About the Role
The Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Coordinator to lead the day-to-day management and implementation of the HORTISUN project. In this vital role, you will provide strategic, technical, and operational leadership to ensure project activities align with AfDB/FAPA implementation guidelines and WEWE's high standards of fiduciary compliance, ultimately empowering vulnerable communities and agricultural value chains in Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities- Provide strategic and technical leadership for all project components, ensuring activities are on schedule and within budget.
- Prepare comprehensive annual work plans, operational budgets, and procurement plans in collaboration with the project team.
- Oversee financial management, procurement processes, and strict compliance with AfDB/FAPA and WEWE guidelines.
- Ensure effective coordination among implementing partners, MSMEs, government stakeholders, and the Tomato Community of Practice.
- Lead the preparation of accurate quarterly progress reports, annual implementation reports, mission briefs, and the final project completion report.
- Manage, mentor, and supervise project staff to maintain high performance and ensure robust gender and youth inclusion across all interventions.
- Represent HORTISUN in donor coordination forums, stakeholder meetings, and relevant agricultural value chain events.
- Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Rural Development Studies, or Project Management.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in managing donor-funded agricultural development projects.
- Demonstrated experience working with MSMEs, private sector actors, and public institutions.
- Strong familiarity with African Development Bank (AfDB) or other multilateral donor procedures.
- Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and report-writing skills.
- Fluency in English with a strong working knowledge of Hausa preferred.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and NGO industry standards.
- Opportunity to create lasting social impact and empower marginalized communities in Nigeria.
- Professional development and leadership growth within a reputable non-governmental organization.
- Collaborative and mission-driven work environment with national and international exposure.