Project Coordinator

Job Details

Coordination of the Education for Life (LNGB) Project by providing managerial and technical support to the project officers and ensure adherence to all the grants’ requirements
Management of budget planning and expenditure tracking; overall monitoring of project implementation; timely submission of donor reports and steering major project evaluation activities-baseline, midline and endline ealuations
Ensure proper engagement and management of partners by steering their financial and programming capacity assessments and organizing Partners feedback and capacity building forums
Engage in evidence based lobbying and advocacy through various networks and CSO platforms on matters girls education and protection
Coordination of project quality assurance visits by donors, fund managers and VSO staff
Provide duty of care for all the project staffs, volunteers and implementing partners including ensuring adherence to safeguarding and child protection policies by all
Work cooperatively as a member of the Inclusive Education programme and support in the continuous programme design, resource mobilization and establishing relevant partnerships with Development partners and Government departments
Any other duties as may be required from time to time by the Programme Manager

Desired Skills and Experience

Bachelor of Education or social science degree: post degree qualification in development, project management or related area would be an advantage
Evidence of managing projects in education or related sectors
At least 3 years relevant experience in formulation, implementation and review of development strategies and effective project management
Experience in developing and implementing Education/child protection advocacy and campaign strategies
Experience working with most marginalized and disadvantaged communities
Ability to work effectively as a team member and with minimal supervision
Excellent written and oral communication
Evidence of effective problem solving and organisational skills
Evidence of professionalism and high integrity
Evidence of openness to learning to improve own performance