State Coordinator at FHI 360 (5 Openings) Full Time

Job Title: State Coordinator

Requisition: 2021202503
Locations: Lagos, Kano, Borno, Yobe and Sokoto
Supervisor: A&T Nigeria Deputy Director, Programs
Band: MM

Project Summary

• The Nigeria Alive &Thrive (A&T) MIYCN social and behavior change program focuses on improving the delivery and expanding the coverage of MIYCN interventions that contribute to reducing maternal, newborn and child mortality and morbidity.
• A&T will work across the public and NGO sectors to improve MIYCN through A&T’s four components: advocacy, interpersonal communication and community mobilization, mass communication, and strategic use of data.
• At the national level, A&T will predominantly work with its public and NGO sector partners to improve the implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of key MIYCN policies (e.g., Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes; maternity leave; workplace support; breastfeeding-friendly health care and delivery facilities).  A&T will also work in seven states—Lagos, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, Yobe, Borno, and Sokoto—to apply the four components to reach households, communities, and facilities with targeted, age-appropriate social and behavior change communication (SBCC) messaging on MIYCN practices.
• At both the national level and in the seven states, emphasis will be to build the capacity of the public sector (primary healthcare facilities) and local NGOs/CBOs to improve MIYCN practices, advance MIYCN policies, expand the promotion of positive social norms, and extend timed and age-appropriate behavior change messaging through commercial facilities to households and communities.
• Alive & Thrive Nigeria is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and managed by FHI Solutions.

Basic Functions

• The Field Coordinator is the state focal person for A&T and oversees project activities in the state.
• H/She is responsible for program planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the interventions implemented by A&T and its assigned sub grantees.
• H/She is accountable for judicious use of all resources entrusted with A&T and its partners in the state.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in development of and monitors work plans and budgets; ensures appropriate levels of technical assistance in program operations; coordinates partner efforts in program implementation; ensures appropriate program monitoring and accurate financial and programmatic reporting to the Country Office.
• Work with identified state partners on MIYCN integration and scale up activities within the state
• Serve as the point of contact of A&T with government officials and coordinate and collaborate with all public sector and partners at the state.
• With the assistance of the A&T M&E specialist, monitor all intervention strategies to ensure that they meet contractual, financial, and programmatic goals.
• With technical assistance from country office technical specialists, provide programmatic/technical assistance to all local A&T partners in the design, implementation, modification, monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
• Coordinate all capacity building activities for A&T partners at the state level.
• Review periodic reports (programmatic and financial) submitted by all collaborating partners at the state office level and forward same to the country office.
• Undertake regular monitoring visits to project sites and partners as necessary.
• Collaborate with other IPs based in the state to coordinate project activities.
• Ensure the day-to-day implementation of work plan activities in the state(s) and provide input into the development, management, and maintenance of work plan
• Compile state level reports on project results, case studies and lessons learned.
• Facilitate, draft, and participate in the development of, and/or the timely completion/review of A&T technical reports, such as: monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reports; strategic plans and work plans; and other ad hoc reports, as required.
• Participate in the design and implementation of assessments and evaluation studies, trainings, and workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• MSc / MPH or equivalent in Human Nutrition, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Health Sciences or related fields.
• A minimum of 7-9 years of experience managing public health/development projects.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience supervising direct reports.
• At least 5-7 years’ experience in programme management especially in nutrition and Social and Behavior Change Communication.
• Demonstrated experience and high acceptability in working with government, NGOs, private sector are required.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Fluent English written and oral communication skills, and the ability to write for a range of audiences and purposes, including superior presentation skills.
• Substantial operational experience and a track record of success on public health programming, including nutrition and SBCC.
• Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to think creatively and innovate and to set priorities, manage work plans and evaluate progress.
• Experience in working across multiple partners and government.
• Proven capacity to deliver results against objectives, reporting schedules and workplans.
• Ability to translate programmatic information into practical guidance and tools and effectively communicate these using print, electronic, and presentation media.
• Proven track record that demonstrates leadership skills, project management, budget and resource management experience, and client relationship management capability.
• Diplomatic and good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels.
• Ability to effectively work independently and outside of conventional office environments, if needed.
• Strong initiative and self-motivation required with a commitment to teamwork and effectiveness.
• Proficient in word processing, presentations, and spreadsheet computer packages.
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning, administrative, and financial management systems.
• Demonstrated experience in undertaking high-level policy dialogue with different stakeholders.
• Demonstrated expertise in building effective relationship with key internal and external stakeholders.

Application Closing Date
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