Project Management, Monitoring and Reporting
Plan and implement the project activities in compliance with the project design and timetable.
Provide direct supervision of the project activities implemented by the partner organizations and by the associates, including baseline/endline survey and research, CSOs/CBOs mapping, identification of beneficiaries, training sessions, debates, roundtables, awareness events and media campaigns.
Coordinate all aspects of finance, administrative, and logistics management of the activities at country and county level, ensuring knowledge and adherence to operational plans, donor requirements and WeWorld procedures.
Ensure that all project documents are available (attendance sheets, MoU, minutes of meetings, contracts and agreements, activity reports, etc.).
Support the development of workplans and ensure effective coordination, timely and quality implementation and monitoring of project activities to meet deliverables in accordance with standards, timelines, and budget.
Lead and/or participate to the project meetings and support their arrangement.
Support Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and learning (MEAL) through routine, accurate collection and reporting of information on project progress and achievements (including documentation of good practices and lessons learnt for further sharing among the consortium and other relevant stakeholders)
Support the preparation of reports to be submitted to the donor, the Headquarters and Local Authorities, among others.
Support the implementation of visibility actions and ensure compliance with WeWorld and donor’s guidelines.
Support identification and formulation of new concept notes and project proposals to assist with co-financing of the project and beyond the lifetime of the project
Networking and Coordination
Build strategic networks with local communities, CSOs, media actors and Local Authorities at district level and regional.
Ensure coordination of the project activities with all relevant stakeholders (in primis local partners and associates) at county and at national level.
Maintain relationship with relevant actors and local authorities and County and National level
Ensure submission of reports to the Local Authorities, in line with the government procedures.
Represent the organization and the consortium in County and National level stakeholders’ meetings and relevant cluster meetings.
As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the Project Coordinator may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Bachelor in a relevant discipline e.g. related to development studies, political or social studies, media studies
Excellent communication (writing and oral) skills and reporting skills in English
Computer skills, in particular MS Office, web and social media skills
Proven leadership skills and excellent social/networking skills, ability to engage with government, private sector and civil society
Proven organizational skills and ability to manage effectively multiple tasks
Monitoring and evaluation skills
Demonstrates integrity concerning NGO values and ethical standards
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Professional Experience: at least 3 years of experience working in a similar position with local/international organizations, government or relevant organizations in development projects
Assets
Previous experience in the target region
Previous experience in peacebuilding projects and conflict sensitivity approach.
Ability to adapt to changing project priorities that may arise
Valid driving license (type B).
Send your CV and letter of motivation to: kenya@weworld.it Please indicate the reference number of the vacancy Ref: Project Coordinator Peace, Youth and & CSO empowerment & Swahili culture in the subject line of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Apply via :
kenya@weworld.it
