The State Coordinator will ensure program quality in his or her assigned state and implementation in accordance with SCL and global standards. SC will supervise program implementation and staff for state-based implementation. Also, will serve as the program’s liaison with key stakeholders, including state officials, select institutions, and beneficiaries. SC will ensure the state program is implemented according to approved work plans, meets scheduled deliverables, and realizes stated goals.

• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities to ensure that program goals and objectives are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters
• Participate in the strategic development of program implementation strategies to achieve the technical objectives of the program
• Review program implementation tools (cooperative agreement, work plan, budget, performance monitoring plan, program audits, and assessments, etc.) to determine funding, procedures, staffing, technical assistance, and allotment of other resources needed for successful implementation of priority activities
• Establish work plans, program teams, and standard operating procedures to meet program goals and ensure compliance with federal rules and regulations, SCL policies and procedures, and local laws
• Identify, and as applicable provide, appropriate guidance and training to state staff to achieve program goals
• Identify, establish, and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders on program matters
• Provide leadership to the program team, ensuring clarity regarding program priorities, activities, and timelines, as well as the allocation of resources necessary to achieve program objectives
• Oversee the development of the program’s periodic technical and financial reports to SCL and other key stakeholders
• Maintain effective and constructive communications about the program and SCL.
• Model and encourage effective teamwork, especially to enhance the role and effectiveness of program staff members
• Ensure that all program staff members are fully familiar with and operating in accordance with SCL’s values, quality standards, policies, and program objectives, as well as their individual responsibilities for upholding these standards and policies
• Develop an effective communications strategy and team to manage program reports, materials, and outreach activities
• Any other duties assigned

• Master's degree in economics, agricultural economics, business administration, finance, or another related field
• At least (5) years of relevant, progressively responsible experience is required
• Computer Literate, proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite
• Able to maintain a rigorous focus on project deliverables, indicators, and results, including being able to engage stakeholders to capitalize on any shared efficiencies
• Solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time-management
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) in English, Pidgin English, and local language
• Strong leadership skills that include the ability to build effective project teams, the ability to motivate others, delegate, and timely/quality decision-making
• Excellent management and communications skills, and strong interpersonal skills to ensure internal coherence among diverse team members.
• Excellent community mobilization, advocacy, and interpersonal skills
• Present professional behavior and outlook always

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