Project Coordinator

Ensure implementation of cash intervention according to DRC standards.

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Overview

Ensure implementation of cash intervention according to DRC standards.

You have:

  • Bachelor degree in Social Sciences or other relevant field
  • At least 10 years of experience in refugee/displacement programs
  • Fluency in spoken and written Serbian and English
  • Experience on refugee/migration related issues
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Integrity, strong work ethic, and ability to consistently meet deadlines under pressure
  • Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to learning and implementing organizational policies and procedures

Contract

This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has opened the recruitment process for a National Post (with Local salary scale) of the Project Coordinator within a project that DRC is implementing. Project Coordinator will ensure that the cash based intervention is implemented in accordance with DRC standards, methodologies and tools for cash-based intervention and in line with DRC and donor policies and guidelines.

Position: Project Coordinator

Period of engagement: 5 July 2022– 31 August 2022 with possibility of extension

Reference: The Project Coordinator refers to the Country Director and works in close cooperation with the programme staff.

Specific duties and responsibilities:

  • Ensure high quality implementation of the cash and distribution activities applying DRC’s methodologies, tools and standards for cash interventions and in line with project standards;
  • Provide beneficiaries with effective information and support on Cash Based Assistance component of the project;
  • Ensure community engagement and effective communication throughout the process (from identification, registration, verification to distribution) and ensure that feedback is collected and responded to;
  • Facilitate continuous dialogue and communication between the technical partners and project staff;
  • Ensure thorough review of field reports and distribution lists;
  • Follow up the approved lists by Commissariat for Refugees and Migration for the refugees’ cash assistance activities;
  • Ensure proper and safe data storage of the cash and distribution responses -in collaboration with the IT Officer and the Country Director;
  • Oversee the management of data storage, ensuring confidentiality of information collected/services provided;
  • Ensure timely and compliance donor and internal reporting, by collecting and compiling information from the field;
  • Report general protection issues present in the operational areas to the DRC Protection Team and other project staff;
  • Performs any other duties as assigned by Country Director.

Qualifications & experience required

  • Bachelor degree in Social Sciences or other relevant field
  • Experience on refugee/migration related issues

Skills and Work Experience:

  • At least 10 years of experience in refugee/displacement programs;
  • Strong analytical skills;
  • Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team;
  • Integrity, strong work ethic, and ability to consistently meet deadlines under pressure.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to learning and implementing organizational policies and procedures.

Key Competencies

  • Ability to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and respectful team player;
  • Problem solving, analytical and writing skills, with the ability to produce reports for internal and external use;
  • Fluency in spoken and written Serbian and English;
  • Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel);

POSITION DETAILS:

  • Type of contract: National
  • Start date: July 2022
  • Duty station: Belgrade
  • Closing Date for Application: 01 July 2022 12h CET

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

  • Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
  • Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
  • Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
  • Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
  • Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you managed a cash distribution program? The interviewer wants to assess your practical experience in cash distribution and your ability to manage projects effectively. Detail the program, your role, and the outcomes achieved.
How do you ensure compliance with donor policies in your projects? This question evaluates your understanding of compliance and accountability in project management. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to engage the community during project implementation? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenging situation you faced while working with refugees and how you resolved it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you balance meeting project deadlines with maintaining quality? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 3 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: drc.ngo