Jobs at Pathfinder International

Requisition Number: DRIVE002542

Job Purpose

• The Driver will provide safe, reliable, and efficient transportation and logistics support to the CARMNIS project. The role ensures timely movement of staff, partners, and project materials while maintaining assigned vehicles in optimal working condition and adhering to Pathfinder International’s safety, security, and asset management policies

Key Performance Areas / Major Activities / Responsibilities / Percentage Worked
Vehicle Operations, Safety and Security 25%:

• Safely drive assigned Pathfinder vehicles for official project duties in compliance with national traffic laws and Pathfinder policies.
• Ensure all passengers comply with seatbelt and safety requirements.
• Report accidents, incidents, or security concerns promptly through approved channels.

Vehicle Maintenance and Asset Care 20%:

• Ensure vehicles are roadworthy, licensed, insured, and regularly serviced.
• Conduct daily vehicle pre-checks (fuel, oil, water, brakes, tyres, lights, and basic tools).
• Maintain cleanliness and basic upkeep of assigned vehicles.

Mileage Records and Documentation 15%:

• Accurately record all trips, mileage, fuel usage, and maintenance activities in vehicle logbooks.
• Submit monthly mileage and fuel reports to Finance and Administration.

Logistics and Courier Support 15%:

• Support transportation of training materials, equipment, supplies, and documents.
• Provide courier services including delivery and collection of official correspondence.
• Assist with loading and unloading of supplies in line with safety guidelines.

Program and Field Operations Support 15%:

• Field and Program Support
• Support project field activities including trainings, mentoring visits, and supervisory missions.
• Coordinate movements with program teams to ensure timely implementation of activities.

Compliance and Safeguarding 10%:

• Adhere strictly to Pathfinder safeguarding, security, and code of conduct policies.
• Ensure ethical and professional conduct while representing Pathfinder in communities.

Minimum Education and Work Experience

• Minimum of Secondary School Education (SSCE required).
• Valid Nigerian driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Minimum of 5 years’ professional driving experience, preferably with development or humanitarian organizations.
• Experience driving in rural and urban settings within the state.

Competencies/Attributes:
Minimally Required Job-specific Competencies

• Strong knowledge of road safety regulations and defensive driving.
• Basic vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
• Good knowledge of local routes and terrain.
• Ability to manage vehicle records accurately.

Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:

• Software Applications: Foundational knowledge of Word and Outlook.
• Languages: Foundational writing and speaking skills using local language and English language.
• Communication: Foundational oral and written communication skills different forms of media.
• Project Planning and Management: Foundational skills in project planning, coordination, monitoring and management.
• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Foundational knowledge of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services, including program strategies and indicators.
• Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.
• Influencing and Customer Service Skills: Foundational influencing and diplomacy skills. Advanced customer service skills.
• Organization, Planning and Multi-tasking: Foundational organizational and planning skills, project planning and management skills. Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment, ability to meet commitments in a timely manner,
• Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.

Other Information:

• Must be able to see 20/20 with corrective lenses if necessary
• Must have ability to drive the assigned vehicles
• Travel Required (at least 50% as part of the job)
• Uses cellular and desk phone; laptop or desktop computer; assigned vehicles
• May perform other job outcomes specific to logistics or data collection

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Requisition Number: DRIVE002539

Job Purpose

• The Driver will provide safe, reliable, and efficient transportation and logistics support to the CARMNIS project. The role ensures timely movement of staff, partners, and project materials while maintaining assigned vehicles in optimal working condition and adhering to Pathfinder International’s safety, security, and asset management policies

Key Performance Areas / Major Activities / Responsibilities / Percentage Worked
Vehicle Operations, Safety and Security 25%:

• Safely drive assigned Pathfinder vehicles for official project duties in compliance with national traffic laws and Pathfinder policies.
• Ensure all passengers comply with seatbelt and safety requirements.
• Report accidents, incidents, or security concerns promptly through approved channels.

Vehicle Maintenance and Asset Care 20%:

• Ensure vehicles are roadworthy, licensed, insured, and regularly serviced.
• Conduct daily vehicle pre-checks (fuel, oil, water, brakes, tyres, lights, and basic tools).
• Maintain cleanliness and basic upkeep of assigned vehicles.

Mileage Records and Documentation 15%:

• Accurately record all trips, mileage, fuel usage, and maintenance activities in vehicle logbooks.
• Submit monthly mileage and fuel reports to Finance and Administration.

Logistics and Courier Support 15%:

• Support transportation of training materials, equipment, supplies, and documents.
• Provide courier services including delivery and collection of official correspondence.
• Assist with loading and unloading of supplies in line with safety guidelines.

Program and Field Operations Support 15%:

• Field and Program Support
• Support project field activities including trainings, mentoring visits, and supervisory missions.
• Coordinate movements with program teams to ensure timely implementation of activities.

