Project Coordinator

Purpose/Objective of the position
 
The project Coordinator is responsible to manage and oversee the implementation of one or more projects and to achieve the objectives of the project proposal in cooperation with the Programme Team. Position in the organization: The Project Coordinator is part of the Program Coordination Department reporting to the Program Manager. S/he collaborates with the Programme Development Team.
Result areas

Major Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:
 
Project/Program
1-      Result 1 Planning and monitoring the project’s implementation

Regularly communicate with partners and WCH team to ensure project activities are implemented in accordance with the plan.
Draft and follow up on the project action plan, ensuring all actors (partners and WCH team) are familiar and follow the plan Support relevant actors in the implementation of the plan, for example by supporting the organization of trainings, consultancies, etc.
Monitors activities, outputs and results of the project through regular collection  and compilation of reports by partners and WCH team and analysis
Identify problematic issues and liaise with relevant actors (partners, WCH Programme Development Team) to find solutions to these

 
2-      Result 2: the project is planned and implemented according to the plan; problematic issues are identified and followed up promptly. 
 
Donors’ and WCH internal compliance •

Ensures that all project and donor reports are submitted on time and are of good quality
Regularly  monitor the budget in cooperation with the Finance Officer and Programme Manager to ensure proper expenditure of each budget line
Follow up closely with partners on monthly expenditures and deviations from planned budget.
Follow up donors’ requests in cooperation with PM
Responsible for project supporting documents according to WCH internal rules (PFA, internal budgets, etc.) in cooperation with PM
Supports PM in coordination with WCH HO and various requests as needed

 
3-      Result3: management and administration of activities are handled in such a way that budget expenditures are controlled and reports are delivered on time.
 

Coordination, communication with and coaching of partners
Act as the min focal point with local partners – including above mentioned points and:

Assessing partners’ capacity in cooperation with PDM and PM and compiling OCA (Organisation capacity assessment)
Providing regular coaching to local partners’ staff
Communicating on security issues affecting the programme
Ensures and promotes the integration of WCH core values and principles (humanitarian principles, do no harm, best interest of the child, child participation, etc.) into all project activities with the support of the PDM and PM.
Contribute to programme development

contribute to preparation of new projects
contribute to strategy development, Annual Plan development
contribute to internal reports (3M, 6M, Annual Reports, etc.

 
 
Working Relationships:
 

Contact

Reason for Contact

Frequency of Contact

Programme Manager

Direct Manager

Daily

Development Manager

Coordination

Weekly

Other Departments/colleagues

Coordination

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
       
        Education

· Degree in social sciences or related field

 
Experience

· 3-5 years
· Preferably previous experience working with children/refuges/vulnerable populations

 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong communication skills Fluency in Arabic and English
Flexibility Cultural sensitivity
Attention to detail with strong follow up
Team oriented, with ability to work efficiently independently
Proficient in Ms Office - word processing, spread sheets, etc.