Project Assistant (Nigeria)

Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about clean energy and entrepreneurship? Do you enjoy supporting complex projects and working closely with diverse stakeholders to ensure programs run smoothly?

As Project Assistant – Nigeria, you will play a critical role in supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of clean energy programs in Nigeria. Working closely with the Program Manager and wider New Energy Nexus team, you will help ensure that project activities are implemented on time, within scope, and in line with donor and organizational requirements. Including working with micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and supporting them to become more resilient to climate shocks, contributing to the safeguarding of livelihoods, resilience of local economies, and reduction in climate-related losses.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing logistics and processes, and wants to contribute to impactful programs supporting clean energy startups, MSMEs, and workforce development in Nigeria.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Coordination & Implementation Support

• Support the day-to-day coordination of clean energy programs, including incubation, acceleration, and workforce development initiatives.
• Assist with the development and tracking of work plans, activity schedules, and project timelines.
• Coordinate logistics for workshops, boot camps, trainings, and events, including venues, materials, participant communications, and travel arrangements.
• Support program delivery activities focused on MSMEs, climate resilience, and energy access initiatives.

Monitoring, Reporting & Administration

• Collect, organize, and maintain project documentation, including attendance records, activity reports, and supporting evidence for donor compliance.
• Support data collection for monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) purposes.
• Assist with the preparation of donor reports, internal updates, and presentations.
• Track project expenditures and support budget monitoring in coordination with finance and program leads.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communications

• Support coordination with local partners, service providers, trainers, and consultants.
• Assist with communications and outreach to entrepreneurs, MSMEs, and ecosystem stakeholders.
• Support event communications, content preparation, and basic storytelling to showcase program activities and impact.
• Represent New Energy Nexus professionally in meetings and events as required.
• Support fundraising activities by assisting with proposal development, donor reporting inputs, and coordination of information required to help grow the number and scale of projects.

Operational & Team Support

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Program Manager and Director, Partnerships – Africa.
• Coordinate internal communication with global New Energy Nexus teams to ensure alignment and timely information sharing.
• Identify operational risks or implementation challenges and flag them proactively to management.