Project Associate (Abeokuta) at ReelFruit

The Project Associate will play a key role in coordinating all aspects of assigned projects, including planning, execution, documentation, reporting, and archiving, to ensure donor and investor funds are utilized accurately, transparently, and on time in line with agreed activities and milestones.

The role will work closely with internal teams and serve as the primary liaison between ReelFruit and donor organizations, ensuring effective communication, compliance, and stakeholder alignment throughout the project lifecycle. The Project Associate will also support stakeholder identification, contracting, and onboarding where required.

Duties & Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Execution


Support project planning, budgeting, and scheduling to ensure alignment with approved objectives, timelines, and deliverables
Coordinate internal project teams to ensure effective execution and timely achievement of donor-defined milestones
Initiate follow-up actions to ensure teams remain aligned with project plans and timelines


Donor Management & Reporting


Serve as the focal point for communication between ReelFruit and donor organizations
Develop and manage standardized reporting templates and a reporting calendar with clear internal and external deadlines
Track donor reporting requirements and submissions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
Manage regular communication with donors (weekly, monthly, quarterly, and biannual), as required


Monitoring, Evaluation & Documentation


Lead the development and execution of a monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) reporting framework
Track project performance data and ensure data integrity across reports and systems
Ensure all project documentation, records, and reports are properly archived within the Grants Management System


Stakeholder & Resource Management


Support the identification, contracting, and onboarding of external stakeholders, consultants, and support teams
Lead the execution of farm development and support initiatives under assigned projects
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery


Grants & Strategic Support


Support donor fund tracking, reconciliation, and granting-related processes
Provide assistance in strategy development and application planning for upcoming donor-funded projects


Educational Qualifications, Experience & Requirements


Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
Minimum of 3+ years' experience, preferably in donor reporting, project coordination, or grants management
Experience working within the agricultural value chain or development projects is an added advantage
Physical fitness and willingness to work outdoors and travel to project sites as required
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage cross-functionally
Strong numerical, analytical, and data management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, including data analysis and visualization
High attention to detail and comfort working with data-intensive reports
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines
Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask effectively, and work both independently and collaboratively
Knowledge of industry trends, tools, and best practices in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
Strong research, decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Sound cultural awareness and ability to work in multicultural and multiethnic environments
Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills
Ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure