State Project Coordinator

State Project Coordinator

ASWHAN is the central coordinating body of all support groups of women living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. Our mandate includes, Coordinating, Advocacy, community intervention, resource mobilization and Research and Documentation.

Our program areas are; Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT), Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), Gender and Human...

State Project Coordinator

• Job Type Contract
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience 2 years
• Location Kebbi
• Job Field Project and Program Management

Job Summary

• The State Project Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination, delivery and reporting of ASWHAN's project activities in Kebbi State.
• The role provides leadership to the state team and LGA-based officers, manages relationships with government and consortium partners, and ensures that implementation is timely, within budget and compliant with donor requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and implementation of the Kebbi State work plan and ensure agreed targets are met on schedule.
• Supervise, mentor and appraise state and LGA-based project staff, including the Food and Nutrition Security Officers and Social Protection Officers.
• Oversee agricultural and livelihood interventions, including farmer training, input support and market linkages.
• Represent ASWHAN with the State Ministry of Agriculture, other relevant MDAs, LGA authorities, community leaders and implementing partners.
• Coordinate joint planning and field activities with consortium partners.
• Prepare and submit timely, accurate programme and financial reports to the head office.
• Oversee monitoring, learning and documentation of results, including quarterly and annual reports.
• Manage state-level risks, procurement requests and budget utilisation in collaboration with Finance.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, ASWHAN policies, safeguarding and PSEA standards.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in project management, including at least years in a coordination or supervisory role with an NGO or INGO.
• Demonstrated experience managing donor-funded projects with agriculture or food security components.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong budget management, donor reporting and team supervision skills.

• Good knowledge of Kebbi State context and local government structures.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

• Fluency in English and Hausa.

• Willingness to be based in Kebbi State and to travel to project LGAs.

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• Application Closing Date: October 16, 2026