State Improvement Coordinator / State Team Leader Project Director (PD)/Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) – WEWE-LOPIN-2

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Provide oversight and leadership to the state level program
Provide ongoing support supervision to the Direct Implementation Teams (DIs) and Implementing Agencies (IAs) in the State
Model and promote capacity building practices among all staff and partners and ensure junior staff are supported and able to fully realize and develop potential through supportive supervision and leading by example
Ensure eligible children and households are enrolled into the WEWE-LOPIN 2 Program
Ensure that implementation/service delivery is in compliance with National and USAID standards
Track progress by comparing activities versus implementation plans and budget
Provide mentoring and supportive supervision to the Improvement Managers and Officers
Support IAs in the setting up of Community Improvement Teams (formation and inauguration)
Supervise Implementing Agencies/Direct Implementation Teams in the setting up of kids/youth/caregivers club
Supervise IAs/DIS to set up Village Savings and Loans Groups in the communities
Conduct site visits to ascertain the quality of service being provided at the quality level
Support DIs and IAs to set a strong referral system
Act as a Focal person/Help Desk Officer between the IAs and WEWE by ensuring mutual understanding and compliance of what is agreed in the scope of work and sub agreements
Facilitate the set up/strengthening of OVC Technical Working Group in the state
Support the DIs and IAs to facilitate the graduation of households (HHs) from the program
Monitor and supervise the administration of Household Economic Strengthening Assessment forms on enrolled households
Ensure graduation-targeted interventions are on track and jointly make midstream adjustments with senior colleaguesEstablish and maintain effective relationships with USG implementing partners, Government Ministries, Agencies and Departments and other key stakeholders in the State
Coordinate the activities of WEWE with the Government of Nigeria at the State level including but not limited to State Ministry of Women Affairs, Ministry of Health, National Population Commission, State Action Control on AIDS
Represent WEWE in coordination and cluster meetings and provide progress updates and reports
Maintain a database of key stakeholder contact information.

Qualification, Skills and Experience

Degree in Public Health, Social work, Community Development Studies or any in Social Science/related field.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in community development work preferably in the field of OVC.
Knowledge of quality improvement approaches is strongly desired.
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills and experience working with other implementing partners
Good analytical skills.
Familiarity with USAID regulations is desired.
Familiarity with the State and its environs is an added advantage.
A first class or Second Class Upper Credit is an added advantage

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