Job Location : Ekiti Deadline : September 05, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

Position Summary

The State Program Coordinator (SPC) will serve as NEPWHAN's primary liaison in Ekiti State, overseeing the implementation, monitoring, and coordination of all state-level programmatic activities.
The role is a mix of strategy execution, community engagement, stakeholder management, and real-time problem solving.
The SPC will ensure that NEPWHAN's interventions deliver results for communities, align with donor expectations, and foster inclusive, community-led development.

Key Responsibilities
Program Implementation and Coordination:

Lead the execution of all NEPWHAN projects within Ekiti State, ensuring timely, quality, and cost-effective implementation.
Coordinate activities with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), support groups, and partners across the HIV response ecosystem.
Develop and maintain a work plan in alignment with national and donor strategies.
Facilitate the scale-up of Community-Led Monitoring (CLM), rights-based advocacy, and HIV care and treatment interventions.

Stakeholder and Partnership Management:

Serve as NEPWHAN's representative at state-level technical and strategic forums.
Build and sustain strategic relationships with SACA, SASCP, healthcare facilities, CSOs, development partners, and community networks.
Provide technical and programmatic support to CBOs, ensuring compliance with NEPWHAN's Code of Conduct, programmatic guidelines, and donor requirements.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

Ensure robust data collection, analysis, and reporting in line with MEL frameworks.
Monitor program performance against KPIs and flag implementation bottlenecks with solutions.
Provide accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the national office and funders.

Team Leadership and Capacity Building:

Provide oversight, mentorship, and supervision to CBO staff and volunteers.
Conduct periodic training and supportive supervision to strengthen local capacity.
Promote a high-performance culture rooted in accountability, innovation, and impact.

Compliance and Risk Management:

Ensure adherence to organizational policies, donor regulations, and ethical standards.
Track and mitigate risks, including safeguarding concerns, program misalignment, or reputational risks.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Project Management, or a related field (Master's degree is a plus).
Minimum of 3 - 5 years' experience in program coordination, community development, or public health, preferably in the HIV/AIDS or human rights space.
Proven experience working with marginalized populations, especially PLHIV-led networks.
Solid understanding of the health governance landscape in Ekiti State and Nigeria.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
Strong reporting, budgeting, and project management capabilities.
Ability to lead with integrity, resilience, and a result-oriented mindset.

Core Competencies:

State Program Coordinator