Project Coordinator  

Job Description

Vacancy Name                  Coordinator II, Project

Employment Type              Full Time (Fixed Term)

Childfund Work Location        Freetown, Sierra Leone

Childfund Division                        Global Operations

ChildFund Department                      Country Management   

Title:                                                    Project Coordinator
Dept:                                                   Programs
Location:                                            Country Office
Reporting Relationship:                    Program Coordinator

SUMMARY:

Oversee and coordinate the implementation of the School & Community Health Support Project Project funded by Procter & Gamble Provide input in to the development of new initiatives. She/he is responsible for the overall management of quality of the project implementation.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Sponsorship and Programs Director, the Project Coordinator will be responsible to oversee and coordinate the implementation of the School & Community Health Support Project.  S/he will be responsible for the overall management of quality of the project implementation in 7 districts: Bo, Moyamba, Kailahun, Bomabli, Tonkolili, Koinadugu & Falaba districts in Sierra Leone.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.

• Facilitate the review and adjustment of annual implementation plans for the objectives of project interventions to ensure that annual performance indicators and program quality standards are met.
• Provide technical assistance to ensure proper implementation of project staff and partners
• Establish good communications with all partners
• Ensure project monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual reports are completed on time and with quality
• Review the action plan and project activities to ensure interventions carried out as specified in the project document
• Initiate action on issues in reports raised by project staff and partners in consultation with program Director and other relevant parties
• Provide technical support necessary to determine the strategic direction of the project.
•  Participate in Country Office review/ reflection meetings for the periodic review of the project and action plans.

Competencies:

• Must be computer literate with reasonable proficiency in using Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, Power Point etc)
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in project planning, implementation and Reporting (essential)
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with colleagues
• Ability to coordinate several tasks within a given timeframe
• Ability to ride a motorbike in difficult terrains and possession of a valid rider’s license
• Experience working at the community level across all stakeholder levels
• Strong training facilitation, coordination and networking skills
• Very good report-writing skills
• Ability to solve problems, particularly in challenging situations
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• ChildFund seeks a highly committed and adaptable individual with a record of accomplishment for delivering quality results and experience of working in remote communities. The individual must be able to function independently and flexibly in a swift manner
• 3+ years’ experience in project management/ coordination particularly community interventions.
• Demonstrate understanding of project management.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English;
• Demonstrated experience in serving as a technical specialist in multi-cultural work environments focusing on program development and management
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop and foster relationships internally and externally
• Excellent administrative, communications, negotiation and decision-making skills;
• Demonstrated ability to represent and interact with donors, government officials, international organizations and NGO representatives
• Strong organizational, inter-personal, communication and report writing skills.

EDUCATION

• A bachelor’s degree in rural development, health, social work, project management and/or related fields with a minimum of 3 years of relevant or similar experiences and a thorough knowledge of project management with technical expertise in managing education and health projects
•          Possession of Bachelor’s Degree or higher from a reputable institution/university plus 5 years of experience working in similar sectors

MONITORING AND EVALUATION

• Ensure that M&E systems are operational, and that regular reporting occurs
• Provide feedback to partners on how to improve their M&E system
• Work with the M&E Manager and/or external consultant to continuously assess the information gathered and the validity of that data gathered

Values

• Ensure that projects activities are in compliance with ChildFund values
• Work in line with organizational policies and procedures

Our SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT & RESPONSIBILITY
ChildFund is committed to safeguarding the interest, rights, and well-being of children and other project participants with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe. You are therefore required to remain alert and responsive to any safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding Policy.

The Project Coordinator should work in close collaboration with ChildFund’s Child Protection and Advocacy Manger to ensure that project staff and beneficiaries are aware of ChildFund’s Safeguarding policy and the risks and implications in implementation of the project.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

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