Area Coordinator - Katsina At Malteser International
Malteser International is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta.
For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world.
- Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work.
- In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.
- For our work in Katsina State, Nigeria, Malteser International is looking for a qualified Area Coordinator – National Position.
- The Area Coordinator provides strong leadership for MI’s programme in Katsina, ensuring sustained support to staff in planning and implementing WASH, MPCA, and other emerging needs.
- They ensure understanding and compliance with international and donor standards and facilitate strong coordination among MI staff to achieve programme deliverables.
The role also includes maintaining close coordination with all stakeholders, monitoring the overall context, and escalating issues to the Senior Coordination and Management Team.
Main Responsibilities:
Project Planning & Implementation
Jointly work with Country Office Technical staff to develop an actionable, realistic and detailed implementation plan, aligned to aims, and objectives of planned and ongoing projects.
- In close coordination and robust collaboration with MI Senior Management and Coordination Team, ensure smooth implementation of project activities as per the agreed detailed implementation plan.
- Work closely with, the MI Country Programme Coordinator in oversighting the roll-out of the project monitoring plan, ensuring that agreed performance indicators are realised.
- In close collaboration with Technical MI staff, ensure high-quality programme, including compliance to donor standards, as well as adequate participation of beneficiaries and accountability mechanisms.
Monitor changes in context including security, ensure shared analysis with the project partners and cascade any issues for consideration with the MI Senior and Coordination Team
- Lead Area planning for future complementary projects.
- Compliance
- Ensure key project deliverables, i.e., reports, and relevant donor guidelines are complied with.
- In close coordination with the Programme Administrator, ensure compliance with MI and donor operational guidelines, i.e., logistics, finance, and human resources.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, Knowledge, and Experience
University master’s degree in social sciences, business, or technical disciplines, and a minimum 5 years’ experience with an INGO in a developing or humanitarian context
Strong experience in project management, coordination, and partnership management, including leading diverse operational and programme teams.
- Proven ability to manage field teams, supervise multidisciplinary staff, and work effectively with partners to deliver innovative programmes.
- Demonstrated analytical, systems-thinking, and decision-making skills with the ability to see the big picture and provide sound judgment in complex contexts.
- Experience in budget oversight, security and safety management, and familiarity with logistics, procurement, finance, and HR procedures.
- Strong communication abilities with proven capacity to work effectively with local governments, NGOs, UN agencies, and community stakeholders; contextual knowledge of Northwest Nigeria is an advantage.
- Proactive, solutions-oriented, results-driven, committed to MI values and standards, and able to perform effectively in stressful, hostile, and deep-field environments.
What we offer:
Start Date: March 2026
Duty Station: Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria
Duration of contract: 1 year
Salary expectation: Salary according to the MI salary scale
Other benefits: Group Life Insurance Premium, Health Insurance Package (Single/Family plan), 13th Month pay
- Annual leave + Compensation Leave + Academic Leave + Wedding Leave + Compassionate Leave – applicable
- If you are interested in this position, please apply online at our job portal before the closing date, 12th March 2026.
How to Apply
Interested applicant can apply via this link
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