ECHO Project Consortium Coordinator at ACF
ECHO Project Consortium Coordinator – Sokoto
Company Overview
Action Against Hunger is a global nonprofit working to end hunger and support vulnerable communities through programs in health, nutrition, WASH, food security, and social protection.
Job Summary
The ECHO Project Consortium Coordinator will lead and coordinate the implementation of the SHIELDS project across multiple states, ensuring strong collaboration among partners, high quality delivery, and alignment with donor objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination and Management
Lead and manage project teams ensuring proper induction and performance evaluation
Monitor partner budgets and address under or overspending
Ensure effective data management and timely reporting
Support local partners in implementation and planning
Represent the consortium in meetings and with stakeholders
Governance and Implementation
Ensure compliance with governance structures and donor requirements
Develop and implement program strategies and plans
Coordinate communication and collaboration among partners
Oversee financial management and sub award administration
Lead coordination meetings and steering committees
Project Delivery and Reporting
Ensure timely and quality delivery of project outcomes
Monitor and evaluate project activities using MEAL frameworks
Validate reports and key milestones
Ensure integration of gender and other cross cutting themes
Quality and Accountability
Conduct field visits to assess project implementation
Ensure compliance with international standards and guidelines
Promote community participation and feedback mechanisms
Ensure proper handling of complaints and responses
Support learning and knowledge sharing across the project
Communication and Representation
Coordinate relationships with partners and stakeholders
Develop advocacy and communication strategies
Represent the project at public events and forums
Maintain strong relationships with authorities and institutions
Human Resources and Capacity Building
Support recruitment and onboarding of project staff
Supervise and evaluate team members
Develop training and capacity building plans
Promote gender inclusion in recruitment and project delivery
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, International Relations, Political Science or related field
Master’s degree preferred
Minimum of 5 years experience in humanitarian or development programs
Experience managing consortium based projects
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Knowledge of donor compliance especially ECHO
Experience working in Northern Nigeria or similar environments
Location
Sokoto Sokoto State Nigeria
Application Deadline
March 22 2026 at 5:00 pm
Benefits
Full health care coverage
Access to e learning platform
Maternity and paternity leave
Compassionate leave
Creche facilities
Application Link
https://acfinternational.applytojob.com/apply/wzynQp734G/ECHO-Project-Consortium-Coordinator
