Project Coordinator

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Programme management

• Plan, prepare and oversee the implementation of the Child Protection Programme, ensuring the timely delivery of a quality programme (ensuring effective reporting mechanisms are developed and are operational, regular monitoring occurs against log frames, implementation plan and individual work plans are developed and performance management is undertaken).
• Ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems are in place, support staff in all monitoring processes and provide monthly and weekly reports on progress.
• Build and maintain positive communication with local NGOs/CBOs that work on similar activities or other activities that the child or caregivers can benefit from it.

• In collaboration with the executive Manager organise weekly meetings to discuss progress and challenges.

• Supervise and coach all direct reports of the animators and other staff.
• Develop personal monitoring plans (including concrete objectives) for each direct report.
• Ensure the of use weekly work plans and reports.
• Ensure that all child protection staff are complying with the code of conduct and the child safeguarding policy.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS

Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Basmet amal values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in teaching, social work or social sciences.
• Experience in project management and team management 
• Experience in working with at-risk children and families.
• Experience in community mobilisation and conducting outreach activities
• Understanding of social welfare systems and child protection mechanisms
• Ability to write weekly and monthly reports
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English
• Ability to manage stress, be flexible and accommodating in difficult working circumstances
•  Ability to maintain consistent high standards of professional behaviour and achievement when working independently and as part of a team.