LGA Coordinator, Kokona, Nasarawa

About the Role

Evidence Action is a premier global non-profit organization dedicated to scaling proven, cost-effective interventions that drastically improve the lives of millions. We are currently looking for a motivated and community-oriented LGA Coordinator to oversee our day-to-day program implementation, stakeholder engagement, and monitoring activities within Kokona, Nasarawa State. Working closely with the State Coordinator and local health authorities, you will play a pivotal role in bridging our health initiatives with the communities that need them most.

• Coordinate daily program activities across assigned wards, health facilities, and communities within Kokona LGA.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with LGA health teams, primary healthcare coordinators, and community leaders.
• Support the accurate collection, verification, and timely reporting of caregiver data and digital reminder tracking.
• Facilitate the onboarding, training, and continuous engagement of community vaccination ambassadors.
• Monitor the rollout of targeted incentives and assist in documenting eligible participants according to project guidelines.
• Identify operational bottlenecks, community misconceptions, or implementation gaps and escalate them promptly to the State Coordinator.
• Conduct regular field monitoring visits and submit concise weekly activity reports.

• Minimum of a National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), or Bachelor Degree in Public Health, Community Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related fields.
• At least one (1) year of proven experience in community-based program implementation, public health, immunization, or primary healthcare.
• Demonstrated ability to engage diverse community stakeholders and manage volunteer networks.
• Basic digital literacy, including proficiency with smartphones, mobile data collection tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with fluency in relevant local languages.
• Current residency in Kokona LGA with deep familiarity with local terrain and community structures is strongly preferred.

• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful, evidence-based public health interventions at the grassroots level.
• Professional development and capacity-building opportunities within a dynamic global organization.

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