Job Title: Project Coordinator
Location: Abuja
Job Description:
- The Project Coordinator will provide programmatic support to the IFES- Nigeria field office.
Major Duties And Responsibilities
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- Assist Country Director/Deputy Country Director and the program team in implementing project activities.
- Assist in delivering trainings and facilitating events with project beneficiaries;
- Interface with IFES partners on specific areas of IFES programming and implementation
- Contribute to lessons learned sessions for outreach teams and other partners.
- Contribute to the design and preparation of training materials.
- Assist Director/Deputy Country Director and the program team in organizing program activities, including assessments and workshops.
- Assist in scheduling program meetings with partners, taking notes, and drafting reports on the outcome of such meetings.
- Advise Country Director/Deputy Country Director or designee on political/electoral developments and provide recommendations on matters related to the project objectives.
- Provide support to international and local consultants.
- Assist in the collection and analysis of data for monitoring and evaluation of activities.
- Draft program reports including field trip reports, weekly reports, quarterly reports and other program reports and work plan.
- Take minutes during program meetings and serve as rapporteur for program events.
- Maintain detailed records of program activities and files on IFES database and file cabinet.
- Proper tracking and documentation of political and election-related activities in the media.
- Provide input on the design and formulation of new program activities.
- Travel outside of Abuja for project activities as required.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Governance, Development, Social Sciences or related field required.
Experience & Skills:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in Peace, Democracy and Governance projects.
- Excellent communication skills in order to be able to work with IFES program and administrative staff to identify and resolve issues.
- The ability to remain organized while handling multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
- Ability to complete tasks with some level of supervision.
- Willingness to adhere to all principles of confidentiality.
- Must value operating in a collaborative and cooperative environment.
- Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Willingness to adhere to all principles of confidentiality.
- Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness.
- Basic computer literacy
- Working-level proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
- Language Skills: Proficiency in English language required.
- Travel: Travel may be required.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
- Standard office work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
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