Project Officer Microfinance at Development Exchange Centre

ByMuhuddin Samaila

Development Exchange Centre (DEC) is a Non-Governmental Organisation that is non-partisan, non-profit, and established in 1987. It is Incorporated by Trust with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)- (IT/Cert: 10826). The organization has an overarching mandate of providing socio-economic development services to women, groups, communities, and NGOs[1]. DEC’s Head Office is in Bauchi State, and it is currently operational in all Northern States of Nigeria including FCT, Enugu, and Cross Rivers States, with a staff strength of 868 permanent employees. DEC’s socio-economic enhancement programs cut across several sectors that touch the basic fabric of its target beneficiaries and include education, health, economic/livelihoods, water/environment, good governance & peacebuilding, and microfinance.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Officer Microfinance

Location: Bauchi
Employment Type: Full-time

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Job Purpose

  • The Project Officer will plan, coordinate, and execute microfinance projects across designated states, ensuring delivery within time, budget, and quality standards.
  • The role includes stakeholder management, risk monitoring, performance tracking, and reporting.Job fair promotions

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and oversee end to end implementation of microfinance projects
  • Define scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines
  • Monitor project progress and manage risks
  • Ensure delivery within budget and quality standards
  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation
  • Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders
  • Report project performance to management and donor partners
  • Support strategic planning and continuous improvement

Qualifications and Experience

  • Minimum of First Degree or HND
  • 3 to 5 years experience in project management preferably in microfinance, banking, or financial services
  • Professional certifications such as PMP, ITIL, Agile, or Scrum are an advantage
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools
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Application Closing Date
12th March, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV and cover letter in a single Word document or PDF file to: hr_recruitment@dexcentre.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

  • DEC is an equal opportunity employer. Application is free of charge.
  • Only applications submitted through the stated channel within the specified period will be considered.
  • Women and persons with special needs are encouraged to apply.
  • Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis.
  • Reports of any request for payment or gratification should be sent to whistleblowing@dexcentre.org .

Sama’ila Muhuddin is a dedicated Registered Nurse and humanitarian professional with over seven years of frontline experience. Since May 2018, he has served with prominent international non-governmental organizations, including Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Holland, Spain, France projects and ALIMA, responding to emergencies and providing critical care in some of the most challenging humanitarian settings.

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