About this role
Heart for Humanity Initiative (HHI)
Heart for Humanity Initiative (HHI), a women-led and youth-driven national NGO, is recruiting a qualified and experienced Project Coordinator to support the implementation of a humanitarian project in Dikwa Local Government Area, Borno State.
HHI works to improve the well-being and resilience of vulnerable populations across Northeast and Northwest Nigeria through humanitarian assistance, human capital development and sustainable community-based interventions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will:
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Translate the project work plan into weekly field activity schedules.
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Coordinate field staff, volunteers and contractors, assign responsibilities and monitor task completion.
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Raise procurement and logistics requests on time and track the delivery of project materials and supplies.
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Oversee beneficiary registration, distributions and service delivery at the field level.
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Maintain effective working relationships with LGA officials, community leaders and humanitarian partners operating in Dikwa.
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Monitor project progress against targets in collaboration with the M&E Coordinator.
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Identify implementation challenges and report delays promptly.
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Ensure compliance with safeguarding, security and financial procedures.
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Prepare weekly field updates for the Programme Manager and Reporting Officer.
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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Applicants must possess:
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Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Project Management or a related discipline.
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At least 3 years of experience coordinating humanitarian or development projects.
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Previous experience in Northeast Nigeria is highly desirable.
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Experience supervising field teams and working with community structures.
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REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
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Strong planning, organisational and coordination skills.
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Excellent follow-up and problem-solving abilities.
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Good written and spoken English.
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Knowledge of Hausa or Kanuri is an added advantage.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and email.
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Ability to work effectively in hard-to-reach locations.
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OTHER VACANCIES
HHI has also indicated recruitment for the following positions:
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Programme Manager
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Finance and Compliance Officer
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Reporting Officer
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M & E coordinator
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Community engagement specialist
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Administration & logistics officer
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Gender, protection & safeguarding officer
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Further details and specific requirements for these positions were not provided in the announcement.