State Coordinators at FHI 360

Job ID: 14749
Location: Nigeria-Zamfara State-Gusau, Birnin Kebbi
Supervisor: Implementation Director, MAPS Project

Position Summary:
Reporting to the MAPS Implementation Director, the State Coordinator (SC) shall oversee State level activities of MAPS. In this regard the SC shall provide leadership for the State MAPS team and coordinate the activities of MAPS across all program thematic areas in the State

Key Objective:
The State Coordinator will support the strengthening of program management and monitoring and evaluation capacity at state level, oversee the close-out and start-up in compliance with FHI 360 and donor requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities:

•     Lead the States MAPS team
•     Lead the development of MAPS State specific activity plans; drawing from the annual MAPS work plan and State malaria program operational plans.
•     To provide up-to-date inputs to the annual planning processes of MAPS.
•     To coordinate the implementation of the State MAPS team activities.
•     To contribute to the development and review of technical documents, reports, and materials for state specific implementation.
•     Foster a harmonious relationship between MAPS and State level government, donor partners and non-state entities.
•     Participate in technical meetings at state and national levels as determined by the Implementation Director to support state malaria programs.
•     Any other duties assigned by the Implementation Director.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

•     Knowledge of and prior experience with US Government rules, requirements, and regulations.
•     Ability to effectively work independently.
•     High-level organization and documentation skills, including the ability to track and manage the activities of others (subordinates).
•     Ability and willingness to travel outside of Base on a frequent basis.
•     Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, and Power Point.
•     Excellent diplomatic and communication skills, including strong written and oral abilities in English.

Job Summary / Responsibilities:

•     Provides technical assistance and support to programs. Collects, complies, and analyzes information relevant to programs. Provides administrative and project support, in addition to communication efforts related to program management and execution. Ensures compliance with internal and external regulations. Monitors budget for programs and develops monitoring system for reviewing project status. Ensures completion of program while adhering to budget, scope, and schedule requirements. Develops/Reviews work plans, prepares presentations, and supports other related program objectives and deliverables.
•     Provides support to program management such as troubleshooting, updates work plans, coordinates travel arrangements and monitors program activities.
•     Tracks performance against Financial Cost Objective (FCO) ID, project timelines, budget, objectives, and deliverables.
•     Facilitates communication by answering partner inquires and monitoring project websites.
•     Designs, implements, and coordinates specific program activities and may conduct research to achieve program goals.
•     Works with Project Manager and assists with developing budgets, proposals, managing grants, project materials, and information.
•     Collects, complies and analyzes information relevant to the program.
•     May provide administrative support to programs as needed by writing, reviewing, and translating reports on a quarterly basis.
•     Provides technical assistance and support to program. Reviews and contributes to work plans for one or many programs.
•     Documents and shares project accomplishments, challenges, and lessons learned among internal and external partners.
•     Serves as the liaison for internal units, such as finance, contracts, centers, etc.
•     Supports program/project teams administratively and technically to provide high quality deliverables to clients.
•     Develops reports, briefing papers, press releases, and presentations as necessary for one or multiple projects/programs.
•     Ensures timely implementation, and monitors project activities against work plans.
•     Identifies resource development opportunities and supports development of proposals.
•     Assists with budgeting and writing proposals.
•     Serves as the liaison with government officials, local communities, and other organizations.
•     Provides technical input to projects, including monitoring and evaluation.
•     Supervises and mentors staff and provides training on systems, policies, and regulations.
•     Leads projects/programs in coordination among project leaders. Oversees all aspects of the program.
•     Ensures integrity of design and implementation of program.
•     Provides timely and high quality work plans with programmatic, financial, technical reports.
•     Develops and monitors budgets. Ensures accountability of all project activities.
•     Ensures achievement of project performance objectives and deliverables.
•     Develops and maintains relationships with government agencies, and other organizations.
•     Represents organization in matters pertaining to the execution of the program.

Qualifications and Requirements:

•     A first degree in social, physical or health sciences
•     A post graduate degree in relevant field will be a strong added advantage.
•     Experience in health related work (especially malaria) or project management is essential
•     A minimum of 10 years post NYSC working experience in the relevant area with a minimum of 2 years at development sector with a program.
•     Experience working with government and donor funded program/development sector will be a strong added advantage
•     Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Word and Power Point required.
•     Good communication skills required.