Program Coordinator at Enyimba Economic City (EEC)

Enyimba Economic City (EEC) is a 9464 Hectares of Work, Live, Learn and Play City designed to have economics of agglomeration, environmentally conscious, efficient and sustainable centre of South-South/South-East of Nigeria. It is an investment destination created to leverage on the opportunities Nigeria offers to bring about job creation and regional development through industrialization. It is a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) under the Made In Nigeria for Export (MINE) programme of Federal Government of Nigeria. It will have a Free Trade Zone Status.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Coordinator

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full Time

Role Overview

• This role is critical to building the business case, emotional and cultural resonance necessary for the launch and subsequent growth of EECDG Infra Fund.
• The Program Coordinator will serve as the primary liaison between the EECDG Infra Fund and its investor communities, including local, regional, continental, and global communities.
• The Program Coordinator must be able to embody and communicate the global aspirations of the South-East region and Nigeria.
• The Individual should be able to function as a strategic bridge, conveying the EECDG Infra Fund’s message with clarity, cultural fluency, and persuasive vision.

Key Responsibilities
Community Building & Engagement:

• Identify, onboard, and engage investor groups both locally and internationally across priority countries, including Nigeria, USA, UK, Canada, China, South Africa, Germany, etc.
• Establish and grow strong digital and physical communities (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, LinkedIn, mailing lists, etc.) based on geography, demography, and interest.
• Design and manage engagement calendars, community events, and webinars that drive awareness and investment interest.
• Nurture relationships with active and passive investors through consistent, high-value content and interaction.
• Provide direct support, feedback, and information to community members on investment opportunities, project updates, and milestones.

Content & Communication:

• Collaborate with the content and design teams to co-create culturally aligned messaging, visuals, and narratives.
• Curate and distribute investor newsletters, video updates, testimonials, success stories, and regional spotlights.
• Monitor and moderate all community channels in line with the project’s brand tone and vision.

Investor Conversion & Retention:

• Collaborate with the marketing teams to convert leads generated from campaigns into active investors.
• Leverage community insights to optimize investor onboarding and retention.
• Monitor investor sentiment and provide intelligence to improve communication and product development.

Outreach, Representation & Events:

• Represent EECDG Infra Fund at relevant cultural, economic, and diaspora events, conferences, and webinars globally.
• Identify strategic community events and lead EECDG Infra Fund’s participation.
• Work with diaspora associations, town unions, business councils, and professional networks to amplify the EECDG Infra Fund message.

Personal Attributes:

• Mission-Driven: Passionate about the development of the Southeast and Nigeria and creating long-term impact
• Authentic & Rooted: Culturally aligned with the values, aspirations, and sensitivities of the Southeast Region
• Strategic & Tactical: Can think big-picture and also execute daily engagement tasks
• Trustworthy & Transparent: Can uphold the high-integrity values that EECDG InfraFund is built upon
• Charismatic Connector: Natural people magnet and mobilizer

Qualification

• A degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, Development Studies, or a related field. An MBA or a Master's in Development Studies will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in development management, investor engagement, or stakeholder relations.
• Experience building and growing grassroots or diaspora communities (especially among Southeasterners, Nigerian, and African audiences)

Required Skills & Competencies:
Soft Skills:

• Strong interpersonal, intercultural, and vibrant engagement skills.
• Emotionally intelligent with a natural ability to build trust.
• Culturally rooted in the Southeast and Nigeria.

Digital & Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in managing communities on WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook Groups, Discord, etc.
• Experience with tools like Mailchimp, Notion, Airtable, Google Workspace, and CRM systems.
• Competent in using Zoom, StreamYard, and hosting webinars or virtual town halls.

Why Join the EECDG InfraFund?
Be Part of a Historic, Impact-Driven Mission:

• Join the pioneering team driving one of Africa’s most ambitious infrastructure projects — a mission to transform the Southeast and Nigeria through infrastructure, industrialization, and sustainable development.

Massive Impact, Global Network:

• Shape narratives that connect over 300,000+ Southeastern investors across the world.
• Directly influence investments into N6 trillion-worth infrastructure and economic projects.
• Collaborate with leaders from finance, tech, media, and governments.

Travel & International Exposure:

• Engage with investors and high-net-worth communities across Nigeria, UK, US, Canada, Germany, China, South Africa, and more.
• Represent the fund at global investment forums, diaspora events, cultural summits, and tech conferences.
• Travel opportunities to pitch, network, and build community internationally.

Attractive Compensation & Career Growth:

• Competitive salary with performance bonuses
• Visibility and upward mobility within the fund’s ecosystem — from marketing to investor relations and international partnerships.
• Opportunities to evolve into a Global Engagement Lead, Diaspora Director, Regional Investment Strategist, and more exciting roles.

Learning, Mentorship & Innovation:

• Work alongside visionary thinkers and seasoned executives across sectors.
• Access to high-level stakeholder meetings, SEC-compliant structures, and strategic policy interactions
• Gain firsthand insight into regional economic development and investment fund management

Stand Out in Your Career:

• Add a nationally recognized, regionally transformative, globally admired project to your resume
• Build your public profile — get featured in documentaries, media campaigns, diaspora events, and thought leadership platforms.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@eecdgroup.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.