Job Position for Project Coordinator
Job Opportunity: Project Coordinator
Organisation: Self Help Africa
Location: Kano State, Nigeria (with regular travel to Kura, Garun Malam, and other project locations)
Employment Type: Full-time, fixed-term contract (18 months)
Reports To: Head of WASH Programmes
Application Deadline: October 25, 2026
About the Organisation
Self Help Africa is an international development organisation dedicated to reducing hunger, poverty, social inequality, and the impacts of climate change. By deploying community-led and sustainable approaches, we support communities in accessing clean water, enhancing livelihoods, and building resilient local systems.
About the Programme
Self Help Africa is implementing the Improving and Sustaining Safe Water Access and Water Security in Kano programme, proudly funded by The Coca-Cola Foundation.
This 18-month initiative aims to provide safe, reliable drinking water to approximately 217,500 people across 195 communities within the Kura and Garun Malam Local Government Areas. Key programme interventions include:
Rehabilitating non-functional water schemes.
Improving water quality via inline chlorination.
Strengthening rural water service delivery through a professionalised, performance-based maintenance model.
Enhancing local government WASH structures and collaborating with Local Area Mechanics.
Leveraging digital tools (such as mWater) for real-time facility functionality and service performance tracking.
Job Purpose
The Project Coordinator will spearhead operational, technical, and strategic leadership for the execution of the programme. The successful candidate will coordinate project staff, manage resources and activities, build robust partnerships with government and community stakeholders, and monitor overall performance to ensure project objectives are fully achieved within the approved work plan, budget, and donor standards.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Coordination & Management: Drive day-to-day implementation, coordinate project teams, and manage work plans and delivery schedules. Proactively track progress, spot bottlenecks, and apply corrective actions.
Technical Implementation & Quality Assurance: Oversee water facility assessments, rehabilitation, inline chlorination, water quality testing, and commissioning, alongside preventive maintenance frameworks.
Stakeholder Engagement: Foster strong collaborative relationships with Kano State RUWASSA, LGA WASH Departments, traditional leaders, community frameworks, and Local Area Mechanics.
MEAL & Reporting: Partner closely with the MEAL Officer to track indicators, verify field data, generate donor reports, and document actionable lessons.
Financial & Resource Management: Keep close oversight of expenditures relative to approved budgets, coordinate with finance/procurement teams, and ensure strict compliance with organisational and donor policies.
Team Leadership & Safeguarding: Mentor and coach team members while embedding values of transparency, inclusion, safeguarding, child protection, and the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential Requirements
A university degree in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related discipline.
At least 7 years of relevant project/programme management experience within an NGO or INGO, preferably focused on the WASH sector.
Demonstrated history of steering complex WASH programmes involving multiple stakeholders and locations.
Deep knowledge of rural water service delivery, facility functionality, preventive maintenance, and water quality management.
Proven ability to collaborate with government entities, local communities, and field teams.
Solid background in programme monitoring, reporting, budget control, and adaptive management.
Strong computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office tools.
Desirable Criteria
Experience in WASH systems strengthening, performance-based financing, professionalised maintenance models, or digital tools like mWater.
Familiarity with the local Kano State WASH landscape.
Language Requirements
Excellent written and verbal proficiency in both English and Hausa.
Core Competencies & Skills
Project planning, implementation, and coordination.
Leadership, team management, and problem-solving.
Budget monitoring, financial accountability, and report writing.
Uncompromising commitment to safeguarding, gender mainstreaming, and inclusion.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the official Self Help Africa vacancy portal:
Application Guidelines:
Complete the official Self Help Africa application form.
Combine your Cover Letter and CV into a single document of no more than 3 pages.
Application Deadline: October 25, 2026.
Note: This is a full-time, local recruitment position for an 18-month duration; no relocation assistance is provided. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
