State Coordinator at CCFN - Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria

SUMMARY JOB DESCRIPTION/ROLES
The State Coordinator will coordinate the implementation and monitoring of sub-grants to civil society organizations (CSOs) in Kebbi State. He\She will manage the process of developing, reviewing and implementing CSO work plans and budgets, and provide technical assistance and training as appropriate to CSO partners in collaboration with technical team leads, to ensure that high standards of program quality are established and maintained. The State Coordinator works closely with the Senior Program Manager, the M&E Associate, the Finance and Compliance Associate and other SHARE staff members to ensure that CCFN and partner CSOs meet their deliverables for Kebbi State and submit programmatic and financial documentation in a timely manner. He\She represents CCFN at meetings with the State authorities and other technical forums.

PERSON SPECIFICATION/REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A development professional with a minimum of 4 years of program management at supervisory level in a reputable NGO.
• Experience working with CSOs and building CSO capacity is desirable.
• Must have good understanding of Northern Nigerian culture including language
• This position requires excellent communication (written and oral), people skills and the ability to manage and motivate diverse teams.
• Computer proficiency in Word, Excel,Outlook and Power point is essential.
• A postgraduate level qualification in a development-retated area will be an advantage.
• Must be prepared to reside in Kebbi but preferably an indigene of Kebbi State.