Vacancies at Heart for Humanity Initiative (HHI)
JOB ALERT: PROJECT COORDINATOR – HEART FOR HUMANITY INITIATIVE (HHI)
Organisation: Heart for Humanity Initiative (HHI)
Position: Project Coordinator
Location: Dikwa, Borno State
Employment Type: Full-time, Fixed-term
Duration: 3 Months
Reports To: Programme Manager
Application Deadline: 13 November 2026
Heart for Humanity Initiative (HHI), a women-led and youth-driven national NGO, is recruiting a qualified and experienced Project Coordinator to support the implementation of a humanitarian project in Dikwa Local Government Area, Borno State.
HHI works to improve the well-being and resilience of vulnerable populations across Northeast and Northwest Nigeria through humanitarian assistance, human capital development and sustainable community-based interventions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will:
- Translate the project work plan into weekly field activity schedules.
- Coordinate field staff, volunteers and contractors, assign responsibilities and monitor task completion.
- Raise procurement and logistics requests on time and track the delivery of project materials and supplies.
- Oversee beneficiary registration, distributions and service delivery at the field level.
- Maintain effective working relationships with LGA officials, community leaders and humanitarian partners operating in Dikwa.
- Monitor project progress against targets in collaboration with the M&E Coordinator.
- Identify implementation challenges and report delays promptly.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, security and financial procedures.
- Prepare weekly field updates for the Programme Manager and Reporting Officer.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Applicants must possess:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Project Management or a related discipline.
- At least 3 years of experience coordinating humanitarian or development projects.
- Previous experience in Northeast Nigeria is highly desirable.
- Experience supervising field teams and working with community structures.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Strong planning, organisational and coordination skills.
- Excellent follow-up and problem-solving abilities.
- Good written and spoken English.
- Knowledge of Hausa or Kanuri is an added advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and email.
- Ability to work effectively in hard-to-reach locations.
OTHER VACANCIES
HHI has also indicated recruitment for the following positions:
- Programme Manager
- Finance and Compliance Officer
- Reporting Officer
- M & E coordinator
- Community engagement specialist
- Administration & logistics officer
- Gender, protection & safeguarding officer
Further details and specific requirements for these positions were not provided in the announcement.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Cover Letter.
Email: info@heart4humanityinitiative.org
Email Subject: Application – Project Coordinator
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 13 November 2026
IMPORTANT RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
- Heart for Humanity Initiative is an equal opportunity employer.
- Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
- The organisation maintains zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, fraud and corruption.
- Successful candidates will be required to sign the organisation’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy.
- Recruitment is completely free. No payment is required at any stage.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
