Project Coordinator at Jami Al Hakeem Foundation

Jami Al Hakeem Foundation is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization, registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in 2008. The foundation since its inception has extensive experience in coordinating programme interventions across communities and various target audience including youths, women, and girls, etc.

The organization has vast experience in coordination, management and administration of development programmes that bring together a range of stakeholders, including state and non-state actors. Jami Al Hakeem has also demonstrated experience in delivery of effective and sustainable programme aimed at addressing all forms of violence against women and girls (protection) in Nigeria; our programme areas also include: Livelihood and Food security, education, peace building, community security, social justice and sustainable development. Jami Al Hakeem Foundation works in 4 states- Borno, Adamawa, Yobe and Gombe states.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Location: Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Chairperson
Duration of Contract: 2 years
Employment Category: Regular
Job Category / Sector: Project management

Job Summary

• As a member of the Program Management Team, supports the Chairperson in providing oversight, coordination, monitoring and reporting of the project activities in the assigned location.
• The Project Coordinator will be responsible for supporting activities in the intervention towards delivery of support to provision of Health, WASH, Education, Protection and livelihood support services.
• She/He will be responsible for supporting the implementation of strategic, impactful, and high-quality programming.
• The Project Coordinator will report to J-HF Chairperson and work collaboratively with fellow program/technical staff
• She/he will work extensively with other sectors to ensure that all program activities are implemented successfully and timely.

Dimensions of the Role

• Communicates within J-HF and with partners and related government institutions.
• The post holder will support to coordinate all projects focusing on quality integrated program implementation.
• And also document lessons learnt and provide support where necessary required on J- HF’s emergency response.
• The post holder will also contribute towards the capacity building of J-HF implementing partners.

Accountabilities
In collaboration with the Chairperson and Specialists:

• To understand the project initiation documents and have a thorough understanding of the terms, conditions, and the respective roles and responsibilities of the J-HF
• /partners/stakeholders to ensure the project(s) interventions are capable of meeting country strategic impact for both J-HF, direct and indirect beneficiaries.
• Establish solid working relationship with the project steering committee and manage communications and ensure stakeholders are aware of project activities, progress, exceptions, and are in a position to accept handover project physical outputs.
• Advise the beneficiaries on issues that may impact the achievement of their outcomes; which include issue of sustainability.
• Embed sustainability dimensions including social, gender and disability inclusion, environmental and economic aspects into project life cycle.
• Actively interact with other project staff and their officers to share case studies, lessons learned and best practice on the Knowledge System.
• Setting job description for new project(s) staff as well as setting new projects on organizational operating system.
• Perform the Team Manager role, unless appointed to another person(s).
• Support in designing appropriate program interventions based on the outcomes of assessments and the context.
• Ensure that issues of gender, disability inclusion, DRR, and conflict sensitivity are factored into the program design.
• Ensure J-HF guidelines and humanitarian response plan are considered and any departures documented.
• Provide regular updates to the Chairperson, and units on progress, priorities and constraints – verbally and in writing on an agreed frequency.
• Represent J-HF to clusters, governmental and non-governmental groups as needed and agreed with the Chairperson.
• Brief updates and reports on sectoral activities/strategies to donors and other stakeholders.
• Perform any other project related duties as specified by the Chairperson.

Technical Expertise, Skills, Knowledge and Competencies
Essential:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Social Science, Social Work, Psychology or related fields
• Minimum of 4 years experience working in emergency settings, project management and budget management
• Good knowledge and understanding of sphere and core humanitarian standards
• Experience with participatory approaches to emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, and other related area.
• Strong knowledge of core principles of children rights, participation, do no harm principles, as well as children in emergencies minimum standards
• Experience working with IDPs, refugees and other vulnerable populations.

Desirable:

• Strong ability to work independently, organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility
• Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.
• Excellent written and spoken English with good command of Hausa language appropriately
• Excellent understanding of SAP application and program set-up.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Creates strong sense of purpose and commitment within own part of operations and with stakeholders
• Holds self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and standards of behaviour
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism/integrity
• Provides good and adequate administrative and logistical support to enable programmes to meet meets it’s agreed financial and program outcomes.
• Actively seeks for support in addressing difficulties in execution of duties.
• Strategic thinking and effective contribution to own work and Organizational development.
• Sound judgement and decision-making in complex situations
• Strong emotional intelligence including self-awareness.
• Leads by example to motivate high performance of others
• Very strong commitment to continuous learning.

Application Closing Date
4th May, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application (Letter of motivation and CV in a single file) to: hr@jamialhakeemfoundation.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Application Process

• All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.
• CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied.
• Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional non-related references, whereas 1 must be for the latest employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
• Applications should be addressed to: Human Resource Manager.
• Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered. Please note: The position title and location must be written in the subject line of the e-mail otherwise not considered.
• J-HF considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, colour, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be responsible for their logistic and accommodation during interview.
• Due to the large numbers of expected applicants, J-HF will only inform shortlisted candidates for written test and oral interview.
• For general information about J-HF, please consult: www.jamialhakeemfoundation.org
• Women are strongly encouraged to apply.