Project Coordinator  Kaduna State

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE) HORTISUN Project in Kaduna State is actively recruiting for a Project Coordinator position in  Kaduna State. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Project / Management sector looking to advance their careers in Nigeria's dynamic job market.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile: • Experience Level: 7 years • Educational Background: Master or equivalent • Industry Focus: Project / Management • Location Preference: in  Kaduna State

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS IN NIGERIA Project managers like Project Coordinator ensure successful delivery of organizational initiatives in Nigeria. This role is critical for achieving strategic objectives and driving development projects.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS This role in Project / Management offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations in Nigeria.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE When applying for this Project Coordinator position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 7 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Master • Specific achievements in the Project / Management field • Any certifications or specialized training • Proficiency in relevant software and tools

🌍 NIGERIA JOB MARKET CONTEXT The Project / Management sector in Nigeria continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. With Nigeria's growing economy and increasing foreign investment, this position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE), a non-profit organization headquartered in Abuja,  has received grant funding to implement the Horticultural Supply Chain for Smallholder Farmers (HORTISUN) Project in Kaduna State, Nigeria.  We are inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Location: Kaduna State, Nigeria

Employment Type: Full-time Project Summary

Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE), a non-profit organization headquartered in Abuja, has received grant funding the Fund for African Private Sector Assistance (FAPA), through the African Development Bank (AfDB), to implement the Horticultural Supply Chain for Smallholder Farmers (HORTISUN) Project in Kaduna State, Nigeria.

The project seeks to enhance the competitiveness, resilience and inclusiveness of Nigeria’s horticulture sector, with particular emphasis on the tomato value chain in Kaduna State. Specifically, HORTISUN aims to increase productivity, reduce post-harvest losses and promote sustainable agribusiness models through youth- and women-led micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

Using a Market Systems Development (MSD) approach, the project will work with relevant market actors and leverage the capacities of MSMEs to achieve sustainable impact, scalability and replication. The project will be implemented over a period of 24 months, from September 2026 to August 2028.

The Project Coordinator will lead the day-to-day management, coordination, and supervision of all project activities, ensuring alignment with AfDB/FAPA implementation guidelines and WEWE’s fiduciary systems.  He will provide overall technical, managerial, and operational leadership for the effective implementation, coordination, and reporting of the HORTISUN project in line with AfDB/FAPA standards. He will report to the Executive Director, WEWE

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Provide strategic and technical leadership for all project components. Prepare annual work plans, budgets, and procurement plans in collaboration with the project team. Supervise field implementation, ensuring that activities are on schedule and within budget. Oversee financial management, procurement, and compliance with AfDB/FAPA and WEWE guidelines. Ensure effective coordination among implementing partners, MSMEs, and government stakeholders. Lead the preparation of quarterly progress reports, annual implementation reports, and mission briefs. Attend Tomato Community of Practice (TCoP) meetings and facilitate project steering committee meetings and ensure decisions are implemented. Represent HORTISUN in donor coordination forums, and value chain events. Manage and mentor project staff to maintain high-performance standards. Ensure gender and youth inclusion in all project interventions. Support visibility and knowledge-sharing activities, including success stories and lessons learned.

Deliverables

Approved work plans and budgets. Quarterly and annual project progress reports. Mission and supervision reports. Consolidated project completion report with key lessons and impacts. Functional TCoP and Partnerships.

Qualifications and Experience

Master’s degree in agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Rural Development Studies, Project Management. At least 7 years of progressive experience in managing donor-funded agricultural development projects. Strong leadership, coordination, and stakeholder management skills. Demonstrated experience in working with MSMEs, private sector actors, and public institutions. Excellent communication, report writing, and presentation skills. Familiarity with AfDB or multilateral donor procedures is an advantage. Fluency in English and working knowledge of Hausa preferred.

14th September, 2026. Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive curriculum vitae and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining their suitability to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Kindly note that WEWE reserves the right to conclude this recruitment process once a suitable individual is selected. Only shortlisted individuals will be contacted. DISCLAIMER:Please note that participating in this recruitment process with the Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organisation (WEWE) does not constitute the issuance of a contract or agreement, nor does it commit WEWE to cover any costs associated with your participation in the recruitment process. The decision to recruit short-term or long-term personnel rests solely with WEWE. WEWE reserves the right to hire or not hire anyone at all from this recruitment process it is subject to a merit review process, considering factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, value for money, availability of funds, and other relevant considerations. For equity purposes, WEWE upholds equity.