Project Coordinator at Danish Refugee Council

Responsibilities for the Project Coordinator Job

• Spearhead and oversee the implementation of the Community Flood Resilience Project (CFRP) in Kakuma

• Supervise and provide management, leadership and technical support to the CFRP partners in Kakuma

• Represent CFRP in Kakuma and liaise with national and county government authorities as well as international and national NGOs in Kakuma

• Ensure CFRP visibility in Kakuma through sharing of information on CFRP work with stakeholders, attend and participate in community meetings as needed

• Strengthen communication channels and networking with local authorities and any other stakeholders; ensure good relations are maintained

• Review project progress reports with work plans and budget spending and give early recommendations and updates to Team Steering Unit (TSU) on deadlines met and burn rates

• Regularly monitor project implementation, related expenditure, and periodic reporting

• Ensure proper understanding and compliance to donor grant policies by all CFRP partners through constant coaching and mentoring of staff

• Oversee administrative, human resources, logistics, and fiscal management of project operations

• Prepare and submit progress reports and other reporting material to the Area Manager, TSU and other senior staff; assist in preparation of quarterly and bi-annual reports

• Prepare, monitor and review CFRP partner action plans

• Build a united and cohesive team and facilitate staff development through identification of gaps in staff performance and identification of opportunities for staff development

• Ensure, in consultation with finance and logistics assistants – that all local expenditure is accounted for and proper records are kept of all cash movements as per

• DRC finance and procurement procedures

• Ensure universal standards (CHS, Sphere) are upheld and the project meets DRC accountability framework standards

Project Coordinator Job Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor degree level qualification e.g. agriculture, environment, Engineering, International Development, or related field

• Extensive knowledge and exposure to Resilience Programming

• Extensive experience in flood mitigation and dryland agriculture

• At least 5 years of working experience in a similar position involving management as well as technical responsibilities

• Proven leadership, team-building, and management experience

• Proven experience in training using participatory adult learning methodologies in dry land farming and flood management systems

• Excellent report writing and documentation skills in English

• Experience in working in Northern Kenya

• Self-motivated to remain updated with new flood trends and technology, willingness to learn latest resilience techniques

• Ability to form systems and procedures and ensure their adherence

• Demonstrated communication and negotiation skills