Career Position for Program Coordinator at Women for Women International (WfWI)
Position: Program Coordinator
Organization: Women for Women International (WfWI)
Location: Plateau State, Nigeria (Coverage: Bokkos and Jos East LGAs)
Employment Type: Contract
Application Deadline: September 25, 2026
About Women for Women International
Since 1993, Women for Women International has supported over 533,000 marginalized women in war- and conflict-affected countries. We provide resources, skills, and opportunities to help women survivors improve their livelihoods, health, decision-making, and economic self-sufficiency.
Role Overview
The Program Coordinator provides strategic and operational oversight for a community-led Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention initiative across Bokkos and Jos East LGAs. This position manages stakeholder engagement, coordinates community dialogues, oversees GBV champions, and directs the implementation of the Community-led GBV Prevention Framework—ensuring all activities remain inclusive, conflict-sensitive, safeguarding-compliant, and aligned with donor standards.
Key Responsibilities
Program Planning & Implementation: Develop work plans, manage activity timelines, and coordinate the Community-led GBV Prevention Framework, including community feedback and dissemination.
Stakeholder Engagement & Mobilization: Map community structures (churches, mosques, traditional councils) and lead engagements with Paramount Rulers, traditional leaders, women’s groups, and CBOs.
GBV Prevention & Capacity Building: Supervise GBV champions, support safe spaces and referral pathways, and convene high-level roundtables with government and community leaders.
Consultant & Partner Oversight: Guide consultants developing the GBV Prevention Framework to ensure community input is integrated, collaborating closely with internal MERL, finance, and logistics teams.
Monitoring, Documentation & Budgeting: Track program metrics, manage project budgets, address emerging operational risks, and compile donor-ready reports.
Team Supervision: Mentor, coach, and evaluate GBV champions and project staff while maintaining safeguarding protocols.
Qualifications & Experience
CategoryRequirements
EducationBachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Gender Studies, International Development, or related field (Postgraduate degree preferred).
Experience10+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years in NGO/INGO project coordination focusing on GBV prevention, gender equality, or community development.
Core CompetenciesExperience in conflict-affected regions, engaging traditional/faith leaders, managing budgets, and implementing social norms change initiatives.
Languages & SkillsFluent in written and spoken English and oral Hausa. Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit an updated CV, Cover Letter, and Three Professional References via email.
Email: nigeriajobs@womenforwomen.org
Subject Line: Program Coordinator
Deadline: September 25, 2026
Note: Applications must clearly highlight experience in GBV prevention, stakeholder engagement, and work within conflict-affected or fragile communities.
