Program Coordinator - Ogun and Nasarawa at Pathfinder International

Job Purpose

• Provides administrative coordination and technical support to a functional area. Will assists the project staff in their work to improve the quality and timeliness of routine programmatic data, enters program or project data into the different databases, sources reference materials for staff and prepares reports, presentations and other technical and non-technical documents, supports the functional area with hiring consultants, organizing meetings and arranging travel.

Key Performance Areas

Major Activities / Responsibilities

Program/Project Tools, Materials Maintenance and Updates

• Works with staff to prepare manuals, documents, reports, presentations and other tools, and reviews and updates the materials. Helps staff source reference materials

Records Retention

• Manages filing, storage and tracking of hardcopy and electronic content and support templates and ensures availability of current information on related subjects.

Database Management, Collection and Analysis

• Supports staff with developing and formatting instruments for data collection and presentation. Assists staff with maintaining and updating the global database, analysis and preparing quarterly reports for research and evaluation projects.
• Activities and Events Coordination and Scheduling
• Coordinates all planning, bookings and logistics for activities and events, including the agenda, calendar, materials, registration with the participants and travel, both domestic and international, including lodging, transportation, and meeting accommodations.

Communications

• Manages incoming and outgoing calls and electronic communications for the program or project.

Processing, Filing and Auditing

• Serves as primary responder to audits, performance indicators and evaluations. Sets up and maintains files and forms in compliance with legal guidelines. Processes invoices for the functional area for submission to Finance for payment. Participates in compliance audits.

Subject Matter Expert

• Acts as subject matter expert for the assigned program/project or functional area systems.

Project Management and Participation

• Leads, manages or participates on cross-functional project teams.

Minimum Education and Work Experience:

• Diploma from a secondary education school.
• Prefer: bachelor’s degree, or a combination of education and experience that yields the minimally required key competencies.
• 3 years working in health development sector assisting non-government organization (NGO) or public-sector programs.
• Competencies/Attributes:
• Minimally Required Job-specific Competencies:
• Recordkeeping: Foundational knowledge of organizing, filling, and maintaining documents.
• Database Management, Data Entry and Reporting: Foundational knowledge of data entry and creation of reports. Ability to use and maintain databases. Ability to prepare reports to support projects.
• Travel, Meetings and Events Coordination: Ability to plan and coordinate activities, events, travel, and meetings.
• Data and Materials Maintenance: Ability to review, update and finalize materials.
• Filing and Record Keeping: Ability to file documentation and maintain records according to policy and procedures.
• Data Collection: Ability to develop and format instruments for data collection for project or program according to prescribed procedures.

Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:

• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Foundational knowledge of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services of assigned project and program.
• Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.
• Software Applications: Foundational skills using MS Office products, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Languages: Ability to speak and write using the local language and English language.
• Customer Service: Proven customer service skills.
• Organization, Planning and Multi-tasking: Advanced organizational and planning skills. Foundational project planning and project management skills. Proven ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.
• Confidentiality: Proven ability to maintain confidentiality on work-related issues.