Level Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Provide direct support to the Project Manager in fostering engagement and collaboration with key partners and stakeholders at the federal level.
• Ensure alignment and coordination of project activities at the federal level.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting:

• Support the development and implementation of project monitoring plans.
• Prepare regular progress reports (e.g., weekly, monthly, quarterly) for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist in documenting lessons learned and best practices.

Qualifications:

• A relevant degree in a field such as public health, geography, geomatics, international development, social sciences, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in project coordination or officer roles, preferably within health programs or capacity-building initiatives.
• Proven experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including communities, government agencies, and partners.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace tools and project management softwares such as Asana, Trello.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership building, particularly with government officials at the state and LGA level.
• Proficiency in conducting research, data collection, and qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of geospatial technologies and their application in health interventions is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with the country and Borno State level health ecosystem and government structures is a STRONG ADVANTAGE.