Compliance and Safeguarding 10%:

• Adhere strictly to Pathfinder safeguarding, security, and code of conduct policies.
• Ensure ethical and professional conduct while representing Pathfinder in communities.

Minimum Education and Work Experience

• Minimum of Secondary School Education (SSCE required).
• Valid Nigerian driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Minimum of 5 years’ professional driving experience, preferably with development or humanitarian organizations.
• Experience driving in rural and urban settings within the state.

Competencies/Attributes:
Minimally Required Job-specific Competencies

• Strong knowledge of road safety regulations and defensive driving.
• Basic vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
• Good knowledge of local routes and terrain.
• Ability to manage vehicle records accurately.

Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:

• Software Applications: Foundational knowledge of Word and Outlook.
• Languages: Foundational writing and speaking skills using local language and English language.
• Communication: Foundational oral and written communication skills different forms of media.
• Project Planning and Management: Foundational skills in project planning, coordination, monitoring and management.
• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Foundational knowledge of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services, including program strategies and indicators.
• Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.
• Influencing and Customer Service Skills: Foundational influencing and diplomacy skills. Advanced customer service skills.
• Organization, Planning and Multi-tasking: Foundational organizational and planning skills, project planning and management skills. Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment, ability to meet commitments in a timely manner,
• Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.

Other Information:

• Must be able to see 20/20 with corrective lenses if necessary
• Must have ability to drive the assigned vehicles
• Travel Required (at least 50% as part of the job)
• Uses cellular and desk phone; laptop or desktop computer; assigned vehicles
• May perform other job outcomes specific to logistics or data collection

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Requisition Number: ADMIN002543
Location: Jigawa
Job Category: Operations
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports to: State Team Lead

Job Purpose

• The Admin & Logistics Officer will provide efficient administrative, logistics, and operational support to the CARMNIS project at state level. The role ensures smooth office operations, effective logistics coordination, compliance with Pathfinder policies, and timely support to program implementation across supported LGAs.

Key Performance Areas / Major Activities / Responsibilities and Percentage Worked
Administrative Systems and Office Operations / 20%: 

• Manage day-to-day office administration including correspondence, filing, scheduling, and record management.
• Ensure office systems comply with Pathfinder administrative policies and procedures.
• Support onboarding and general staff welfare logistics at state level.

Logistics and Procurement Support / 20%:

• Logistics and Procurement Support
• Coordinate logistics for trainings, meetings, mentoring visits, and workshops.
• Support procurement processes including requisitions, vendor coordination, and receipt of goods.
• Manage inventory and ensure proper storage and documentation of project assets and supplies.

Fleet and Asset Management / 15%

• Oversee vehicle scheduling, maintenance tracking, and usage compliance.
• Ensure vehicle logbooks, insurance, licensing, and servicing records are up to date.
• Coordinate drivers and monitor adherence to safety and security protocols.

Finance and Compliance Support / 15%

• Support documentation for payments, advances, retirements, and expense tracking.
• Ensure administrative compliance with donor and Pathfinder requirements.
• Maintain accurate records to support audits and internal reviews.

Program and Field Operations Support / 10%:

• Provide logistical support to program teams during field activities.
• Coordinate movement of materials, equipment, and supplies across LGAs.
• Support timely implementation of project activities through effective operations planning.

Reporting and Documentation / 10%:

• Prepare monthly administrative and logistics reports.
• Maintain organized documentation for assets, logistics, and office operations.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual capacity building reports.
• Ensure implementation aligns with donor expectations, safeguarding, and Pathfinder’s quality standards.
• Support budget monitoring for training-related activities.

Minimum Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, or related field.
• 5–7 years’ experience in administration and logistics, preferably in development or health programs.
• Experience working with government or NGO systems in Nigeria.

Competencies/Attributes:
Minimally Required Job-specific Competencies:

• Strong administrative and logistics coordination skills.
• Knowledge of procurement, inventory, and fleet management.
• Ability to manage documentation and operational workflows.

Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:

• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Foundational knowledge of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services of assigned project and program.
• Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.
• Software Applications: Foundational skills using MS Office products, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Languages: Ability to speak and write using the local language and English language.
• Customer Service: Proven customer service skills.
• Organization, Planning and Multi-tasking: Advanced organizational and planning skills. Foundational project planning and project management skills. Proven ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.
• Confidentiality: Proven ability to maintain confidentiality on work-related issues.

Other Information:

• Travel required (at least 30%)
• Uses cellular and desk phone, laptop or desktop computer. 

