About Malteser International
Malteser International has been working in Nigeria since 2017. In Northeast Nigeria and more specifically in Borno State, MI is currently active in the WASH sector for improving the lives of both the IDP population as well as the host communities. The WASH activities focus on improved access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene. They include NFI distribution, solarization of boreholes, rehabilitation of hand pumps, construction of latrines and hygiene promotion. Malteser International thereby applies a participatory, gender sensitive and inclusive approach.
Title:Area Coordinator – National Position
Location:Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria
- Start Date: March 2026
- Duration of contract: 1 year
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of realistic, detailed implementation plans aligned with project objectives, ensuring smooth and timely delivery of activities.
- Oversee project monitoring plans, ensure achievement of performance indicators, maintain high programme quality, donor compliance, and beneficiary accountability mechanisms.
- Monitor contextual and security developments, conduct shared analysis with partners, and escalate critical issues to Senior Management for decision-making.
- Ensure adherence to donor and MI operational guidelines, including reporting, finance, logistics, and HR compliance in coordination with relevant departments.
- Represent MI in sector and coordination meetings, maintain strategic relationships with NGOs, UN, government, and communities, and support visibility and future project development.
- Manage and supervise project staff, strengthen team coordination and performance, and ensure adherence to organizational standards and policies.
- Oversee area programme budgets, monitor expenditure against approved budgets, and collaborate with finance to ensure sound financial management.
Qualification 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.
Application Dealine: 12 March 2026
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and Qualified candidates should use link below to Apply.
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