Project Coordinator for Faith & Development Project (Maternity cover)

Coordinate and implement the project for child protection and community engagement.

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Overview

Coordinate and implement the project for child protection and community engagement.

You have:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Theology, or a related field of study.
Experience in completing projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.
Fluent Mongolian and English.
Knowledge of project management concepts.
Strong organizational and management skills, with a proven track record.
Excellent facilitation and organizing skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful.
Excellent written and verbal skills, with strong technical skills in writing, reporting, and interviewing.
Competency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Understanding of and commitment to World Vision Core Values.
Preferable: Relevant experience in project implementation or social development in the field.

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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 31,000+ 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:

Contract Period: Fixed- Term contract/ maternity cover (1-2 years) dependent on the return of the postholder

Duty station: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Reports to: Strategy and Evidence Lead

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Implementation (50%)

Coordinate the implementation and monitoring of the project in target areas with local government units, community-based organizations, inter-agency networks, faith-based organizations, churches, and other stakeholders.
Facilitate consultative planning, reflection, and feedback with project stakeholders.
Implement project approaches such as Child Protection, Channels of Hope (CoH), Home Visitor (HV), Celebrating Families (CF), Empowering World View (EWV), and community engagement in cooperation with key stakeholders and project beneficiaries.
Manage project budgets efficiently in consultation with key partners, ensuring funds are spent in alignment with budgets and on time, with management and donor approval.
Ensure program expenditures are within the project budget and comply with World Vision’s financial policies and donor (WVUS) requirements.
Maintain program accountability and sustainability drivers throughout program implementation.
Mobilize and support the creation, mobilization, and strengthening of community groups and key stakeholders to catalyze community engagement and improve child well-being.
Prepare project documentation and reporting to ensure all required reports are submitted on time, accurately, and completely. This includes providing information for monthly reports, quarterly reports, monitoring checklists, updated indicator tracking tables, and project documentation.
Complete the project Visibility Plan in a timely manner, following US requirements, and prepare all necessary data and information in the required formats

Project Planning, Monitoring, and Reporting (15%)

Monitor the performance of contractors.
Lead effective monitoring in project target areas and collate and supply monitoring data to the Faith and Development Manager and World Vision technical programs.
Develop high-quality project reports that are engaging for donor audiences.
Ensure monitoring information is used to improve project performance and is made available for technical program reports.
Contribute to the development and implementation of the Donor Visibility Plan in line with donor requirements.
Support, as required, the development of grant project proposals and designs.

Networking and Coordination (10%)

Identify new partners within and outside the community and determine how these partners can collaborate towards shared priorities for project effectiveness.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, including local government officials, community leaders, civil society organizations, faith-based and other faith organizations, and relevant departments/units to enhance program team effectiveness.
Engage in advocacy and communication with staff.
Ensure program priorities and approaches are aligned with community, partner, and donor requirements and standards.
Coordinate with donors and partners in the project fields.

Advisory Council Support (15%)

Support the National Director in working with the Advisory Council.
Provide additional support as required.

General (10%)

Contribute to the common goals and aspirations of WVI Mongolia and be an active member of the team.
Attend devotions and weekly chapel services, and support the spiritual development of the team.
Ensure staff and partners understand WV safeguarding and anti-corruption policies.
Promote awareness and reporting of child protection incidents across the project area.
Perform any other tasks assigned by the Faith and Development Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Theology, or a related field of study.

### Experience in completing projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.
### Fluent Mongolian and English
### 30% travel to the countryside
### Knowledge of project management concepts.
### Strong organizational and management skills, with a proven track record.
### Integrity, honesty, and accountability to both the team and the community.
### Excellent facilitation and organizing skills.
### Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful.
### Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
### Excellent written and verbal skills, with strong technical skills in writing, reporting, and interviewing.
### Competency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
### Understanding of and commitment to World Vision Core Values.
### Preferable: Relevant experience in project implementation or social development in the field.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a project you managed successfully and the steps you took to ensure its success?	Understanding your project management skills and ability to handle challenges is crucial for this role.	Focus on the project details, your role, the challenges faced, and how you overcame them.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects?	This question assesses your organizational and time management skills.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time you had to work with a difficult stakeholder. How did you handle it?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you employ to ensure project accountability and transparency?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide examples of how you have successfully engaged the community in a project?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure that project monitoring leads to actionable insights?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
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What do World Vision's core values mean to you, and how do you embody them in your work?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.