Project Officer at Ghali Humanitarian Aid Initiative

ByMuhuddin Samaila

Ghali Humanitarian Aid Initiative (GHAI) is a humanitarian and development-focused organization committed to supporting vulnerable individuals and communities through relief, empowerment, and sustainable programs. We work with partners, local stakeholders, and community leaders to deliver transparent, effective aid and measurable impact.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

  • A Project Officer (also known as a Project Coordinator) serves as the operational backbone of a project.
  • While a Project Manager focuses on high-level strategy and leadership, the Project Officer handles the daily tactical tasks required to keep the project on schedule, within budget, and aligned with its goals.

Key Responsibilities
The role is highly administrative and coordination-heavy:

  • Progress Tracking: Monitoring project milestones, updating schedules, and ensuring the team meets deadlines.
  • Documentation: Maintaining the project “paper trail,” including meeting minutes, status reports, resource lists, and risk registers.
  • Budget Monitoring: Tracking expenses against the approved budget to prevent overspending.
  • Stakeholder Liaison: Acting as a central point of contact for team members, vendors, and partners.
  • Logistics: Organizing meetings, workshops, and travel arrangements for project staff.
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Sector-Specific Nuances:

  • Non-Profit (NGO): Focuses on donor compliance, grant-funded project reporting, and community-level implementation (e.g., health or education programs).
  • Private Sector: Often centered on IT upgrades, construction, or business process improvements with a focus on ROI and efficiency.

Core Requirements & Skills

  • Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, or a field related to the specific industry (e.g., Engineering, Public Health) is standard.
  • Experience: Usually requires 2–5 years of experience in administrative or coordination roles.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and project management software like Asana, Trello, or Microsoft Project.
  • Certifications: Early-career professionals often seek the CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management), while more experienced officers may hold a PRINCE2 Foundation certification.

Application Closing Date
6th March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@ghaliaid.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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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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