National Coordinator

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Reconnect Health Development Initiative is hiring a full-time National Coordinator based in Abuja (FCT). The role combines senior operational leadership with hands-on involvement in fundraising, proposal writing, programme development, partnership building, and implementation across mental health and psychosocial support programmes. The postholder reports to the President and is accountable to the Board of Trustees.

• Senior operational leadership role in a Nigerian NGO focused on mental health and psychosocial wellbeing
• Full-time position based in Abuja (FCT)
• Hands-on involvement in fundraising, proposal writing, and programme delivery
• Reports to the President and is accountable to the Board of Trustees
• Requires turning community needs into fundable programmes and strong donor engagement

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National Coordinator at Reconnect Health Development Initiative ⏲ Sep 10, 2026, 11:07 AM ⋕ View all NGO & Humanitarian / Nonprofit Organizations jobs Reconnect Health Development Initiative (Reconnect-HDI) is a Nigerian non-governmental, non-profit organisation established in 2013 with a focus on improving mental health and psychosocial wellbeing and increasing access to psychological support and treatment. Reconnect-HDI works with individuals, communities, government institutions, development partners and other stakeholders to promote mental wellbeing, reduce stigma associated with mental illness, protect vulnerable populations and improve access to mental health and psychosocial services. Our work has included subsidised mental health treatment and rehabilitation, psychosocial support, support groups, gender-based violence interventions, training and capacity strengthening, advocacy and networking, and programmes addressing the psychological consequences of neglected tropical diseases. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: National Coordinator Location: Abuja (FCT) Employment Type: Full-time Sector: Mental Health / Psychosocial Support / Humanitarian & Development Reports to: President, Reconnect-HDI Accountable to: Board of Trustees The Opportunity Reconnect-HDI operates with a small core team. We are therefore looking for a National Coordinator who is prepared to combine leadership with direct, hands-on involvement infundraising, programme development, partnership building and programme delivery. The successful candidate should be able to identify a community or development need, turn it into a strong programme concept, identify potential funders, develop a compelling proposal and budget, engage donors and partners, and then lead the successful implementation and reporting of the programme. This is not a purely administrative or supervisory role. Reconnect-HDI is entering its next phase of development and is seeking an energetic, entrepreneurial and highly motivated National Coordinator to lead its programmes, fundraising, partnerships and organisational growth. Job Purpose A central expectation of the role is to help Reconnect-HDI develop a sustainable pipeline of funded programmes and strategic partnerships. Given the organisation's lean structure, the National Coordinator is expected to be a hands-on leader who personally contributes to programme development, proposal writing, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, implementation and reporting. The National Coordinator is the senior operational lead of Reconnect-HDI and is responsible for coordinating the organisation's programmes, people, partnerships, fundraising and day-to-day activities. The postholder will work closely with the President and Board to translate Reconnect-HDI's strategic objectives into practical programmes and measurable outcomes. The National Coordinator will have four major priorities Fundraising & Resource Mobilisation: The National Coordinator will be expected to build relationships with foundations, development agencies, government institutions, corporate organisations, international NGOs and other potential funders and partners. Proactively identify Nigerian and international funding opportunities and personally lead the development of high-quality concept notes, Expressions of Interest, grant applications and funding proposals. Programme Development & Delivery: Develop innovative, evidence-based and fundable programmes aligned with Reconnect-HDI's mission and remain directly involved in their planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Partnerships & Organisational Growth: Build strategic relationships with government, donors, NGOs, development partners, universities, health institutions, corporate organisations and communities and identify opportunities for collaborations, consortium bids and joint programmes. Leadership: Provide effective day-to-day leadership to the Reconnect-HDI team while remaining an active member of that team. This is a role for someone who wants to help build an organisation rather than simply administer an established one. Key Responsibilities: Fundraising & Resource Mobilisation Fundraising and resource mobilisation will be a central responsibility of the National Coordinator. The postholder will: Follow up submitted applications and maintain engagement with prospective funders. Develop and maintain an active funding pipeline and application calendar. Explore grants, institutional funding, CSR partnerships, sponsorships and other appropriate funding mechanisms. Regularly review donor portals, foundations, government programmes, development agencies, corporate CSR opportunities and other potential funding sources. Build and maintain relationships with prospective donors and funding partners. Proactively identify appropriate Nigerian and international funding opportunities. Personally lead or make a substantial contribution to high-quality concept notes, Expressions of Interest and grant proposals. Develop proposal budgets, logical frameworks, implementation plans and supporting documentation. Identify consortium and collaborative funding opportunities. Work towards annual resource-mobilisation objectives agreed with the President and Board. Programme Development The National Coordinator will: Develop practical and innovative programme concepts in response to identified needs. Identify health, mental health, psychosocial, humanitarian and development needs consistent with Reconnect-HDI's mission. Conduct or coordinate needs assessments and stakeholder consultations. Identify opportunities to expand, replicate or diversify successful programmes. Develop project proposals, implementation plans, budgets and monitoring frameworks. Convert programme ideas into structured, measurable and fundable projects. Ensure programmes are evidence-based, needs-driven and capable of demonstrating measurable impact. Programme Management & Delivery The National Coordinator will remain directly involved in programme implementation and will: Lead and coordinate implementation of Reconnect-HDI programmes and projects. Ensure programmes are delivered according to approved objectives, budgets, timelines and donor requirements. Identify implementation difficulties and take timely corrective action. Develop detailed implementation plans, milestones and timelines. Prepare and review programme and donor reports. Allocate responsibilities: and monitor agreed actions. Track programme activities, expenditure, outputs and deliverables. Document achievements, outcomes, challenges, impact and lessons learned. Participate in field activities, workshops, stakeholder meetings, training and community engagements where required. Partnerships & External Relations The National Coordinator will: Develop partnerships with Nigerian and international NGOs, universities, health institutions, professional organisations and corporate bodies. Strengthen Reconnect-HDI's profile and credibility within the mental health, health, humanitarian and development sectors. Attend relevant technical meetings, conferences, working groups and networking events. Build strategic relationships with relevant federal and state ministries, departments and agencies. Represent Reconnect-HDI professionally with government agencies, donors, NGOs, development partners, communities and other stakeholders. Identify opportunities for joint programmes and consortium applications. Donor & Grant Management The National Coordinator will: Maintain appropriate grant documentation and reporting systems. Ensure donor-funded projects comply with approved proposals, budgets and contractual requirements. Identify and escalate significant grant or compliance risks. Maintain appropriate communication with donors and implementing partners. Coordinate narrative reports and donor updates. Monitor grant expenditure, programme deliverables and reporting deadlines. Coordinate donor visits, programme reviews and evaluations. Financial & Operational Oversight The National Coordinator will: Promote value for money and responsible use of charitable resources. Work with finance/administrative personnel to prepare and monitor programme and organisational budgets. Monitor expenditure against approved budgets. Ensure appropriate accountability for organisational and donor resources. Support financial forecasting and programme budgeting. Ensure compliance with relevant organisational, regulatory and donor requirements. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning The National Coordinator will: Use evidence to improve programme implementation and future programme design. Ensure appropriate objectives, outputs, outcomes and indicators are established for programmes. Document lessons learned and successful approaches. Ensure appropriate programme data are collected and documented. Coordinate programme reviews and evaluations. Monitor programme performance against agreed targets. Team Leadership & Organisational Management The National Coordinator will: Build appropriate project teams as new programmes and funding are secured. Hold regular programme and team review meetings. Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to Reconnect-HDI staff. Coordinate the work of staff, consultants, volunteers and project personnel. Provide regular organisational and performance reports to the President and Board. Establish clear responsibilities, priorities and performance expectations. Provide supervision, coaching and performance feedback. Promote collaboration, accountability, initiative and professionalism. Who We Are Looking For The successful candidate will be entrepreneurial, resourceful and results-oriented, with substantial experience: in NGO, health, humanitarian or development programming. Of particular importance is a demonstrable track record of personally developing funding proposals, concept notes and grant applications and contributing to the successful mobilisation of funding, grants, partnerships or other resources. Candidates should ideally have: Experience: developing project concepts, budgets, workplans and donor reports. Experience: in mental health, psychosocial support, public health, humanitarian response or community development would be an advantage. Demonstrable experience: in fundraising, proposal writing, grant applications and resource mobilisation. A Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, International Development, Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Administration, Project Management, Health Sciences or another relevant discipline. Experience: coordinating teams and working in environments where senior staff remain operationally involved. Experience: working with donors, government institutions, NGOs, development agencies or corporate partners. Approximately 5–7 years or more of relevant professional experience, including significant responsibility for programme development and delivery. A Master's degree or relevant professional qualification would be an advantage. Experience: managing donor-funded projects. The Ideal Candidate We are particularly interested in someone who is: Able to lead a small team while remaining an active member of that team. A relationship builder– confident engaging donors, government, companies, communities and development partners. A strong proposal writer– able to convert ideas into compelling and fundable projects. Entrepreneurial– actively looks for opportunities rather than waiting for them. Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities. Committed to integrity, accountability, safeguarding and responsible use of charitable resources. Results-oriented– focused on measurable outcomes rather than activity alone. A strong written and verbal communicator. Hands-on– comfortable moving between strategy, fundraising, programme delivery and day-to-day problem solving. Comfortable taking initiative and working independently. Salary N900,000 - N1,000,000 monthly. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following to: careers@reconnecthdi.org using the job title as the subject of the mail. A current CV. A covering letter explaining their suitability for the position. Details of their personal involvement in successful fundraising, grant applications or resource mobilisation, including the approximate value of funding secured where appropriate. A summary of two programmes or projects they have personally helped develop and implement. Note Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a practical programme-development and proposal-writing exercise as part of the selection process. Work Location: In person. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Application Deadline: 1st November, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Abuja National Coordinator job vacancies in Nigeria