State Program Coordinator at FHI 360

Posted on Wed 21st Nov, 2012 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions in more than 60 countries and all 50 U.S. states.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the below position of:

Job Title: State Program Coordinator
Req ID: 3263

Job Description

The State Program Coordinator is part of the zonal management team for FHI Nigeria, in a decentralized country management structure and forms part of the strategic team that directs the operations of FHI Nigeria in assigned states.
H/She is responsible for program planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the interventions implemented by FHI and its partners in the assigned state (s).
H/She is accountable for judicious use of all resources entrusted with FHI and its partners in the assigned state (s).

Duties and Responsibilities

Work with the state implementation team and technical specialists in relevant departments to establish and execute a capacity development plan for enabling them to provide assistance to the states, LGAs and IAs for effective program planning, implementation and monitoring of programs.
Provide overall supervision for all SIDHAS state office staff and ensure compliance with technical, programmatic, contractual and financial requirements set by FHI and its donors.
Responsible for the overall management and coordination of FHI activities at the state, LGA and IA levels.
Serve as the point of contact of FHI with state government officials and coordinate and collaborate with all public sector and NGO partners in the state.
With the assistance of the zonal office technical staff, monitor all intervention strategies to ensure that they meet contractual, financial and programmatic goals.
With technical assistance from the zonal office technical specialists, provide programmatic/technical assistance to all local FHI partners in the design, implementation, modification, monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
Coordinate all capacity building activities for FHI partners at state level.
Review periodic reports (programmatic and financial) submitted by all implementing partners and agencies at the state level and forward same to the zonal office.
Undertake regular monitoring visits to project sites as necessary.
Ensure that all FHI assets and other resources are effectively managed.
Collaborate with other IPs based in the state to coordinate project activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

BS/BA in public health, business administration, health sciences, behavioral sciences or its recognized equivalent with 7 – 9 years of relevant experience with international development programs.
Or MS/MA degree in public health, business administration, health sciences, behavioral sciences or its recognized equivalent with 5 – 7 years relevant experience with international development programs.
Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of health and development programming in a developing country.
Basic accounting and financial management skills.
Working knowledge of major donor policies (USAID, Global Fund) as well as international not-for- profit organizations.
Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection.
Proven ability to coordinate a multisectoral development project.
Excellent community mobilization, advocacy and interpersonal skills.
Ability to organize systems to monitor administrative and implementation results.
Report to supervisor on variances and status on regular basis.
Work independently with initiative to manage high volume work flow.
Perform detail-oriented work with a high level of accuracy.
Interact with diplomacy and tact and follow-up on requests in timely and efficient manner.
Use a computer to accurately and rapidly enter and retrieve data and information.
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with ability to work as a team member.
Ability to plan and prioritize own work under tight deadlines, as well as to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.
Ability to travel a minimum of 25%.

Application Closing Date
5th December, 2012

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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