Project coordinator
Provide technical leadership in project management and implementation.
Overview
Provide technical leadership in project management and implementation.
You have:
- Proven experience in project design and development.
- Ability to manage project caseloads based on caseworker competencies.
- Experience in building partnerships with local authorities and other actors.
- Knowledge of GBV and psychosocial support principles.
- Experience in conducting monitoring and evaluation for projects.
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!
Employee Contract Type:
Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:
· Provide technical leadership related to project design and development, planning implementation, and overall project management of the FSL and GBV program
· Assign caseloads to caseworkers (through discussion and agreement being reached) based on a caseworker’s competencies and a reasonable and agreed workload
· Ensure support protection assistants to provide coaching sessions for Women and Girls -friendly space (WGFS) activities and psychosocial well-being.
· Participate in relevant coordination forums, engage with local authorities, and build partnerships with other actors to enhance program effectiveness and information exchange.
· Establish and manage robust referral systems to provide comprehensive GBV services, including case management, psychosocial support, and legal assistance.
FSL Sector
· Support the FSL assistant in the formation of S4T groups and making sure the follow up is up to date and group dynamics managed appropriately for the succeeds that will lead to the digitization.
· Ensure formation of farmers groups and training conducted on GAPs for both vegetable farmers and cereals
· Provide oversight support to the FSL assistant in the management of the cycle of the FSL related activities in the project and coordinates with the technical sector lead.
· Support the smooth running of the school gardening clubs, right from formation to the establishment and training.
MEAL
· Participate and facilitate in coordination with project team, and support office actively in quarter learning and review meetings.
· Conduct regular Field visits to ensure the highest quality of the Project response in the intervention areas
· Monitor and document the progress of project activities, Keep records of activities and report on project progress, with recommendations, in a timely manner.
· Ensure all internal and external narrative reports are of good quality and completed on time, promoting good understanding about projects with donors, other sectors, partners, and communities
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time you led a project successfully. What challenges did you face? | This assesses your project leadership capabilities and problem-solving skills. | Highlight your role, specific actions taken, and positive results achieved. |
| How do you ensure effective communication with stakeholders on a project? | This evaluates your communication and stakeholder engagement strategies. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain your experience with capacity building in your previous roles. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use to monitor the progress of projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you built a partnership with a local authority? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach coaching team members in sensitive topics like GBV? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenge you encountered while handling a caseload and how you resolved it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What techniques do you utilize to ensure quality reporting for projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |