We are recruiting a Program Coordinator for our Client, a foreign government developmental agency in Abuja, Nigeria.

Job Summary

Proactively be engaged to ensure that our client meets the highest standards in compliance with our client’s operational policy and procedures thereby contributing to our client’s strategic objectives. Actively collaborate with team members.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct sector analyses, develop strategies, and implement technical cooperation, financial assistance (both grant aid and loan aid) projects, and facilitate public-private partnership projects on Private Sector Development and Peacebuilding.
• Administer long-term training programs in our client’s home country.
• Contribute to improved performance through achieving results, while receiving guidance from the staff designated by the Country Chief Representative.
• Take charge of part of the tasks of general affairs according to experience and abilities.
• Attend meetings organized by government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), donors, etc., in consultation with the staff designated by the Country Representative.
• Take charge of any special tasks assigned by the Country Representative.

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree.
• At least 2 years of work experience in the field of development assistance.
• Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Knowledge of professional business communication etiquette, including timely reporting, communication, and consultation.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications:
  • Word: Blind touch typing, alignment, font/size coordination, adjustment of margins and orientation, page section breaks, etc.
  • Excel: Automatic calculations, merge/wrap cells, sorting/filtering, creating tables and charts, hide/show rows and columns, etc.
  • PowerPoint: Preparing simple presentations and adjusting slide sizes.
• Basic knowledge and experience with communication tools such as Outlook, OneDrive, and WhatsApp.
• Strong sense of responsibility and professional discipline.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks flexibly, positively, and with initiative.

Important Note

Successful candidates will work with a reputable foreign government developmental agency and may be required to travel to the agency’s home country from time to time. Salary and conditions of service are attractive.