Project Coordinator (South), Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership (R-WVL) – Nigeria Project at ActionAid (AA) Nigeria

ByMuhuddin Samaila

ActionAid (AA) Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, which is a global alliance of organisations working towards achieving a world without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys the right to a life with dignity. As a large and visible development organisation, we work in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and America. Our expertise lies in community-led approaches to development and working through partnerships with the poor and other grass root organisations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Coordinator (South), Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership (R-WVL) – Nigeria Project

Job ID: act-06324
Location: Abuja
Responsible to: Project Specialist, R-WVL Nigeria Project
Line Management: RWVL Programme Officer 1
Grade: 8

Job Purpose

  • The Project Coordinator (South) will be responsible for coordinating and implementing the R-WVL Nigeria Project in five Southern locations Enugu, Lagos, Cross River.
  • S/he will also provide technical and strategic support for national-level interventions and contribute to the overall success of the R-WVL Project.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Responsibilities:

  • Work with the R-WVL project team to conduct Partnership Assessment Models of Local Women’s Rights Organisations (LWROs), networks, and movements in project states.
  • Develop a comprehensive capacity development strategy and plans to address gaps identified during LWRO/network/movement assessments.
  • Provide technical support and capacity strengthening for R-WVL Programme Officers 1 & 2 in report writing, concept note development, and proposal writing.
  • Support the design, establishment, and maintenance of grant processing and management strategies, plans, flowcharts, tools, and trackers, ensuring they are functional and effective.
  • Support the planning and successful delivery of the R-WVL Nigeria Annual Conference on Women’s Rights.
  • Provide mentoring, coaching, and hands-on support to LWROs/networks/movements to establish and enhance systems for planning, monitoring, and implementing initiatives that advance women’s and girls’ rights in Nigeria.
  • Offer technical assistance to LWROs to build the capacity of Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) at LGA level for effective implementation of gender equality interventions.
  • Support the granting process for LWROs/networks/movements and collaborate with the project management team to ensure compliance with grant agreements.
  • Ensure timely and effective data collection on all activities implemented by LWROs, CBOs, networks, and movements at the state level.
  • Support other ActionAid Nigeria units by providing technical reviews and inputs on women’s rights and gender equality deliverables.
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Reporting and Accountability:

  • Submit timely and detailed reports to the Project Manager reflecting progress towards achieving project outputs and objectives.
  • Prepare concept notes for all programmatic activities for Line Manager’s approval.
  • Submit situational reports and other ad-hoc documentation as needed or requested.
  • Facilitate consistent and transparent sharing of project-related information among stakeholders.
  • Document and share success stories, case studies, and lessons learned.
  • Recommend new opportunities for collaboration and strategic engagement beyond the scope of the R-WVL Nigeria

Financial Management:

  • Participate in the development of ActionAid Nigeria’s annual plans and budgets.
  • Submit accurate financial reports on funds released for state-level activities, ensuring compliance with AAN’s financial standards.
  • Support partners in preparing realistic budgets that are aligned with planned activities.
  • Contribute to fundraising efforts through the development of concept notes and funding proposals.
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Representation and Fundraising:

  • Represent ActionAid Nigeria at the state and national levels, including attending key stakeholder meetings and policy dialogues.
  • Present ActionAid Nigeria’s work at relevant conferences and professional forums focused on women’s rights and gender equality.
  • Raise funds for women’s rights programming by developing and submitting proposals and implementing resource mobilization strategies.

Other Responsibilities:

  • Actively participate in the internal ActionAid Nigeria Women’s Rights Technical Working Group (WR TWG) to support the implementation of the ActionAid Feminist Agenda.
  • Contribute to ActionAid Nigeria’s Project Steering Committee meetings, providing updates on project performance and progress.
  • Carry out any additional tasks as assigned by the Project Manager.

Persons Specifications
Education / Qualifications:

  • First Degree in social sciences or Arts / Humanities
  • Master’s degree in a relevant field is desirable
  • Certification in Gender Development  is desirable
  • Membership of a relevant professional institute is desirable

Experience:

  • Minimum of 7 years post-NYSC experience, including at least 4 years in a similar role within the development sector, with a strong focus on gender development and/or women’s rights
  • Experience working with Nigerian CSOs in implementing women’s rights projects
  • Proven experience managing grants at the state level
  • Experience in media relations is desirable
  • Experience in organizational capacity development, especially with civil society organizations is desirable
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Skills / Abilities:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to provide practical solutions within tight deadlines
  • Strong donor relationship management and accountability capabilities
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and build a high-performing team
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong multitasking and negotiation skills
  • High level of numeracy and excellent program information management skills
  • Strong mobilization, planning, and prioritization skills

Personal Qualities:

  • High level of integrity, creativity, and initiative
  • Team-oriented and able to work effectively in diverse environments
  • Willingness to work additional hours when necessary
  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently
  • Committed to promoting ActionAid Nigeria’s mission, values, and feminist principles
  • Demonstrated leadership potential

Key Relationships:

  • Internal: Entire ActionAid Nigeria team
  • External: Project partners, donors, civil society organizations, and relevant government agencies.

Application Closing Date
11th March, 2026.

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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