Project Field Coordinator (Internal) at ZOA International

Job Title: Project Field Coordinator (Internal)

Purpose of the position

• The Project Field Coordinator is responsible for the Monguno Office Operations including overall implementation of the Mission East project which is being implemented and future projects in Monguno LGA, Financial Management, Administration, safety and security.
• You will manage, coordinate and supervise the project to ensure project goals and objectives are achieved in a timely, efficient, and effective way.
• The Project Filed Coordinator is based in Monguno with frequent traveling to the intervention sites.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Plan and ensure the effective implementation Of Mission East project, including coordination, timely preparation of activities with the project management team and strict compliance to humanitarian principles/standards (i.e, CHS, Sphere Standards, HAP, PSEA, etc).
• Ensure training and daily management of staff on the application of procedures and modalities. and on the correct use of appropriate systems & tools (i.e., data collection tools, ZOA Manager, RedRose, etc).
• Ensure that Mission East activities are implemented in compliance with the approved modalities, policies and sector standards.
• Coordinate project activities effectively, including coordination within the team, within the programme, with the local community, with the sector/other (I)NGOs and with Local Government Authorities (LGAs) and project accountability to beneficiaries and communities.
• Actively participate in and contribute to coordination activities (i.e., state and LGA level sector coordination meetings and activities, etc.)
• Undertake any required MEAL activities as outlined by the Manager of Programme Quality;
• Maintain and ensure proper on-line and off-line filing of all project related documentation relating directly to project activities to ensure accountability to donors and beneficiaries. This includes ZOA Manager and RedRose or any other Mission East tool.
• Prepare monthly cash requirement forecast for all project activities.
• Provide up-to-date and inclusive information on project activities as requested and report timely on all project activities, including progress, achievements, lessons learnt and challenges.
• Maintain systems of communication. monitoring, support, training, and accountability between management and field teams, ensuring consistency.
• Ensure that project performance is evaluated effectively, including coordinating internal and external performance reviews.
• Prepare evidence-based quality reports (donor reports, internal reports, coordination reports).
• Conduct both professionally and personally in such a manner as to positively contribute to ZOA’s goals and objectives, and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
• Other duties as assigned by PGM
• The candidate is expected to support the identity, vision, and mission of ZOA

Knowledge / experience

• University degree in relevant field
• Experience in cash based programming including digital CBT management (e.g. RedRose)
• Proven working experience of 3 — 5 years in project management of which at least I year in project management;
• Experience working in humanitarian context in deep field location
• Affinity with relief work and international NGO’s;
• Ability to write clear and concise reports;
• Knowledge in project cycle management and financial management
• Excellent in English in reading, writing and speaking;
• Good knowledge of local languages including Hausa and Kanuri (Shuwa-Arab an added advantage);
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word);

Skills/Attitude:

• Able to work in deep field locations (Monguno)
• Good communication skills (both written and verbal);
• Good planning and organizational skills;
• Good coordination skills;
• Accuracy;
• Flexibility and adaptability;
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Result-oriented
• Able to work effectively in a team setting and individually;
• Participative leadership;Ability to work in a multicultural setting.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 27th June, 2025. Therefore, Qualified and interested candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected]. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Website:
Official Job Website: https://www.zoa-international.com/careers

Note

• ZOA operates with an equal opportunities policy and is committed to diversity in the workplace.
• Qualified women and men, people of all nationalities and cultural backgrounds, and candidates with disabilities are welcome to apply.