State/TA Coordination Lead (Taraba) at Talent Lab Limited

Objectives

The State/TA Coordination Lead will work with the national and state teams to achieve three key objectives:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for ACCESS implementation at the state level
• Coordinate between government stakeholders, technical partners, and field teams.
• Guide action planning, resource alignment, and stakeholder reporting in pursuit of improved SRH outcomes.

Roles and Responsibilities

The State/TA Coordination Lead will be responsible for the following activities:

Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

• Develop and maintain a state-level stakeholder map and relationship tracker.
• Build and maintain relationships with state stakeholders, and other partners to ensure progress in program objectives Lead engagement with SPHCB, LGA RH coordinators, PHC officers, and development partners. Convene monthly and quarterly coordination/review meetings.
• Serve as primary point-of-contact between state stakeholders and the SCIDaR central team.

Program Implementation Oversight

• Support LGA teams in rolling out project interventions (e.g., FP/PAC services).
• Monitor implementation timelines and escalate bottlenecks to the central program team.
• Track logistics and resource deployment across intervention facilities.

Reporting, Communication, and Documentation

• Coordinate the development of comprehensive project reports and state implementation summaries, including quarterly reports
• Develop reports and presentations and ensure timely and accurate reporting to internal and external stakeholders with guidance from the central team and Program Manager
• Document progress reports and engagements with key stakeholders

Learning and Knowledge Sharing

• Facilitate knowledge sharing and learning within the organization by ensuring documentation of best practices, lessons learned, and success stories during program implementation.
• Support the organization of workshops, seminars, and other platforms for sharing insights and experiences.
• Represent the ACCESS program at RMNCAH+N TWG meetings and other key forums.

Organizational Support/Team coordination

• Participate in routine technical problem-solving sessions with the program leadership and relevant stakeholders to brainstorm implementation challenges and align on decisions to guide the path forward
• Develop weekly work plans and travel itineraries for consideration and approval by program manager Oversee program field officers and other support staff to ensure completion of deliverables and tasks
• Contribute to business development efforts and proposal development through desk work and research with guidance from Manager

Deliverables include:

• Regular stakeholder engagement and activity summary reports.
• Approved state and LGA workplans and review meeting minutes.
• TWG and coordination meeting reports.

Required skills and competencies

• Strong coordination, diplomacy, and facilitation skills.
• Deep understanding of Nigeria’s PHC structure and SRH program implementation.
• Process management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of local language(s) is an added advantage.
• Good understanding of result-based management principles, including setting SMART objectives, tracking progress against indicators, and conducting evaluations to assess program effectiveness and impact
• Computer usage skills with proficiency in Microsoft® Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Fast learner, open to learning from peers, subordinates, and supervisors collaboratively and at a rapid pace
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships, facilitate discussions, and manage stakeholder expectations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and an ability to think critically, apply logical reasoning, and propose data-driven recommendations for program improvement

Education and Experience

• Academic training: A Bachelor’s degree, or Master’s Degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Development Studies, or related field.

Experience:

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in health systems strengthening or program coordination in Nigeria.
• Prior experience coordinating with SPHCBs, LGAs, and donor-funded partners is highly desirable.