LGA Coordinator at Society for Women Development & Empowerment of Nigeria (SWODEN)

Job Title: LGA Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the implementation of project activities at LGA level in line with the project workplan and objectives.
• Ensure the timely delivery of life-saving services including case management, psychosocial support, referrals to medical and legal services, and provision of dignity kits.
• Support the establishment and management of Women and Girls Safe Spaces (WGSS) in both LGAs.
• Organize and facilitate community awareness sessions and dialogues focused on preventing and responding to SGBV.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the project team and local authorities, traditional leaders, service providers, and civil society organizations.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Gender Studies, Psychology, Public Health, Development Studies, or related field. A master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in humanitarian or development contexts, preferably with a focus on GBV or protection programming.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating activities in conflict-affected or rural communities.
• Experience working with survivors of sexual violence and knowledge of survivor-centred approaches.
• Familiarity with Katsina State, especially Kurfi or Mashi LGAs, is highly desirable.

Other Requirements:

• Nigerian citizenship or valid work permit.
• Strong commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confiden ality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Team player with excellent communication and management skills.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is on 30th June, 2025. Therefore, Qualified and interested candidates should send their updated Resume to: [email protected] and copy [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email. (E.g., “Job Title – SWODEN Contract Recruitment 2025”).

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted. 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://swoden.org/

Or
Send hard copies of their Applications to:
SWODEN Office,
Plot 112, Opposite Access Bank Tashan Mangwaro,
Kofar Kaura,
Katsina State.