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

  • Mar 12, 2026
  • Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
  • Full-time
  • Programmes
  • act-06324

ActionAid is an anti-poverty agency that prioritises work with people living in poverty and exclusion; promoting values and commitment in civil society, institutions and Governments with the aim of achieving structural changes in order to eradicate injustices and poverty in the world. ActionAid Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, an International Non-Governmental organisation registered in The Netherlands with its headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa. ActionAid International works in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.

ActionAid Nigeria is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the Programme Coordinator (South), R-WVL position. 

Below is the job description for the role:

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

Responsible to:         Project Specialist, R-WVL Nigeria Project

Location:                    Country Office, Abuja

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.

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.

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.

Key Relationships

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

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

Skill/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

ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from young people, women, persons with disability and candidates from the Northeast and Northwest are particularly encouraged.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 11th March 2026. While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.

 

ActionAid is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) in line with our Child Safeguarding policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse; and Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse at Work Policy and Overarching SHEA and Safeguarding Policy; as well as our zero-tolerance approach to Safeguarding concerns.

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