State Program Coordinator at Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (NEPWHAN)

Position Summary

• The State Program Coordinator (SPC) will serve as NEPWHAN’s primary liaison in Ekiti State, overseeing the implementation, monitoring, and coordination of all state-level programmatic activities.
• The role is a mix of strategy execution, community engagement, stakeholder management, and real-time problem solving.
• The SPC will ensure that NEPWHAN’s interventions deliver results for communities, align with donor expectations, and foster inclusive, community-led development.

Key Responsibilities
Program Implementation and Coordination:

• Lead the execution of all NEPWHAN projects within Ekiti State, ensuring timely, quality, and cost-effective implementation.
• Coordinate activities with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), support groups, and partners across the HIV response ecosystem.
• Develop and maintain a work plan in alignment with national and donor strategies.
• Facilitate the scale-up of Community-Led Monitoring (CLM), rights-based advocacy, and HIV care and treatment interventions.

Stakeholder and Partnership Management:

• Serve as NEPWHAN’s representative at state-level technical and strategic forums.
• Build and sustain strategic relationships with SACA, SASCP, healthcare facilities, CSOs, development partners, and community networks.
• Provide technical and programmatic support to CBOs, ensuring compliance with NEPWHAN’s Code of Conduct, programmatic guidelines, and donor requirements.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Ensure robust data collection, analysis, and reporting in line with MEL frameworks.
• Monitor program performance against KPIs and flag implementation bottlenecks with solutions.
• Provide accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the national office and funders.

Team Leadership and Capacity Building:

• Provide oversight, mentorship, and supervision to CBO staff and volunteers.
• Conduct periodic training and supportive supervision to strengthen local capacity.
• Promote a high-performance culture rooted in accountability, innovation, and impact.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, donor regulations, and ethical standards.
• Track and mitigate risks, including safeguarding concerns, program misalignment, or reputational risks.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Project Management, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus).
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in program coordination, community development, or public health, preferably in the HIV/AIDS or human rights space.
• Proven experience working with marginalized populations, especially PLHIV-led networks.
• Solid understanding of the health governance landscape in Ekiti State and Nigeria.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong reporting, budgeting, and project management capabilities.
• Ability to lead with integrity, resilience, and a result-oriented mindset.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and systems leadership
• Community engagement and grassroots mobilization
• Result-based program management
• Political acumen and advocacy literacy
• Digital fluency (MS Office, Google Workspace, reporting platforms)
• Cultural competence and sensitivity to PLHIV issues.