State Team Lead at Helen Keller International
Founded in 1915, Helen Keller International is dedicated to saving the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.
- We combat the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition by establishing programs based on evidence and research in vision, health and nutrition.
Scope of the Position
The State Team Lead will oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition programs within the 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 and other 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 Manager.
- 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
Required Qualifications/Competencies
Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Public Health, Nutrition, or a related field.
Minimum of 7 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.
- 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.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to travel regularly to the project LGAs within the state as needed.
Success Profile
- Able to work with minimal supervision and able to meet up set deadlines.
- Ability to use the Internet and computer software such as Microsoft Office, Outlook etc
- Must possess good interpersonal skills and be a good team player.
- Demonstrate excellent personal integrity and confidentiality.
- Ability to speak the local language is highly desirable and an added advantage.
- Willingness to travel to remote areas.
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
Experience: 7 - 8 years
Location: Akwa Ibom, Kebbi, Sokoto
Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit
Deadline: 29 Jan 2026
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting their CV and a cover letter as a single document to:
using the position as subject of email.
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