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Project Coordinator at Heart for Humanity Initiative – Dikwa, Borno
Heart for Humanity Initiative seeks a full-time Project Coordinator for a three-month fixed-term assignment in Dikwa LGA, Borno State. Reporting to the Program Manager, the coordinator will manage daily field implementation and supervise the Community Engagement Specialist, Building / Construction Engineer and field volunteers.
Key responsibilities
- Translate the project work plan into practical weekly field schedules.
- Assign and monitor the work of field staff, volunteers and contractors.
- Request procurement and logistics support early enough to meet field delivery plans.
- Oversee field-level beneficiary registration, distributions and service delivery.
- Coordinate with local government authorities, community leaders and operating partners in Dikwa.
- Review progress with the M&E Coordinator and escalate delays promptly.
- Ensure activities follow safeguarding, security and financial controls.
- Provide weekly field updates to the Program Manager and Reporting Officer.
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Project Management or a related field.
- At least three years coordinating humanitarian or development work, preferably in northeast Nigeria.
- Experience supervising field personnel and collaborating with community structures.
- Strong organisation, planning, follow-up and problem-solving skills.
- Good written and spoken English; Hausa or Kanuri is advantageous.
- Competence with Word, Excel and email, and ability to operate in a hard-to-reach location.
Contract: Fixed-term, full-time appointment for three months.
How to apply
Send your CV and cover letter by email, using the exact subject “Application – Project Coordinator”.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The organisation prohibits sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, fraud and corruption. Successful candidates must sign its Code of Conduct and safeguarding policy. No recruitment fee is charged.
Closing date
13 November 2026
Email your application to info@heart4humanityinitiative.org.
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About the employer
Heart for Humanity Initiative (HHI) is a women-led, youth-driven Nigerian nonprofit supporting communities affected by conflict, poverty and inequality. Working in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states and parts of northwestern Nigeria, the organisation provides humanitarian assistance, supports human capital development and strengthens community systems and resilience.
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