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, girls, traditional leaders, 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Location: Damaturu, Yobe
Employment Type: Contract

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a detailed project work plan, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Lead and manage the project team, ensuring clear communication, task delegation, and effective teamwork.
• Oversee the construction/rehabilitation of boreholes and sanitation facilities.
• Coordinate hygiene promotion activities and marketing of toilet facilities.
• Liaise with government officials, local communities, and stakeholders to ensure project acceptance and sustainability.
• Manage project budget and ensure all expenditures are compliant with donor regulations.
• Prepare and submit timely progress reports (monthly, quarterly, and final) to donors and management.
• Monitor project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor project progress and address any challenges. 
• Document lessons learned and best practices throughout the project cycle.

Qualifications

• University degree in Public Health, Water Resources Engineering, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in managing WASH projects.
• Proven experience in project planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Experience working in conflict-affected areas (advantageous).
• Fluency in English and Hausa language is a must.

Application Closing Date
10th April, 2024.

How to Appy
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications (Cover letter and CV in a single file and in PDF format) to: [email protected] Using the job title as the subject of the mail.
Or
Submit Application (Cover letter and CV in a single file) at:
The Head Office location:
No 5 Yola Road, Jimeta,
Adamawa State.

Note

• 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 referees, whereas 1 must be from the latest Employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
• Applications should be addressed to: Human Resource Officer.
• Only 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 will not considered.
• J-HF considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, gender, colour, religion, age, marital status, or disability.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• 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 and PLWDs are strongly encouraged to apply.