Jobs at Helen Keller International

Helen Keller is seeking a candidate for an upcoming project that implements and provides technical support to nutrition interventions across sectors and disciplines for both its donors and partners. The project’s multi-sectoral approach draws on global nutrition experience to design, implement and evaluate programs that address the root causes of malnutrition. Committed to using a systems approach, the project strives to sustain positive outcomes by building local capacity, supporting behavior change and strengthening the enabling environment to save lives, improve health, build resilience, increase economic productivity, and advance development.

The overall purpose of the project in Nigeria is to provide technical support, implement innovative nutrition-specific and sensitive interventions, and generate evidence to enhance nutrition programming toward achieving the overall goal of improving nutrition indices for a healthy, productive, and resilient Nigeria. This activity will support the donor’s effort to strengthen the enabling environment for innovation, commitment, capacity strengthening, coordination, collaboration, and support for multi-sectoral nutrition policies and programs among government, donors, civil society, and private sector stakeholders in Nigeria.

Scope of the Position

The Strategic Learning Advisor (SLA) will ensure coordination, collaboration and learning across all activities for the nutrition project. The SLA will serve as the learning and knowledge-sharing lead for the project and will work closely with the Deputy Chief of Party, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager and other technical leads of the program, as well as other colleagues at Helen Keller’s Nigeria office and headquarters. The position also requires close cooperation with the government of Nigeria, partner NGOs, the private sector and other key stakeholders.

Specific Responsibilities

The SLA will be responsible for the following:

•   Working closely with all staff, the SLA will ensure coordination, collaboration and learning across all activities of the project. The SLA will also ensure that coordination and joint planning occur with other USAID investments and other donor activities in the supported states so that learning and knowledge are shared across all Activities.
• The SLA will ensure robust stakeholder coordination by project staff with entities including local partners, USAID and the host country government.
• Ensure active, intentional, and adaptive learning exercises within and across the project’s multi-sectoral activities.
• Improve peer-to-peer learning, knowledge sharing and application, activity-based capacity strengthening, evidence, and data utilization; and ensure that collaborating, learning, and adapting (CLA) principles are followed throughout the project.
• Build the project evidence base to support collaboration and organizational change across all stakeholders.
• Ensure that lessons learned are incorporated into project activities and shared with the larger internal and external stakeholder group.
• In collaboration with the project’s leadership team, refine the project’s theory of change, integrating the strategic approach across the work plan.
•  Work with the monitoring and evaluation manager to ensure CLA principles are integrated into the project’s monitoring and evaluation framework.
• Participate in communities of practice to stay abreast of innovation and best practices within the field, identify opportunities for collaboration amongst stakeholders, and attend events or other mechanisms for dissemination and sharing of the project’s learnings.
•   Create guidelines for CLA in the context of the program. Manage CLA ‘pause and reflect’ events and resulting adaptive management analysis, decision-making, program/ approach adjustments, training and follow-through.

Required Qualifications/Competencies

•  An advanced degree (Master’s) plus a minimum of 10 years directly relevant experience is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with USAID collaborating, learning, and adapting (CLA) principles.
• Demonstrated experience in food security, nutrition and resilience programs, knowledge management, organizational learning, and capacity strengthening.
•  Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with host governments, donors, other donor-funded projects and stakeholders, local organisations, and partners.
• Understanding and experience in developing and leading stakeholder engagement activities, knowledge management programs, communities of practice and social networking.
• Demonstrated abilities and track record in strategic, systems and holistic thinking, managing resistance to change, whether internal or external and an understanding of organizational cultures, learning and change management.
• Computer literate in the use of word processing and spreadsheets required, experience in statistical software, data analysis and interpretation, a plus.
•   An ability to work in challenging and changing environments, and to see through challenges to find solutions; an ability to maintain balance when under stress.
• Demonstrable respect for all persons regardless of religion, ethnicity, class or gender, with a high comfort level working in a diverse environment with a demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards.
• Demonstrated commitment to principles of Gender Equity, Diversity, and Social Inclusion, as evidenced in previous management positions and programming. 
• Ability to translate complex and complicated ideas into easily accessible and understandable concepts and/or messages.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English is highly desirable

Physical Demands:

• Ability to travel regularly to the project states (Bauchi, Kebbi, Ebonyi, FCT, and Sokoto) as needed.

Terms & Conditions

This is a local posting in Nigeria, and as such, is subject to local terms and conditions.

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Scope of the Position

The Community Service Officer will be responsible for facilitating community engagement and development activities, fostering positive relationships between the organization and the local community. The successful candidate will play a key role in implementing community service initiatives, promoting social welfare, and addressing the needs of community members.

