PROJECT COORDINATOR

Job Summary

CARE is seeking to engage a Project Coordinator who will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and implementation of project activities at the state level. This role ensures that key project milestones, including the recruitment, training, and empowerment of frontline health workers (FLHWs), are achieved. The coordinator will facilitate stakeholder engagement, oversee the digital learning platform's implementation, and support the formation of Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs).

Job Details

SCOPE:

Employment Type: Contract - Full-Time 

Job Status: Nationals only.

Slots: 1

Location: Katsina, Katsina State.

CARE recently launched the She Heals the World Framework, which focuses on supporting and empowering frontline health workers (FLHW). With intentional collaboration between programmatic and advocacy teams, CARE is addressing the most pressing needs of training, equipping, managing and incentivizing FLHWs. This strategy aims to improve the working conditions and livelihoods of FLHWs, as well as increase the overall health of communities and reduce the burden on existing health systems, ensuring that people get the care they need from trained and trusted healthcare workers.  

As part of this initiative, CARE Nigeria is implementing the Enhancing Resilience in Frontline Community Healthcare (EnRiCH) Project to support capacity building and professional development of 2000 FLHWs in Katsina State through a digital learning platform, as well as motivation through empowerment groups and village savings and loans associations (VSLAs). This will optimise their ability to provide safe and quality RMNCAH+N services to 1 million people in 200,000 households and generate demand for primary health services through referrals. 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Job Responsibility #1: Project Implementation & Coordination

• Lead the planning, coordination and implementation of project activities at the state level, ensuring alignment with the project work plan and milestones. 
• Oversee the recruitment, training, and supervision of FLHWs, and ensure their engagement throughout the project. 
• Support the deployment and management of the digital learning platform. 
• Work with technical teams to ensure FLHWs receive adequate training on maternal and child health, GBV prevention, and referral mechanisms.
• Oversee the formation of and support to VSLAs and ensure proper functionality.

Job Responsibility #2: Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy

• Conduct advocacy and stakeholder engagement with the Ministry of Health (MoH), other state Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), LGA, and other key partners to secure support and policy alignment. 
• Support the development and execution of an advocacy plan based on landscape analysis findings, ensuring key stakeholders are informed and engaged in the project.       
• Foster relationships with local government agencies, health institutions, community leaders, and civil society organizations to strengthen project buy-in.
• Represent the project at local, national, and regional forums to share learnings and promote best practices.

Job Responsibility #3: Training & Capacity Building

• Coordinate development and implementation of a comprehensive training plan for FCHWs, ensuring alignment with the MoH curriculum and global best practices.
• Facilitate training-of-trainers (ToT) sessions for supervisors who will cascade knowledge to frontline workers.
• Organize and deliver training sessions and workshops for FLHWs, ensuring alignment with MoH curricula.
• Ensure that digital training content is accessible, relevant, and culturally appropriate for health workers.

Job Responsibility #4: Monitoring & Reporting

• Collaborate with the MEAL Officer to track project progress against performance indicators and ensure data-driven decision-making. 
• Regularly document project activities, success stories, and challenges for internal learning and donor reporting.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on project achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Monitor and analyze project risks, developing mitigation strategies to ensure smooth implementation.

Job Responsibility #5: Problem-Solving & Risk Management

• Identify project risks and recommend mitigation measures. 
• Adapt strategies based on challenges encountered during implementation.
• Troubleshoot operational bottlenecks by working closely with field teams, technical advisors, and government counterparts.

Other Responsibilities:

• Other Responsibilities as Assigned
• Contribute to CARE’s resource mobilisation efforts

Requirements

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Required

• A bachelors degree in Public Health, Community Medicine, Development Studies, Project Management, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience managing health or community development projects, preferably in Nigeria.
• Experience in health system strengthening, community-based interventions, and digital learning solutions
• Strong understanding and technical knowledge of reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, adolescent health and nutrition issues 
• Ability to coordinate multiple teams, manage timelines, and deliver results under tight deadlines
• Strong leadership, communication, facilitation and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in local languages and cultural contexts

Desired:

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Community Medicine, Development Studies, Project Management, or a related field.

Competencies:

• Approachability                               
• Building Effective Teams
• Integrity and Trust
• Drive for Results
• Business Acumen
• Negotiating
• Organizational Agility

NOTE:

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CARE considers all applicants on the basis of merit without prejudice to race, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, colour, national origin, marital status, or veteran status.
• There are individuals who may use CARE’s name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job seekers. Please note that CARE will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.

Qualified Women and Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Company

CARE

https://www.carenigeria.org/

CARE is a global humanitarian and development leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. We are known everywhere for our unshakable commitment to the dignity of people. CARE vision is to seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live with dignity and security. Our Mission is to work around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice. We put women and girls in the center of our work because we know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. We are strongly inspired and guided by our Core Values of Transformation, Integrity, Excellence, Diversity and Equality. CARE Nigeria was established in Nigeria in April 2017 and has been predominantly operating in the conflict affected Northeast, and in the Northwest. CARE aims to support vulnerable people who are affected by conflict, natural disasters and poverty across four key programming areas: Food and Nutrition Security and Livelihoods, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, a Life Free from Violence (Gender-based Violence Prevention and Response) and Women’s Economic Empowerment through its Flagship ‘Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) approach. Our Commitment to Nigeria people goes beyond our current humanitarian work to exploring and initiating longer-term development programs that address underlying causes of poverty and vulnerability in Nigeria. In collaboration with other stakeholders, we will initiate and support equitable and sustainable development interventions by enabling the underprivileged to realize their potential, exercise their right and strengthen linkages with broader society.