Programme Coordinator at One Health and Development Initiative (OHDI)
One Health and Development Initiative (OHDI) is a nonprofit organization committed to advancing human, animal, environmental, and ecosystem health through the One Health approach.
- Since 2019, we have been implementing impactful programs that drive sustainable development through advocacy, research, education, and community engagement across Africa.
Location: Abuja
Position Summary:
The Programme Coordinator will be responsible for translating OHDI’s goals and objectives to advance responsible and sustainable aquaculture in Nigeria.
The role will support the rollout and practical application of fish welfare guidelines and responsible aquaculture practices; capacity strengthening for farmers, government officials, inspectors, and other value-chain actors; public- and private-sector partnerships; farm improvement and verification; digital solutions and data systems; market access opportunities; and programme monitoring, research, and learning across priority aquaculture-producing states.
- The successful candidate will be expected to work with a high degree of initiative, ownership, and independence, identifying opportunities, developing implementation pathways, engaging stakeholders confidently, coordinating multiple workstreams, supervising junior programme personnel, addressing implementation challenges, and ensuring that activities progress from planning to measurable outcomes for fish welfare and responsible, sustainable aquaculture.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide leadership and coordination across the following areas:
Programme Coordination and Implementation:
Coordinate day-to-day implementation and expansion of the AFIWEL Programme across priority states.
- Translate fish welfare guidelines, policies, and programme frameworks into practical state- and farm-level activities.
- Develop and track implementation plans, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder commitments.
- Identify and prioritise implementation opportunities based on aquaculture production, government readiness, potential impact, and opportunities for sustainable change.
- Identify implementation challenges and develop practical solutions to ensure activities progress to measurable results.
Promote an integrated One Health approach connecting fish welfare with aquatic animal health, biosecurity, responsible antimicrobial use, food safety, environmental sustainability, and farm productivity.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should possess:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries, Aquaculture, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Marine/Aquatic Sciences, Agriculture, One Health, Development Studies, or a related field.
- A relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
- At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in aquaculture, fisheries, animal health/welfare, agricultural development, food systems, or related programmes.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating programmes involving multiple stakeholders and field-level implementation.
- Experience engaging government institutions, farmers/producer organisations, private-sector actors, and/or development partners.
Experience coordinating training, workshops, field activities, or capacity-strengthening programmes.
Essential Competencies:
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
Initiative and Ownership: Ability to independently identify priorities, develop next steps, and move activities from planning to implementation.
- Programme Coordination and Execution: Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple states, stakeholders, activities, and deadlines while delivering results.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Confidence engaging government officials, farmers, technical professionals, private-sector actors, and institutional partners.
- Problem-Solving and Adaptability: Ability to identify implementation challenges, develop practical solutions, and respond effectively to emerging opportunities.
- Leadership and Teamwork: Ability to supervise and mentor junior staff while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Communication: Strong written, verbal, reporting, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
- Results and Data Orientation: Ability to track implementation progress, use data to inform decisions, and maintain focus on measurable programme outcomes.
Integrity and Professionalism: Strong judgement, accountability, and respect for organisational policies and institutional processes.
Deadline: Not Specified
How to Apply
Interested applicant can apply via this link
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