Specific Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement community service programs and activities in collaboration with local stakeholders and community leaders.
• Engage with community members to identify their needs, concerns, and priorities, and develop targeted strategies to address them.
• Coordinate and lead outreach efforts to promote community participation and involvement in various initiatives.
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels with community members, local authorities, and partner organizations.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of community service programs, collecting feedback and data to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with the management team to develop and implement community development plans that align with organizational goals and objectives.
• Prepare reports and documentation on community service activities, progress, and outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications/Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Community Development, Nutrition, Sociology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in community service, community development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing community programs and initiatives.
• Prior experience with USAID-funded programs or organizations strongly preferred.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed, integrated work environment.
• Skilled in developing and managing new and effective partnerships facilitating meetings, and effectively participating in technical working groups.
• Ability to apply monitoring and evaluation plans to determine activity results and monitor impact.
• Familiarity with local community resources, services, and support networks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications for documentation and reporting purposes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse community members.
• Proven experience in community engagement, development, or social work.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics needs assessment, and program development.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently, demonstrating initiative and leadership when necessary.
• Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a genuine interest in serving the needs of the community.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively

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Scope of the Position

The Community Service Officer will be responsible for facilitating community engagement and development activities, fostering positive relationships between the organization and the local community. The successful candidate will play a key role in implementing community service initiatives, promoting social welfare, and addressing the needs of community members.

Specific Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement community service programs and activities in collaboration with local stakeholders and community leaders.
• Engage with community members to identify their needs, concerns, and priorities, and develop targeted strategies to address them.
• Coordinate and lead outreach efforts to promote community participation and involvement in various initiatives.
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels with community members, local authorities, and partner organizations.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of community service programs, collecting feedback and data to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with the management team to develop and implement community development plans that align with organizational goals and objectives.
• Prepare reports and documentation on community service activities, progress, and outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications/Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Community Development, Nutrition, Sociology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in community service, community development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing community programs and initiatives.
• Prior experience with USAID-funded programs or organizations strongly preferred.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed, integrated work environment.
• Skilled in developing and managing new and effective partnerships facilitating meetings, and effectively participating in technical working groups.
• Ability to apply monitoring and evaluation plans to determine activity results and monitor impact.
• Familiarity with local community resources, services, and support networks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications for documentation and reporting purposes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse community members.
• Proven experience in community engagement, development, or social work.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics needs assessment, and program development.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently, demonstrating initiative and leadership when necessary.
• Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a genuine interest in serving the needs of the community.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively

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Scope of the Position

The Community Service Officer will be responsible for facilitating community engagement and development activities, fostering positive relationships between the organization and the local community. The successful candidate will play a key role in implementing community service initiatives, promoting social welfare, and addressing the needs of community members.

Specific Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement community service programs and activities in collaboration with local stakeholders and community leaders.
• Engage with community members to identify their needs, concerns, and priorities, and develop targeted strategies to address them.
• Coordinate and lead outreach efforts to promote community participation and involvement in various initiatives.
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels with community members, local authorities, and partner organizations.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of community service programs, collecting feedback and data to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with the management team to develop and implement community development plans that align with organizational goals and objectives.
• Prepare reports and documentation on community service activities, progress, and outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications/Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Community Development, Nutrition, Sociology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in community service, community development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing community programs and initiatives.
• Prior experience with USAID-funded programs or organizations strongly preferred.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed, integrated work environment.
• Skilled in developing and managing new and effective partnerships facilitating meetings, and effectively participating in technical working groups.
• Ability to apply monitoring and evaluation plans to determine activity results and monitor impact.
• Familiarity with local community resources, services, and support networks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications for documentation and reporting purposes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse community members.
• Proven experience in community engagement, development, or social work.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics needs assessment, and program development.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently, demonstrating initiative and leadership when necessary.
• Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a genuine interest in serving the needs of the community.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively

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Scope of the Position

The Grant & Compliance Manager will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of Subawards under an anticipated Advancing Nutrition in Nigeria (ANN) project and as such shall ensure adherence to Helen Keller International and USAID subaward standards, policies and regulations. She/he will be responsible for designing and administering standard partner subawards as well as anticipated smaller subawards to Nigerian non-governmental organizations.  The Manager will use an in depth understanding of Helen Keller subaward manuals and USAID regulations, to conduct pre award due diligence, draft subawards, provide subrecipient initiation and on-going training to assist with capacity development including compliance and finance and accounting.  The candidate will use the Helen Keller Subaward Monitoring System (SMS) to track potential risks, mitigation, and all subrecipient reporting and deliverables.  The candidate will work closely with program program staff to ensure synchronization of any needed gaps and capacity development.  In addition, the position will provide overall guidance to the Helen Keller Nigeria team on USAID regulations and compliance requirements, conducting training and serving as a USAID requirements expert. The position will work under the direct line management of the Deputy Chief of Party and is expected to work closely and coordinate with Helen Keller colleagues including the Finance Manager and any other staff assigned to support the project. The position will have an indirect reporting and collaborative relationship with the Helen Keller Global Grants & Contracts Unit.

