State Coordinator at Helen Keller International

Scope of the Position

The State Coordinator will oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition programs and other projects in the state. The successful candidate will work closely with state and 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 projects budgets and all other resources under the direction the supervisor.
• 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 donors.
• Internally and when requested, support projects 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 Helen Keller at different projects meeting 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/FCDO/EU-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.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to travel regularly to the project sites (21 LGAs of Adamawa state) and other states as required by supervisor.