About the Role
Evidence Action is a premier global non-profit organization dedicated to scaling proven, cost-effective interventions that drastically improve the lives of millions. We are currently looking for a motivated and community-oriented LGA Coordinator to oversee our day-to-day program implementation, stakeholder engagement, and monitoring activities within Kokona, Nasarawa State. Working closely with the State Coordinator and local health authorities, you will play a pivotal role in bridging our health initiatives with the communities that need them most.
Key Responsibilities- Coordinate daily program activities across assigned wards, health facilities, and communities within Kokona LGA.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with LGA health teams, primary healthcare coordinators, and community leaders.
- Support the accurate collection, verification, and timely reporting of caregiver data and digital reminder tracking.
- Facilitate the onboarding, training, and continuous engagement of community vaccination ambassadors.
- Monitor the rollout of targeted incentives and assist in documenting eligible participants according to project guidelines.
- Identify operational bottlenecks, community misconceptions, or implementation gaps and escalate them promptly to the State Coordinator.
- Conduct regular field monitoring visits and submit concise weekly activity reports.
- Minimum of a National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), or Bachelor Degree in Public Health, Community Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related fields.
- At least one (1) year of proven experience in community-based program implementation, public health, immunization, or primary healthcare.
- Demonstrated ability to engage diverse community stakeholders and manage volunteer networks.
- Basic digital literacy, including proficiency with smartphones, mobile data collection tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with fluency in relevant local languages.
- Current residency in Kokona LGA with deep familiarity with local terrain and community structures is strongly preferred.
- Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
- Opportunity to contribute to impactful, evidence-based public health interventions at the grassroots level.
- Professional development and capacity-building opportunities within a dynamic global organization.