Helen Keller has a matrixed reporting structure, regular communication and a spirit of teamwork among colleagues, both hierarchically and laterally are essential to make this structure thrive.

This position is based in Abuja, with frequent travel to the project states in the northern and Eastern part of Nigeria (up to 40%).

The Grant & Compliance Manager will be responsible for the following, under each area of accountability: 

Job Responsibilities:

Technical-

• The Grant and Compliance Manager will manage the Subaward relationships between Helen Keller and its subrecipients.
• The Manager interprets all subawards to ensure compliance with USAID policies within legal and statutory requirements and prepares monthly summary reports tracking monthly revenue and expenditure for all subawards and supports the integration of Helen Keller procedures to ensure a strong internal control system for subrecipients.

• Implement the Helen Keller subaward management system for selection, approvals, awarding, monitoring and closing program subawards, including designing and providing templates for expressions of interest, request for applications, and selection evaluation tools.
• Document the process by which organizations are selected for subawards and notify applicants and other stakeholders of subawards granted.
• S/he interprets USG regulations to the Helen Keller Nigeria program team, local partners and Helen Keller CBOs/subgrantees. including working knowledge of relevant USAID Regulations and local laws. 
• Working with Helen Keller Global Grants & Contract team, the Manager will assist with subaward training on compliance, work with finance on financial reviews and follow-up of recommendations, identifies training needs, and develop site-specific curriculum to address the needs of subrecipients.
• Provide senior-level technical support to the CBOs/local partners to finalize their budgets, conduct a review of budgets against project targets, budget notes, and justification, make recommendations, and follow-up implementation.
• Guide and advise subrecipients on the interpretation of subaward terms and conditions and donor rules and regulations as well and training, guiding and mentoring grantee counterparts as needed in coordination with the Technical Leads.
• Provides guidance to technical staff in the development of SOWs, EOIs and RFAs for subawards, including the development of program technical description, reporting, milestones, deliverables and selection criteria.

Management & Compliance

• Supervise and mentor the Grant and Compliance Officers.
• Perform other duties as needed.
• Ensure all subaward activities are implemented in compliance with Helen Keller Intl and Donor policies and Guidelines.
• Ensuring that grant recipients comply with safeguarding policies and standards. This includes the ability to develop and implement effective monitoring systems to track compliance.

Required Competencies.

•  Strong experience and knowledge of USAID regulations including regarding compliance requirements, 2 CFR 200, and subawarding instrument types.
•  Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively in teams and cross-cultural settings. Strong verbal and written communication skills     
• Excellent time management and personal organization skills.
•   Comfortable working in a matrixed, integrated work environment.
•  Confident giving and receiving feedback in a direct, professional manner.
• Ability to work effectively with CBOs and NGO stakeholders.
• Skilled in developing and managing new and effective partnerships facilitating meetings, and effectively participating in technical working groups.
•   Ability to apply monitoring and evaluation plans to determine activity results and monitor impact.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or any other relevant field. Bachelor's degree with at least 8 years of experience in grant, business, finance, accounting, or any other relevant field can be substituted for an advanced degree
•  Specific experience in Nutrition program strongly desired.
• Experience working on a USAID funded project is required, preferably under Assistance.
• Past experience working with partners such as Ministries of Health, local non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and CBOs.
• Experience working with and providing technical assistance to NGOs and/or CBOs in internal controls and compliance systems design, implementation and review, and capacity building in other functional areas such as human resources, policies & standard operating procedures (SOPs) development.
• It is preferred that the candidate has experience conducting training and other capacity building work both one-on-one and with larger audiences.
•  Good knowledge of using Microsoft Office especially word, excel and powerpoint.
•  Outstanding organizational and coordination abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•  Working knowledge of Microsoft software packages: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
•   Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken with strong presentation skills. Ability to prepare and disseminate project findings, success stories, and other documents effectively.
•  Willingness and ability to undertake travel outside Abuja (up to 40%)
•   Demonstrable respect for all persons regardless of religion, ethnicity, class or gender, with a high comfort level working in a diverse environment with a demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards.
• Experience working effectively in partnership with staff, collaborating organizations, international donors and agencies, U.S. Government agencies, host country governments and ministries, and other relevant stakeholders.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to travel regularly to the project states (Bauchi, Kebbi, Ebonyi, FCT, and Sokoto) as needed

