Area Coordinator at Malteser International

Malteser International has been working in Nigeria since 2017. In Northeast Nigeria and more specifically in Borno State, MI is currently active in the WASH sector for improving the lives of both the IDP population as well as the host communities. The WASH activities focus on improved access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene. They include NFI distribution, solarization of boreholes, rehabilitation of hand pumps, construction of latrines and hygiene promotion. Malteser International thereby applies a participatory, gender sensitive and inclusive approach.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Area Coordinator

Location:  Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno
Start Date: February 2025
Duration of contract: Until December 2025 with the possibility of renewal

Job Description

• As Area Cordinator, you will be responsible for providing strong leadership in the Management of the MI programme in Pulka (Gwoza LGA, Borno State).
• Working closely with and in support of Pulka-based staff, the Area Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that there is adequate, sustained, and consistent support to staff to plan and implement WASH, Protection (GBV = Gender Based Violence) and food security activities and address emerging needs themselves.
• Working closely with MI staff, the Area Coordinator will ensure strong coordination in achieving programme deliverables. 

Your Responsibilities

• Oversee project monitoring plans with the Country Programme Coordinator; ensure high-quality programming, beneficiary participation, and accountability; monitor contextual changes and share analysis
• Collaborate with Country Office Technical staff to develop a detailed implementation plan aligned with project objectives; ensure smooth activity implementation with MI Senior Management
• Oversee programme budgets and ensure alignment with expenditures in collaboration with the Programme Administrator
• Manage MI project staff per agency policies; support team performance
• Ensure timely delivery of key project outputs and adherence to donor guidelines; work with the Programme Administrator to maintain compliance with MI and donor operational standards, including logistics, finance, and HR
• Track technical developments in WASH, Protection, food security, and other relevant sectors; report key issues to MI Senior Management and HQ
• Represent MI and project interests in Pulka; participate in sector meetings; strengthen relationships with NGOs, UN agencies, authorities, and beneficiaries.

Your Profile

• At least 5 years with an INGO in a developing country and/or humanitarian context
• Excellent project management, partnership management, and coordination skills
• Extensive field team management experience as well as security, safety, and resource management experience 
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the capacity to see the big picture and make sound judgments and decisions
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions- and results-oriented, with a genuine interest in learning 
• Strong communication skillswith the ability to work with and lead project teams and partners to deliver innovative programs
• Ability to work effectively with local governments, align with MI values and standards, and cope in stressful or hostile environments, including travelling to deep field locations and conducting partner visits.

Remuneration

• Salary expectation: Salary according to qualification and experience
• Other benefits: Group Life Insurance Premium, Health Insurance Package  (Single/Family plan), 13th Month pay
• Annual leave + Compensation Leave + Academic Leave + Wedding Leave + Compassionate Leave - applicable.

Application Closing Date
11th February, 2025.