Project Coordinator (National Position)

Job Description

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
    “Project Coordinator”
         Post AVSI/V-67

AVSI Foundation is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization, registered with the Italian
National Register of the Third Sector (RUNTS), issued by the Emilia Romagna region under the repertoire
number 142032, and accredited with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. Active in 42
countries with development and cooperation projects, AVSI has been operating in Sierra Leone since 1999,
with consolidated experience in education, child protection, youth employment, alongside growing
engagement in economic empowerment and energy access, including clean cooking. The organization
works in close partnership with government institutions, civil society, and the private sector to design and
implement integrated development programs, combining service delivery, capacity building to ensure
sustainable and locally owned impact. For further information, please refer to AVSI’s official media
channels.
Website: https://www.avsi.org/en/
Facebook: @AVSISierraLeone
Vacancy Job Title: Project Coordinator (National Position)
Duty Station: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Deadline: 30 th April 2026
Starting date: 01 st June 2026
Period: 12 months (Renewable), probation period (4 months)
Language: English (fluent written and spoken) and Kryo
Reporting to: Project Manager Assistant – Home Project
Aim of the position: The Project Coordinator will support the effective implementation and coordination of
the Home 3 Project within the child protection sector, focusing on alternative care, fostering, family
strengthening, and prevention of child abandonment. The role ensures timely delivery and quality of
project activities, proper planning and monitoring, and strong coordination with field teams, partners, and
institutional stakeholders, contributing to strengthening services for minors and promoting family-based
care solutions.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
Project Management and Implementation
 Ensure effective implementation of project activities in line with approved plans and timelines
 Develop and monitor detailed work plans (monthly and quarterly)
 Track progress against targets and ensure timely delivery of results
 Identify operational challenges and propose corrective actions
 Prepare project reports (monthly, interim, and final) and any other reports required by donors,
including the preparation of potential cost or no-cost project extensions.

Coordination and Supervision

 Coordinate project staff, service providers and partners
 Support supervision of field activities to ensure proper implementation Ensure consistency and quality of interventions across project locations

Technical Oversight (Child Protection & Alternative Care)
 Support implementation of approaches related to:
o alternative care and fostering systems
o family strengthening
o prevention of child abandonment
o positive parenting practices
o Case management
 Ensure activities align with national child protection standards and guidelines
 Contribute to strengthening service delivery mechanisms for vulnerable children and families

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
 Oversee data collection processes and ensure accuracy and completeness
 Monitor project indicators and support preparation of internal and donor reports
 Contribute to documentation of lessons learned and good practices

Stakeholder Engagement
 Maintain regular coordination with relevant government institutions and service providers
 Support organization of coordination meetings, trainings, and workshops
 Participate in sectoral coordination meetings and report to Management.

Essential requirements:
 University’s degree in social sciences, Development Studies, Project Management, or related Child
Protection fields
 A master’s degree is considered an asset.
 Minimum 5 years of experience in project coordination or management roles
 Preferred experience in child protection and alternative care.
 Strong organizational and coordination skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet
deadlines
 Fluency in English

Required skills and experiences:
 Familiarity with protection approaches.
 Proven ability to manage project implementation processes with a high level of autonomy
 Experience in supervising teams and coordinating community-based interventions
 Strong understanding of child protection systems and family-based care approaches
 Experience in working with government institutions, donors, and partners
 Good knowledge of monitoring and reporting tools
 Strong analytical and decision-making skills
 High level of responsibility, proactivity, and attention to detail
 Good communication and interpersonal skills
 Experience with donor-funded projects is an asset
Applications must be sent by the 30 th April 2026, through the vacancy link in AVSI Foundation Website at: https://www.avsi.org/en/work-with-us/jobs/V-67