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Scope of the Position

The Nutrition Specialist will provide technical expertise and guidance on nutrition interventions, including assessments, program design, and implementation. The successful candidate will ensure the delivery of high-quality nutrition programs in line with established standards and protocols.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise and guidance on nutrition interventions, assessments, and program design. Conduct training and capacity-building activities for project staff and community health workers on nutrition-related topics.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of nutrition programs, ensuring compliance with national and international standards.
• Develop and adapt nutrition-specific strategies and protocols based on evidence-based practices and guidelines.
• Raise community awareness and consumption of diversified, nutrient dense, fortified and nutritionally adequate foods.
• Improve nutritional status and intervention outcome through increasing production of diverse and safe foods, increased household food availability and gender sensitive interventions.
• Coordinate capacity building and technical support for beneficiaries on nutrition-Specific and sensitive agriculture issues including dietary diversification and nutrient dense diets, food preparation and utilization; best practices; and energy and time saving technologies for women.
• Work with the M&E officer to monitor beneficiary adoption of the new nutrition targeted agricultural practices and food consumption methodologies.
• Promote food safety including appropriate methods of handling, preservation, processing, storage, and utilization of foods.
• Establish linkages and facilitate collaboration across relevant sectors, agencies and public and private sector stakeholders working with the targeted communities.
• Promote water and sanitation activities in the targeted communities.
• Strengthen and promote community engagement processes in the project areas, particularly identifying project beneficiaries, assessing their needs, and addressing and resolving community issues.
• Perform and document regular monitoring of all project activities in close coordination with the project team.
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Required Qualifications/Competencies

• Master's degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or a related field.
•  Minimum of 8 years of experience in nutrition program management, implementation, and technical support.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing evidence-based nutrition interventions.
• Strong technical knowledge of nutrition and public health principles and practices.
• Excellent training and capacity-building skills.
• Analytical and critical thinking abilities with a focus on program quality and impact.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills In English Language, as well as the ability to report to and advise the State Coordinator on emerging issues.
• Able to work on own initiative with a creative approach to problem-solving.

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Scope of the Position

The Nutrition Specialist will provide technical expertise and guidance on nutrition interventions, including assessments, program design, and implementation. The successful candidate will ensure the delivery of high-quality nutrition programs in line with established standards and protocols.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise and guidance on nutrition interventions, assessments, and program design. Conduct training and capacity-building activities for project staff and community health workers on nutrition-related topics.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of nutrition programs, ensuring compliance with national and international standards.
• Develop and adapt nutrition-specific strategies and protocols based on evidence-based practices and guidelines.
• Raise community awareness and consumption of diversified, nutrient dense, fortified and nutritionally adequate foods.
• Improve nutritional status and intervention outcome through increasing production of diverse and safe foods, increased household food availability and gender sensitive interventions.
• Coordinate capacity building and technical support for beneficiaries on nutrition-Specific and sensitive agriculture issues including dietary diversification and nutrient dense diets, food preparation and utilization; best practices; and energy and time saving technologies for women.
• Work with the M&E officer to monitor beneficiary adoption of the new nutrition targeted agricultural practices and food consumption methodologies.
• Promote food safety including appropriate methods of handling, preservation, processing, storage, and utilization of foods.
• Establish linkages and facilitate collaboration across relevant sectors, agencies and public and private sector stakeholders working with the targeted communities.
• Promote water and sanitation activities in the targeted communities.
• Strengthen and promote community engagement processes in the project areas, particularly identifying project beneficiaries, assessing their needs, and addressing and resolving community issues.
• Perform and document regular monitoring of all project activities in close coordination with the project team.
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Required Qualifications/Competencies

• Master's degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or a related field.
•  Minimum of 8 years of experience in nutrition program management, implementation, and technical support.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing evidence-based nutrition interventions.
• Strong technical knowledge of nutrition and public health principles and practices.
• Excellent training and capacity-building skills.
• Analytical and critical thinking abilities with a focus on program quality and impact.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills In English Language, as well as the ability to report to and advise the State Coordinator on emerging issues.
• Able to work on own initiative with a creative approach to problem-solving.

