Project Coordinator (South), Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership (R-WVL) – Nigeria Project at ActionAid (AA) Nigeria

ActionAid (AA) Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, which is a global alliance of organisations working towards achieving a world without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys the right to a life with dignity. As a large and visible development organisation, we work in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and America. Our expertise lies in community-led approaches to development and working through partnerships with the poor and other grass root organisations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Coordinator (South), Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership (R-WVL) – Nigeria Project

Job ID: act-06324
Location: Abuja
Responsible to: Project Specialist, R-WVL Nigeria Project
Line Management: RWVL Programme Officer 1
Grade: 8

Job Purpose

• The Project Coordinator (South) will be responsible for coordinating and implementing the R-WVL Nigeria Project in five Southern locations Enugu, Lagos, Cross River.
• S/he will also provide technical and strategic support for national-level interventions and contribute to the overall success of the R-WVL Project.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Responsibilities:

• Work with the R-WVL project team to conduct Partnership Assessment Models of Local Women’s Rights Organisations (LWROs), networks, and movements in project states.
• Develop a comprehensive capacity development strategy and plans to address gaps identified during LWRO/network/movement assessments.
• Provide technical support and capacity strengthening for R-WVL Programme Officers 1 & 2 in report writing, concept note development, and proposal writing.
• Support the design, establishment, and maintenance of grant processing and management strategies, plans, flowcharts, tools, and trackers, ensuring they are functional and effective.
• Support the planning and successful delivery of the R-WVL Nigeria Annual Conference on Women’s Rights.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and hands-on support to LWROs/networks/movements to establish and enhance systems for planning, monitoring, and implementing initiatives that advance women’s and girls’ rights in Nigeria.
• Offer technical assistance to LWROs to build the capacity of Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) at LGA level for effective implementation of gender equality interventions.
• Support the granting process for LWROs/networks/movements and collaborate with the project management team to ensure compliance with grant agreements.
• Ensure timely and effective data collection on all activities implemented by LWROs, CBOs, networks, and movements at the state level.
• Support other ActionAid Nigeria units by providing technical reviews and inputs on women’s rights and gender equality deliverables.

Reporting and Accountability:

• Submit timely and detailed reports to the Project Manager reflecting progress towards achieving project outputs and objectives.
• Prepare concept notes for all programmatic activities for Line Manager’s approval.
• Submit situational reports and other ad-hoc documentation as needed or requested.
• Facilitate consistent and transparent sharing of project-related information among stakeholders.
• Document and share success stories, case studies, and lessons learned.
• Recommend new opportunities for collaboration and strategic engagement beyond the scope of the R-WVL Nigeria

Financial Management:

• Participate in the development of ActionAid Nigeria’s annual plans and budgets.
• Submit accurate financial reports on funds released for state-level activities, ensuring compliance with AAN’s financial standards.
• Support partners in preparing realistic budgets that are aligned with planned activities.
• Contribute to fundraising efforts through the development of concept notes and funding proposals.

Representation and Fundraising:

• Represent ActionAid Nigeria at the state and national levels, including attending key stakeholder meetings and policy dialogues.
• Present ActionAid Nigeria’s work at relevant conferences and professional forums focused on women’s rights and gender equality.
• Raise funds for women’s rights programming by developing and submitting proposals and implementing resource mobilization strategies.

Other Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in the internal ActionAid Nigeria Women’s Rights Technical Working Group (WR TWG) to support the implementation of the ActionAid Feminist Agenda.
• Contribute to ActionAid Nigeria’s Project Steering Committee meetings, providing updates on project performance and progress.
• Carry out any additional tasks as assigned by the Project Manager.

Persons Specifications
Education / Qualifications:

• First Degree in social sciences or Arts / Humanities
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is desirable
• Certification in Gender Development  is desirable
• Membership of a relevant professional institute is desirable

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years post-NYSC experience, including at least 4 years in a similar role within the development sector, with a strong focus on gender development and/or women’s rights
• Experience working with Nigerian CSOs in implementing women’s rights projects
• Proven experience managing grants at the state level
• Experience in media relations is desirable
• Experience in organizational capacity development, especially with civil society organizations is desirable

Skills / Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to provide practical solutions within tight deadlines
• Strong donor relationship management and accountability capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and build a high-performing team
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong multitasking and negotiation skills
• High level of numeracy and excellent program information management skills
• Strong mobilization, planning, and prioritization skills

Personal Qualities:

• High level of integrity, creativity, and initiative
• Team-oriented and able to work effectively in diverse environments
• Willingness to work additional hours when necessary
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently
• Committed to promoting ActionAid Nigeria’s mission, values, and feminist principles
• Demonstrated leadership potential

Key Relationships:

• Internal: Entire ActionAid Nigeria team
• External: Project partners, donors, civil society organizations, and relevant government agencies.

Application Closing Date
11th March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online