State Coordinator at Helen Keller International

Scope of the Position

The State Coordinator will oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition programs within Kebbi-Sokoto 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. 
• 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 LGAs within Kebbi-Sokoto states as needed.

Success Profile

• Able to work with minimal supervision and able to meet up set deadlines. 
• Ability to use the Internet and computer software such as Microsoft Office, Outlook etc
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and be a good team player.
• Demonstrate excellent personal integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to speak the local language is highly desirable and an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel to remote areas.