State Project Coordinator

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.

Method of Application

Send  a Cover Letter and CV as a single PDF document to: zarah.a@aswhanwomen.org

Note

• Applications received without a cover letter will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• ASWHAN is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages qualified women to apply.