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  • Posted: Oct 28, 2015
    Deadline: Nov 5, 2015
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    ActionAid works with poor people in over 40 countries across the world. Our goal? To end poverty. We believe in doing things differently. We know that with the right opportunities, poor people will find their own solutions - and build new lives. ActionAid Nigeria commenced programmatic operations in January 2000 after a Country appraisal which found poverty...
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    Project Coordinators; Sustainable Mechanisms For Improving Livelihoods And Household Empowerment (SMILE) Project

    Job Purpose

    • The Project Coordinators will be embedded within each State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development (SMWASD) in Kogi and Edo.
    • S/he will report directly to the OVC Project Manager.

    Technical Responsibilities

    • Coordinate the organisational development of the SMWASD through targeting technical assistance in carrying out organisation capacity assessment of the SMWASD
    • Develop capacity development package to address gaps identified in the SMWASD
    • Provide mentoring, coaching and hands on support  in establishing effective systems for planning, monitoring and coordination of the OVC response
    • Work with the SMWASD to institute an effective monitoring and evaluation system that will feed into the national level system
    • Serve as the state representative of the SMILE project
    • Provide technical support to the SMWASD in developing LGA capacity to coordinate community level  OVC interventions
    • Work with the SMWASD to effectively manage all SMILE service providers in the state
    • Ensure effective data collection of all activities implemented at the state level
    • Provide timely reports to AAN on all activities of the project.
    • S/he will be responsible for delivering ActionAid component of SMILE project at state level

    Reporting and Accountability:

    • Submit to Project Manager timely informative reports, showing progress towards outputs and objectives of the SMILE project
    • Develop concept note for each programme activity for approval by the line manager.
    • Submit situational and any other non-routine reports when necessary or when asked to  
    • Facilitate the sharing of information among stakeholders.
    • Submit success stories or case studies on lessons learnt for sharing.
    • Identify and recommend opportunities for collaboration and other forms of engagement by AAN outside the ambit of SMILE.

    Financial Management:

    • Participate in and contribute to the development of AAN annual plans and budgets
    • Submit timely financial reports on funds released for activities in the state ensuring compliance with AAN financial reporting requirements.
    • Support partners to develop realistic budgets, linking budgets to planned and agreed activities.
    • Actively source for and participate in fund raising activity for AAN including developing concept notes and proposals.

    Representation:

    • Represent AAN in the state - including attending meetings on behalf of AAN
    • Make presentations at professional meetings and conferences on matters related to the monitoring and evaluation of the community system strengthening components of the HSS intervention.

    Others:

    • Carry out any other responsibilities assigned by the Project Manager.

    Internal Relationships:

    • Right to Health team, AAN team.   

    External Relationships:

    • Partners, Donors, CSOs and relevant government agencies.

    Person Specifications
    Education/Qualifications

    • Degree in Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential.
    • Masters degree in a related field is desirable.

    Experience:

    • At least seven (7) years post NYSC experience is essential
    • Four (4) years’ experience in a similar position in the development sector preferably in community based health work is essential
    • Experience of working with the Nigerian public sector in delivering OVC and HIV/AIDS interventions at state levels
    • Experience in organisational capacity development especially public sector institutions.

    Skill/Abilities:

    • Strong communication and writing skills is essential
    • Ability to provide practical solutions within set deadlines is essential
    • Ability to maintain donor relationship and accountability in line with funding policies and standards is essential
    • Strong oral and written communication skills is essential
    • Excellent planning and prioritization skills is essential

    Personal Qualities:

    • A person of integrity, creative and takes initiative, able to work effectively in a diverse team environment
    • Willing to work additional hours at crucial times.
    • A self motivated person able to work without close supervision

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications in MSWord attachment to: vacancy.nigeria@actionaid.org

    Click here to complete the Application Form (MS Word)

    Note:

    • Only Electronically submitted forms will be considered. Scanned application forms will be disregarded.
    • Subject line of emails must state clearly the Name of Applicant, Job Title of position and Location applied for e.g. Ibrahim, Joy: Project Coordinator - Edo
    • ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women are particularly encouraged.
    • While we respect all applicants, interview date will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.

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