State Coordinator at Helen Keller International

Helen Keller International is a global health organization dedicated to eliminating preventable vision loss, malnutrition, and diseases of poverty. Cofounded by Helen Keller - and guided by her fierce optimism and belief in human potential - the organization delivers life-changing health solutions to vulnerable families where the need is great but access to care is limited. In the US, Africa, and Asia, Helen Keller’s proven, science-based programs empower people to create opportunities in their own lives and build lasting change.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: State Coordinator

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full time

Scope of the Position

• The State Coordinator will oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition programs within the assigned state.
• The successful candidate will work closely with local government officials, community leaders, and partner organizations to ensure effective program delivery.

Specific Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition programs within the assigned state.
• Manage project personnel in the state, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations.
• Provides clear documentation of programmatic achievements as well as required data and keep project senior management informed of state activities on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Take responsibility for management of the state project budget and all other resources under the direction of the Program Advisor.
• Ensure that project partners execute the project according to their respective project plans.
• Document project activities and ensure that all project information is appropriately secured.
• Monitor the progress of the project implementation and adjust as necessary to ensure the project remains on track and is successfully completed.
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of state project activities
• Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures and ensure that all financial records for the projects are up to date.
• Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of international standards as set by donor.
• Internally and when requested, support project research activities as required.
• Disseminate findings from research to support organizational learning and contribute to policy processing or development.
• Liaise and network with relevant partners and collaborators in the state to improve project visibility, coordination of activities and promotion of shared advocacy agenda.
• Build and maintain meaningful working relationships with both government and key project stakeholders at all levels to strengthen opportunities for advocacy and higher visibility.
• Represent the project at the state level.
• Effectively manage project resources and processes
• Cost effectiveness (Judicious use of available resources in the State)
• Responsiveness (Timeliness in delivering on internal processes such as reporting, request for information, promptness for meetings etc.).

Required Qualifications / Competencies

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Public Health, Nutrition, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management or a relevant field, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Familiarity with the local context and dynamics within the assigned state is desirable.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities with a demonstrated ability to build effective partnerships.
• Prior experience with USAID-funded programs or organizations strongly preferred.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed, integrated work environment.
• Proven experience in project coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and coordinate with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to program effectiveness and impact
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2023.