Project Coordinator

Overview

Oversee the implementation of project activities within stipulated timelines and collaborate with stakeholders.

You have:

• Graduate of either Social Work, Developmental Studies, Development Communications, Community Development, or other related Social Sciences courses.
• Has at least 3 years relevant experience in either or both community development work, peacebuilding initiatives, conflict management and related program/project management, for government or NGO.
• Work experience/strong background on project management in fragile areas is an advantage.
• Proven skills in Program/Project Management (planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation).
• Excellent communications, networking, alliance building, facilitation and report writing skills.
• Knowledge on context monitoring, peace processes, conflict assessment and management is an advantage.
• Expertise in operating MS office software and has the capacity to use technology in program management.
• Knowledge and skills on Do No Harm/Local Capacities of Peace is an advantage.

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

The Project Coordinator shall be responsible for the implementation/delivery of the PEACE Mindanao Project activities/output targets within the agreed timeline, resources, and areas of operation, with close supervision of the Project Manager and collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

• Project Coordinator for Cotabato City - 5months (August - December 2025)
• Organizes the area level project planning, baselining, implementations, monitoring and progress reporting
  • Responsibly implements the agreed project activities/targets in areas assigned
  • Coordinates with relevant stakeholders and establish formal partnership forged with signing of MOU/A
  • Conduct baseline data gathering and reporting
  • Targets groups which received conflict prevention and peacebuilding support through Peace Education and other related services
• Closely coordinate with support functions with the approval of the Manager (e.g. Technical Program Managers/Specialists on Peacebuilding initiatives or activities, etc) and teams (Operations, Communications, Finance, SMIL, GAM, Supply Chain, Communications, CRM etc) to ensure effective coordinated project organizing and quality results.
• Ensure consultative and inclusive planning and feed backing with communities and partners
• Support project management in meeting minimum quality standards, improvement, reflection, learning and innovation
• Monitors progress of targets completion and provides regular updates/reports on agreed schedules with Project Manager/team. Represent the project and maintains coordination at government councils, with other like-minded INGOs/CSOs and with relevant development/peace/humanitarian clusters/forums (e.g. Mindanao Humanitarian Team)
• Adheres to World Vision policies and guidelines, including safeguarding, data privacy, safety and security protocols and WV code of conduct
• Will demonstrate a Christ-centered life and work, and cultural/context sensitivity in working with the communities, partners and stakeholders
• Complies with P & C requirements and participates in team devotions and fellowships
• Reports to Project Manager.

Qualifications

• Graduate of either Social Work, Developmental Studies, Development Communications, Community Development, or other related Social Sciences courses.
• Has at least 3 years relevant experience in either or both community development work, peacebuilding initiatives, conflict management and related program/project management, for government or NGO.
• Work experience/strong background on project management in fragile areas is an advantage.
• Experienced in collaborating with local governments, line agencies, and other development/humanitarian organizations.
• Proven skills in Program/Project Management (planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation).
• Excellent communications, networking, alliance building, facilitation and report writing skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge on context monitoring, peace processes, conflict assessment and management is an advantage.
• Expertise in operating MS office software and has the capacity to use technology in program management.
• Knowledge and skills on Do No Harm/Local Capacities of Peace is an advantage.
• The position requires to be based in Cotabato City.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

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