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Requisition Number: STATE002540

Job Purpose

• The State Team Lead provides overall leadership and direction for the implementation of the Community Access to RMNCH+N Innovations and Services (CARMNIS) project in Jigawa State.
• The role is responsible for technical oversight, administrative and financial management of the state office, coordination of project activities, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring high-quality delivery of all community and facility-level interventions.
• The State Team Lead will represent Pathfinder at state-level platforms, foster strong partnerships with government, MDAs, implementing partners, and community structures, and ensure alignment of project activities with state priorities and policies.

Key Performance Areas / Major Activities / Responsibilities / Percentage Worked
Systems, Policies, Standards and Guidelines / 20%:

• Lead state-level planning, coordination, and implementation of all CARMNIS activities based on project design, donor guidelines, and Pathfinder standards.
• Ensure all project processes comply with CBHW and RMNCH+N policies and support integration into state systems.
• Oversee development of state-specific workplans, implementation strategies, and coordination mechanisms across LGAs.
• Guide the adoption of standards for community engagement, CBHW support, referral systems, and capacity building.

Technical Leadership & Program Management / 20%

• Provide technical oversight for CBHW support, community engagement, capacity building, and quality of care activities across all implementing LGAs.
• Ensure high-quality supervision of field teams, including Capacity Building Officers, Community Engagement Officers, Mentors, and LGA-level staff.
• Lead technical reviews, data-driven decision-making, adaptive management, and knowledge sharing within the state team.
• Coordinate integrated support for PHC facilities and community structures to operationalize the Network of Care model.

Administrative, Financial & Operational Oversight / 10%:

• Oversee all administrative, financial, logistic, and operational functions of the Jigawa field office.
• Ensure compliance with Pathfinder’s financial procedures, procurement guidelines, safeguarding policies, and donor regulations.
• Manage budgets, expenditures, staff timesheets, vendor coordination, and office operations.
• Provide routine supervision to administrative and finance staff to ensure smooth functionality of the state office. 

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Management / 10%:

• Serve as Pathfinder’s primary representative to the Jigawa State Ministry of Health, SPHCB, LGAs, MDAs, traditional institutions, influencers, implementing partners, and donors in the state.
• Strengthen collaboration with state-level platforms, technical working groups, and coordination bodies relevant to PHC, community health, and RMNCH+N.
• Lead advocacy engagements to promote ownership of the CARMNIS model, resource commitment, and policy alignment.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, civil society organizations, and health system influencers.

Coordination of Field Operations & Supervision / 20%

• Provide direct supervision to state program staff and ensure effective rollout of activities in LGAs and communities.
• Coordinate supportive supervision visits, LGA-level coaching, cluster meetings, and CBHW/PPMV engagement sessions.
• Oversee mapping, deployment, and performance monitoring of CBHWs, PPMVs, and other community providers.
• Facilitate timely implementation of activities and troubleshoot operational challenges to ensure program efficiency.

Monitoring, Learning & Reporting / 10%:

• Ensure timely collection, validation
  , and use of program data for decision-making.
• Support the M&E team to track performance indicators, referrals, service uptake, community engagement outputs, and CBHW performance.
• Document lessons learned, innovations, best practices, and success stories from LGAs.
• Lead preparation of state-level monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for Pathfinder and donor submissions.

Representation & External Relations / 10%:

• Represent Pathfinder at state-level meetings, donor engagements, coordination forums, and high-level advocacy platforms.
• Promote visibility of the CARMNIS model and Pathfinder’s contribution to community health system strengthening.
• Ensure alignment of project activities with other implementing partner initiatives to avoid duplication and encourage synergy.

Minimum Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Medicine, Nursing, Community Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field (master's degree preferred).
• 8–10 years of progressive experience managing public health or community systems strengthening programs.
• At least 5 years’ experience in state-level stakeholder engagement, government relations, or PHC system coordination.
• Proven experience managing field offices, teams, operations, and budgets.
• Demonstrated familiarity with community health worker programs, PHC service delivery, or RMNCH/FP programming in Nigeria. Knowledge of the Jigawa state landscape would be a bonus.

Competencies/Attributes:
Minimally Required Job-specific Competencies:

• Strong leadership and program management skills.
• Deep understanding of state health systems and community health structures.
• High-level stakeholder engagement and government relations capability.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams across multiple LGAs.
• Strong technical knowledge of RMNCH+N, community health, and referral systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:

• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Foundational knowledge of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services of assigned project and program.
• Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.
• Software Applications: Foundational skills using MS Office products, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Languages: Ability to speak and write using the local language and English language.
• Customer Service: Proven customer service skills.
• Organization, Planning and Multi-tasking: Advanced organizational and planning skills. Foundational project planning and project management skills. Proven ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.
• Confidentiality: Proven ability to maintain confidentiality on work-related issues.

Other Information:

• Travel required (at least 40%)
• Uses cellular and desk phone, laptop or desktop computer.