Technical Coordinator at SOS Children's Villages Nigeria (SOS CV Nigeria)

SOS Children's Villages Nigeria (SOS CV Nigeria) is one of 136 Member Associations working under the umbrella of SOS Children’s Villages International, an international non-governmental social development organization. We have been active in Nigeria since 1973, with footprints across the country in: Isolo (Lagos State), Owu-Ijebu (Ogun State), Jos (Plateau State) Ibadan (Oyo State), Kaduna (Kaduna State) and Gwagwalada, (Federal Capital Territory).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Coordinator

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• The Technical Coordinator plays a crucial role in managing the technical aspects of projects as outlined in proposals. 
• This position involves supporting the development of work plans in relevant thematic areas and organizing various components of activities to foster collaboration and ensure efficient communication among team members and stakeholders. 
• The Technical Coordinator will also provide advisory services, ensuring compliance with approved plans while enhancing productivity and efficiency through innovative suggestions.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Coordination:

• Manage and oversee all technical aspects of projects, ensuring alignment with proposal objectives.
• Support the development of comprehensive work plans in relevant thematic areas, integrating input from team members and stakeholders.

Activity Organization:

• Organize project activities to facilitate collaboration and communication among team members and partners.
• Ensure that all components of the project are effectively coordinated, promoting synergy and reducing redundancy.

Advisory Functions:

• Provide expert information, advice, and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders on technical matters.
• Conduct assessments and analyses to determine the best course of action for project implementations.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure all project activities comply with approved plans, methodologies, and guidelines.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for project processes, outcomes, and compliance requirements.

Productivity Enhancement:

• Identify opportunities for increasing productivity and efficiency in project activities.
• Propose and implement innovative solutions to enhance project deliverables and outcomes.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Establish and maintain effective communication with project stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment of goals.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and discussions to address challenges and gather feedback.

Monitoring and Evaluation: - Assist in developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track project progress and impact.

• Analyze data and provide insights to guide decision-making and improve project efficiency.

Capacity Building:

• Support capacity-building efforts for team members and stakeholders in relevant technical areas.
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops to enhance knowledge and skills within the team.

Data Confidentiality: 

• Understanding data confidentiality principles is compulsory. Treat donor information gathered confidential and secure.

Safeguarding Policy: 

• Support in ensuring that all tasks are in compliance with the Safeguarding Policy Implementation in the Organization.

Requirements
Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Project Management, Environmental Science, etc.) (Master’s degree preferred).
• Proven experience in a technical coordination role within project management or relevant sectoral experience.
• Strong understanding of project work plans and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on innovative solutions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to provide strategic advice and recommendations effectively.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Strong leadership qualities and the ability to motivate and guide team members.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and capacity building.

Application Closing Date
4th March, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Details

• Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and motivation for applying. 
• SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a caring and protective environment, which promotes its core values, and prevents and addresses all forms of abuse and 
• exploitation. We strongly condemn all forms of child abuse and exploitation, be it within or outsideof our organization, and always respond to any case of proven, alleged or attempted abuse withinour sphere of influence according to its nature.
• SOS Children’s Villages is committed to creating and maintaining a safe working environment for our staff, the children and young people and the communities that we work for. 
• The organizationprohibits harassment, exploitation and abuses by or of any employee, supervisor, manager, child, young people, community, contractor, applicant, or other individual with whom SOS Children’sVillages employees come into contact by virtue of their work. 
• All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our prevention and protection against Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse policy. 
• In addition, SOS Children’s Villages apply a zero-tolerance concerning any fraud situation. The organization does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. 
• All successful candidates will be required to undergo background checks.