Project Coordinator

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Project Coordinator to join WACPHD to conduct a rapid assessment of family planning supply-side constraints in Nigeria. The Project Coordinator will oversee project activities, ensure timely and efficient execution, and facilitate collaboration with government officials, stakeholders, and field teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and provide support to project activities in Nigeria related to supply side baseline assessment.
• Co-ordinate with government officials for necessary approvals.
• Facilitate collaboration where project activities will be conducted at facility and community levels.
• Supervise project planning, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring.
• Liaise with field supervisors, healthcare facility representatives, and stakeholders to ensure smooth logistics and operations.

Data Collection & Monitoring:

• Monitor progress of field data collection teams and ensure adherence to data quality standards.
• Ensure timely submission and accurate reporting of data from the field teams.

Government liaison & Coordination:

• Coordination and liaising with the government for all key project activities.
• Facilitate coordination with partners, including demand-side partners and donors to ensure smooth execution of project goals.
• Understand the requirements of government within the scope of work of the project and communicate to respective teams.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare progress reports, project briefs, and presentations to update management, government and stakeholders on project status.
• Document lessons learned and best practices to inform future project activities and other related programs.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with WACPHD policies, donor regulations, and laws governing project implementation.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to field operations, data collection, and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements:

• At least 8 years of experience in Public Health, working directly or indirectly with government, or health partners, or funders.
• Essential qualification: Master's Degree / PG Diploma or equivalent in Community Medicine / Public Health / Health Management / Hospital Administration / Business Administration.
• Experience in managing large-scale data collection efforts, especially in family planning or maternal and child health projects.
• Strong familiarity with the Nigerian health system and supply-side health interventions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in stakeholder management.

Key Competencies:

• Strong organizational and coordination skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and adaptability to changing environments.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite Excel, Word, PowerPoint and project management tools.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.