Project Coordinator- ECB Project

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Job Description:

• Project Coordinator-ECB

To Provide technical support for the successful implementation of Every Child Belongs Project within the designated project sites as well as ensure smooth coordination of the overall project implementation, reporting and feedback to the Project Manager

·       Lead in development of Every Child Belongs Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) in alignment with available resources and project priorities.

·       Coordinates the preparation and consolidation and submission of project reports to MEAL Specialist; weekly, monthly, quarterly and half year reports in line with project reporting requirements of WVM and Every Child Belongs Project.

·       In collaboration with Technical Coordinators, Disability Inclusion Specialist  conduct partner mapping at district level to enhance technical capabilities of partners in support of the project

• Lead implementation of the project by providing technical support to Project Officers and ensuring compliance to design documents, timely completion of project activities as per project plan of Every Child Belongs.
• Support the identification and addressing of capacity needs and gaps among Project Officers  and partners devising and executing targeted capacity building initiatives.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to Every Child Belongs Project Officers ensuring they are aligned to organization goals and values in collaboration with the Project Manager, Disability Inclusion Specialist and Technical Coordinators.

• Actively support Project Officers to engage in field level technical networks to showcase the work of Every Child Belongs and explore opportunities for collaboration and advocacy.
• Network and collaborate with district and national level stakeholders involved in disability inclusion, education and child protection to enhance program implementation and facilitate smooth transition for sustainability in the program. 

·       Identify advocacy opportunities and engage with the Advocacy Department to develop tailored advocacy initiatives on disability to escalate those that need national intervention.

4. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

• Collaborate closely with MEAL Specialist and Technical Coordinators to develop and implement a monitoring plan, with relevant indicators, data sources, collection tools and feed back mechanisms.

• With POs and Disability Inclusion Specialist reviews and monitors activities and expenditures against work plan and budget on monthly basis.

• Coordinate visits to target communities on regular basis to monitor progress of activities.
• In liaison with the Communications Department coordinate identification and documentation success stories and lesson learnt from Project Officers and Disability Inclusion Specialist.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, Education,  Humanities or related field of study with 5 Years’ experience  in project Management.
• Proven organizational planning and managerial skillsDemonstrate ability in the design and effective use of training materials.
• Stays open to internal and external feedback.
• Finds fulfilment in work through creativity, risk taking, initiative, and innovation, and encourages the same in colleagues.
• Ability to supervise and mentor subordinates and  to work under minimum supervisionIn-depth knowledge of community development Report writing skills and computer knowledge
• Well-developed stakeholder networking, coordination and partner engagements skills

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