State Project Coordinator at Helen Keller International

Qualification:

• A basic first degree in the social sciences, public health or development studies;
• Post degree qualification in program management or equivalent;
• Basic technical knowledge on mass drug administration for elimination & control of PCT NTDs
• Basic knowledge on types of trachoma and the ‘’SAFE’’ strategy for trachoma eradication by the year 2020 is also preferable
• Experience of managing an eye health or neglected tropical diseases program, would be an added advantage

Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Program Manager NTDs, the Project Coordinator oversees the formulation, execution, monitoring and evaluation of all NTDs project within HKI to ensure consistency with the project priorities and outcomes.

Reports directly to: Program Manager NTDs

Specific duties include:

Program Planning

• Facilitate the creation and implementation of a detailed work-plan which identifies and sequences activities needed to successfully implement the project in the most cost-effective manner and ensure project objectives are met in line with national policies, HKI’s goals  and donors requirement;
• In collaboration with key stakeholders, facilitate the development and roll out of partner specific NTD action and implementation plans in HKI supported states
• Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise and regularly review the schedule as required.

Program Management

• Ensure HKI program 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 make adjustments as necessary to ensure the project remains on track and is successfully implemented;
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of all NTD projects;
• Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures & ensure that all financial records for the projects are up to date;
• Program Monitoring & Evaluation
• To implement and/or develop Monitoring and Evaluation tools according to HKI and donor standards;
• 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 external evaluations on the outcomes of these projects as established during the planning phase and as required.
• Disseminate findings from evaluations to support organizational learning and contribute to policy processing or development;

Advocacy and Strategic Alliances

• Build and maintain meaningful working relationships with both government and key project stakeholders at all levels in order to strengthen opportunities for advocacy and higher visibility;
• Develop relationships with other NGDOs to support the delivery of NTD activities, including NGDOs in the Water and Sanitation sector;
• Represent HKI towards local partners and at other appropriate fora;
• Carry out additional tasks, as requested by the Country Director or any other senior officer(s).

Competencies Required:

• Demonstrates technical knowledge pertaining to job requirement
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Able to work under pressure with minimal supervision and able to meet up deadlines.
• Ability to use computer software such as Microsoft office, internet.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and a good team player.
• Exhibit strong leadership and decision making skills
• Possess demonstrated excellent personal integrity and confidentially