Project Coordinator, Youth Entrepreneurship & Innovation Jobs
Project Coordinator, Youth Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Organization: Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)
Location: Hybrid / Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Job Type: Fixed Term | Full-Time
Sector: Non-profit Organizations | NGO Coordination Platforms
Salary: Competitive (Starting from NGN 14,550,552 per year)
About the Role
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition is leading a multi-stakeholder initiative aimed at creating dignified employment opportunities for Nigerian youth under 35 across agrifood value chains.
GAIN is seeking a Project Coordinator, Youth Entrepreneurship & Innovation to support the development of youth-led agribusinesses and startups that bring innovation into Nigeria’s agrifood sector.
The role will drive incubation, mentorship, and access-to-finance initiatives that help transform innovative ideas into viable and scalable enterprises.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate implementation of youth entrepreneurship and innovation programme activities
- Facilitate mentorship, coaching, and Business Development Services (BDS) for young entrepreneurs
- Support innovation challenges, hackathons, and pitch competitions
- Collaborate with partners to scale digital tools for productivity, traceability, and market access
- Build partnerships with innovation hubs, universities, accelerators, and development agencies
- Coordinate technical partnerships with agritech and digital solution providers
- Deliver training on entrepreneurship, business models, innovation management, and digital skills
Requirements
- Experience in entrepreneurship development, innovation management, or MSME support programmes
- Experience working with startups, accelerators, or digital transformation initiatives
- Strong project management experience, particularly with innovation grant programmes
- Familiarity with agribusiness ecosystems and value chain development
Contract Duration
2-Year Fixed Term Contract (subject to funding)
Deadline
17 March 2026
Apply here:
https://recruitment.cezannehr.com/shared/job/project-coordinator-youth-entrepreneurs-47d09/
