Project Coordinator

About this role

The role is for a Project Coordinator within EYN Projects, a community-based NGO in Nigeria. The coordinator will oversee an integrated project that spans GBV, WASH, and food security and livelihoods, with disability inclusion as a central requirement. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and delivering activities, supervising teams, managing workplans and budgets, and ensuring safe, survivor-centred services while coordinating with communities and technical specialists. The organisation emphasizes data protection, inclusivity, reporting to donors, and representation at coordination meetings. The position requires coordination across multiple sectors with an emphasis on disability inclusion and safeguarding principles. Applications are invited from qualified candidates who meet the stated criteria; the process includes online application with a rolling review and a deadline of 19 October 2026.

What you would do

• Handle sensitive data in line with data protection and confidentiality protocols.
• Build relationships with local authorities, communities, and partner organisations.
• Draft monthly, quarterly, and final narrative reports for internal and external donors.
• Represent the organisation at coordination meetings and forums.
• Coordinate integrated delivery across GBV, WASH, and livelihoods with inclusion reflected in activities.
• Oversee delivery of GBV response/prevention, WASH infrastructure, and livelihoods interventions.
• Lead development and review of workplans and implementation schedules with disability inclusion.
• Promote safety, inclusivity and dignity for vulnerable groups.
• Identify capacity gaps and organise training on safeguarding, PSEA, and standards.
• Monitor budgets, activity progress, and milestones, addressing bottlenecks.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields (e.g., Humanitarian Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health, International Relations) or equivalent experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 3–5 years' experience coordinating multi-sector projects; experience in GBV, WASH or livelihoods is advantageous.
• Experience engaging disability-inclusion stakeholders is an asset.
• Experience with work planning, budgeting, and donor reporting.
• At least 5 years of humanitarian or development programming experience.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating with partners and communities.
• Experience applying disability-inclusive approaches in programmes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related tools.

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