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Scope of the Position

The Nutrition Specialist will provide technical expertise and guidance on nutrition interventions, including assessments, program design, and implementation. The successful candidate will ensure the delivery of high-quality nutrition programs in line with established standards and protocols.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise and guidance on nutrition interventions, assessments, and program design. Conduct training and capacity-building activities for project staff and community health workers on nutrition-related topics.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of nutrition programs, ensuring compliance with national and international standards.
• Develop and adapt nutrition-specific strategies and protocols based on evidence-based practices and guidelines.
• Raise community awareness and consumption of diversified, nutrient dense, fortified and nutritionally adequate foods.
• Improve nutritional status and intervention outcome through increasing production of diverse and safe foods, increased household food availability and gender sensitive interventions.
• Coordinate capacity building and technical support for beneficiaries on nutrition-Specific and sensitive agriculture issues including dietary diversification and nutrient dense diets, food preparation and utilization; best practices; and energy and time saving technologies for women.
• Work with the M&E officer to monitor beneficiary adoption of the new nutrition targeted agricultural practices and food consumption methodologies.
• Promote food safety including appropriate methods of handling, preservation, processing, storage, and utilization of foods.
• Establish linkages and facilitate collaboration across relevant sectors, agencies and public and private sector stakeholders working with the targeted communities.
• Promote water and sanitation activities in the targeted communities.
• Strengthen and promote community engagement processes in the project areas, particularly identifying project beneficiaries, assessing their needs, and addressing and resolving community issues.
• Perform and document regular monitoring of all project activities in close coordination with the project team.
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Required Qualifications/Competencies

• Master's degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or a related field.
•  Minimum of 8 years of experience in nutrition program management, implementation, and technical support.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing evidence-based nutrition interventions.
• Strong technical knowledge of nutrition and public health principles and practices.
• Excellent training and capacity-building skills.
• Analytical and critical thinking abilities with a focus on program quality and impact.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills In English Language, as well as the ability to report to and advise the State Coordinator on emerging issues.
• Able to work on own initiative with a creative approach to problem-solving.

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Scope of the Position

The Gender and Social Inclusion Advisor will be responsible for overseeing activities to improve gender power dynamics related to gender equality, social inclusion, and youth engagement. This position will report to the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)/Technical Director and will be based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Job Responsibilities:

Technical-

• Leads development of the Gender Analysis and supports development of specific gender action plans to guide gender transformative programming.
• Leads the design of gender-sensitive activities and GESI-specific tools in working planning to promote gender equity in project implementation.
• Supports development of and oversees implementation of behavior change initiatives to address ingrained genders norms that limit women and girls’ economic and social empowerment.
• Integrate gender and social inclusion considerations into the project's strategy and activities.
• Conduct gender and social inclusion assessments to identify specific needs within the target communities.
• Develop and implement strategies to promote gender equity and social inclusion in nutrition interventions.
• Provide technical assistance and training to project staff and partners on gender and social inclusion best practices.
• Supports development of expected results and activity components.
• Works closely with the MEL team to ensure that gender issues are reflected in the MEL plan, framework, and reports to assess whether gender goals are being met.
• Conducts training on gender methodologies for partner organizations and supports them in mainstreaming gender in their policies, management systems, and programs.
• Networks and coordinates gender program strategies, as appropriate, with partner organizations.

Qualifications

•  Master's degree and 12 years of experience, or bachelor’s degree and 15 years of experience.
•  Demonstrated experience working on issues of gender, youth, and/or social inclusion, preferably in the health sector.
•  Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain professional relationships with host country government counterparts as well as NGOs, community groups, and other health sector stakeholders.
• Prior experience with USAID-funded programs or organizations is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by women and other marginalized groups throughout Nigeria.
• Experience providing training on gender and social inclusion-related issues.
• Ability to travel and work in any of the anticipated priority states.
•  Proven ability to work under pressure, and with multiple concurrent demands.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills.
• Verbal and written English proficiency are required.

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Scope of the Position

The State Coordinator will oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition programs within the assigned 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.
• Prior experience with USAID-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.

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Scope of the Position

The State Coordinator will oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition programs within the assigned 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.
• Prior experience with USAID-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.

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Scope of the Position

The State Coordinator will oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition programs within the assigned 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.
• Prior experience with USAID-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.

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Scope of the Position

The State Coordinator will oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition programs within the assigned 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.
• Prior experience with USAID-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.

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Scope of the Position

The State Coordinator will oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition programs within the assigned 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.
• Prior experience with USAID-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.