Project Coordinator - Governance Watch (NYFF Catalyst Grant) at Alimat Care Foundation
Alimat Care Foundation (ACF), is a youth-led NGO established and incorporated in 2022.
- The organization actively advocates for the rights, welfare, and empowerment of women and girls in Northeast Nigeria, particularly in disadvantaged regions.
Background and Context
Alimat Care Foundation (ACF) is implementing a project funded by Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) titled: Governance Watch:
- Youth-Led Local Government Accountability Initiative in Northeast Nigeria.
- This initiative is designed to empower youth across the 6 Northeast states in Nigeria to hold local government officials accountable following the 2024 Supreme Court ruling on local government financial autonomy.
- Operating through the Northeast Governance Hub, the project deploys a three-phase strategy: Hub establishment and curriculum/scorecard development, youth training and LGA-level accountability dialogues, and multi-platform media amplification (GovernanceWatchNG) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
- To support the effective implementation of this project, ACF invites applications from qualified, committed, and value-driven individuals for the position of Project coordinator.
Position Summary
The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the overall operational management, quality execution, and field monitoring of the NYFF Catalyst Grant.
- He/She will lead project planning, supervise youth champion cohorts, manage relationships with partner CSOs and state government stakeholders, oversee media documentation, and ensure rigorous monitoring, evaluation, and donor compliance.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables
Project Implementation & Coordination:
Lead day-to-day execution of the three project phases across implementing states in line with the approved work plan and budget.
- Oversee the establishment and operational management of the Northeast Governance Hub at the ACF Adamawa office.
- Coordinate external consultants for the development of the LG Accountability Curriculum and Governance Scorecard tool.
- Coordinate the development of the Youth Governance Network framework and the event to launch the network.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in international relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field. (Master’s degree is an added advantage).
Experience:
Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in NGO project management, civic engagement, youth development, or governance programming in Northeast Nigeria.
- Demonstrated experience working on local government accountability, budget tracking, or electoral and/or governance projects.
- Proven experience working with young people.
- Proven track record in organizing multi-stakeholder workshops, accountability dialogues between right-holders and duty-bearers and managing sub-grants/partner CSOs.
Skills & Competencies:
Strong project planning, budget monitoring, and team leadership skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Hausa (knowledge of Fulfulde is an asset).
- Experience embedding Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) into field activities.
- Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
- Competency in standard office software (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Reports To: Program Lead
Duration: Full-time (8 Months)
Monthly Gross Salary: ₦350k
How to Apply
Applications should be sent via email to the email below with the job title as the subject of the email:
recruitment@alimatfoundation.ngo
All applications must be submitted on or before 12:00AM on 18 September 2026.
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