JOB DESCRIPTION:
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Location:
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Employment
Type: Full-Time
Reports
To: Executive Director
About the Role
B A Gladiators is
recruiting on behalf of our client, a community-focused NGO that supports
vulnerable individuals and communities through humanitarian aid, education,
empowerment, outreach and advocacy. The Program Coordinator will plan,
coordinate and deliver the organization's programs, especially its yearly Sweet
Fragrance program, from planning through execution, documentation and
evaluation. The role also covers finding funding and grants and applying for
them.
Key Responsibilities
Program delivery: Plan
and run programs, outreaches, workshops and events, with work plans, schedules,
budgets and logistics.
Goodwill outreach: Identify beneficiary households and communities, coordinate distribution of
donations and relief items, and keep records of beneficiaries and outcomes.
Competitions: Organize the educational and music competitions, including registration,
judges, venues, prizes, publicity and event-day logistics.
Funding and grants: Research
available grants and funding opportunities, then prepare and submit
applications, proposals and concept notes.
Sponsors and
partners: Identify and approach sponsors, businesses, churches
and partners; build relationships, follow up and coordinate sponsor
recognition.
Stakeholders: Work with beneficiaries, community leaders, schools, volunteers and partners,
and represent the organization at meetings and events.
Reporting and
budgets: Write program, donor and sponsor reports, keep
accurate records, and track spending against approved budgets with the finance
team.
Requirements
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in development studies, Social
Sciences, Public Administration, Project Management, Education or a related
field. A postgraduate or professional qualification is an advantage.
· 2 to 4 years' experience coordinating programs or
projects, ideally in an NGO, charity or community-based organization.
· Experience in event coordination, fundraising,
sponsorship or grant writing is an advantage.
Key Skills
· Strong planning, organization and time management.
· Excellent written and spoken communication, including
proposal writing.
· Relationship-building and stakeholder management.
· Problem-solving and attention to detail.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google
Workspace.
· Basic knowledge of monitoring, evaluation and data
management.
· Willingness to travel within Port Harcourt and to
program locations.
Ideal Candidate
Organized, proactive
and community-minded, with a real interest in humanitarian and development
work. Comfortable working with people and events, approaching sponsors and
funders, and working under pressure.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in development studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Project Management, Education, or a related field
- Postgraduate or professional qualification
- 2 to 4 years of experience coordinating programs or projects, ideally in an NGO, charity, or community-based organization
- Experience in event coordination, fundraising, sponsorship, or grant writing
- Strong planning, organization, and time management skills
- Excellent written and spoken communication, including proposal writing
- Relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
- Problem-solving and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
- Basic knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, and data management
- Willingness to travel within Port Harcourt and to program locations
What We Do
BA Gladiators Limited focuses on empowering talent and creating opportunities by combining recruitment, HR advisory, and compliance-informed workforce solutions to help organizations build stronger teams and careers.
