- Company: Save the Children Nigeria
- Location: Borno, Nigeria
- Job type: Full-time
- Deadline: 2026-10-20T16:33:00
About the role
Save the Children is seeking a Program Operations Coordinator to support effective programme delivery across the BAY states. This position focuses on strengthening programme operations, reporting, PRIME adoption, data quality, and project start-up processes. You will work closely with Programme Managers, MEAL, and Operations teams to ensure timely, compliant, and high-quality implementation of humanitarian programmes.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with Awards Management, program, and MEAL teams to ensure all humanitarian project reports are completed on time and reviewed by relevant stakeholders.
- Support field-based teams with report writing and develop staff capacity for donor-level documentation.
- Work with the rapid response team to initiate emergency responses across the BAY states.
- Monitor monthly transaction lists and budget versus actuals for all active budgets.
- Support proposal development by sharing context-specific information and ensuring risk assessments are completed.
- Ensure effective monitoring of humanitarian awards, including reviews of PRIME RAG status, IPTT, and BvAs.
- Standardize reporting templates and data collection tools across the BAY states.
- Track open purchase orders and support the start-up of new projects.
- Facilitate knowledge management by ensuring documents are stored compliantly and conducting training for staff and partners.
- Act as the focal point for member and VIP visits, managing schedules and coordination.
Requirements
- University Degree in a related academic discipline or equivalent work experience.
- Three years’ experience working with a nongovernmental organization in a humanitarian setting.
- Strong ability to write clear, well-argued assessments and project reports.
- Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills and experience in preparing successful funding proposals.
- Excellent communication skills, with high proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Computer literacy and experience using programme management systems, preferably PRIME.
- Ability to work flexibly in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances.
- Commitment to Save the Children’s aims, values, and principles.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the link below. The application deadline is 20th October, 2026, at 4:33 PM.
