Project Coordinator Job at GRM International

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Job Title: Project Coordinator

Company: GRM International

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: MBA/MSc/MA  

Experience: 7 years

Location: Kaduna, Nigeria

Job Field: Administration / Secretarial   Project Management  

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Palladium develops and delivers solutions that create positive impact for communities, businesses, societies and economies. We transform lives and create enduring value by working with governments, corporations and non-profit organisations.Palladium is built on the idea that progress will be supported by four key pillars:

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International Development

Strategy Execution Consulting

Impact Investment

Training and Events

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We create positive impact through more than 100 current projects with more than 2000 employees operating in over 90 counties.Palladium is seeking a Project Coordinator to be based in Kaduna, Nigeria.

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Working under the supervision of Washington, DC and Abuja-based Palladium staff, the successful candidate will provide overall coordination for the Kaduna VRBFP project. In addition, s/he will be responsible for carrying out training activities and providing technical assistance for the successful execution of all training and workshop activities.

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Primary Responsibilities: – Liaise and coordinate with the Kaduna State Ministry of Health (SMOH) on project activities and staff selection for supportive supervision training. – Coordinate trainings and workshops for key audiences on VRBFP: SMOH staff (supportive supervision), master trainers (training of trainers, ToT), and health personnel at primary and secondary public and private facilities. – Train and manage short-term consultants engaged to deliver VRBFP trainings to cadres of health personnel at public and private facilities.   – Provide family planning subject matter expertise/technical assistance and oversight in the execution of trainings and workshops. – Manage production of materials in support of VRBFP Facility Action Plans, as required. – Provide on-going support and technical assistance to SMOH staff (e.g. during supportive supervision site visits), master trainers, and trained facility staff via on-site and virtual/telephone support. – In coordination with Washington DC-based Research Advisor, provide oversight of Research Coordinator. – Liaise with Abuja-based Finance and Administration Manager as needed to ensure smooth project implementation and management. – Document project processes and impacts. – Hold weekly debrief sessions with Washington, DC and Abuja-based Palladium personnel and provide updates on the progress of project implementation.

Work with Washington, DC and Abuja-based Palladiums staff to write a comprehensive project report. – Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned. – Liaise with Abuja- and DC-based staff as necessary. – DurationPeriod of Employment: January 2015 – May 2017 (17 months)

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Minimum Education and Experience Required: – Minimum of a Master's degree in Public Health, Sociology, Community Development or other related discipline from a recognized institution. – At least 7 years of professional experience, particularly in the areas of project management and training/capacity development. – Experience with FP service delivery preferred. – Knowledge of rights-based family planning principles a plus. – Experience managing effective relationships with the Government of Nigeria, specifically the Kaduna SMOH. – Knowledge of the public and private delivery system for FP services in Kaduna State. – Experience managing donor-funded projects. – Excellent English language communication skills. – Ability to communicate effectively and negotiate persuasively with high level decision makers. – Willing and able to travel within Kaduna state to support project activities.

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