Project Coordinator at Send a Cow Kenya

Purpose of the job

To lead an effective and coherent project team to deliver the Kakrao Livelihoods Project in Migori County efficiently and effectively in line with SAC’s Vision, Mission, Cornerstones and Christian Values.

Project Coordinator Job Responsibilities

• To line-manage and provide leadership to the project team by supporting and developing all members of the team and partners for effective project delivery
• To ensure all the project activities are properly planned, adequately resourced and implemented according to agreed timelines to a high standard, in line with Send a Cow’s Cornerstones and development approaches.
• To build SACK and SACK partners’ staff capacity through coordinating trainings and providing coaching and advice to deliver a quality project with timely and efficient budget utilization.
• To liaise/work closely with programme funding officer and programme manager to ensure the project is conducted in line with donor requirement
• Timely and accurate monthly and other ad hoc reporting to the Programme manager
• To work closely with all SACK staff and partners on the reports that they submit and ensure that accurate and complete reports are sent on time to SAC, donors and other stakeholders.
• Attend and contribute to SACK staff meetings and SAC All staff meetings when required
• Undertake other assignments and delegations given by Programmes Manager and/or the Country director as required

Qualifications for the Project Coordinator Job

• Bachelors degree (Bsc or BA) in social sciences , Agricultural Extension, Food Security or other related fields from a recognized University
• At least three years’ relevant experience after bachelors degree in programme and/or project management
• Experience of developing and maintaining effective programme with monitoring and evaluation systems in place
• Experience of project proposal and budget development and effective report writing
• Understanding donor financial requirements and grant compliance management including expenditure and budget variance monitoring as well as adherence to specific grant condition
• Experience of working with and giving advice to partner organizations and review of project information prepared by partners and providing feedback and follow up
• Experience of developing people through supporting, motivating, coaching and mentoring of staff with different discipline, cultural, religious and gender background
• Experience of organizing and conducting trainings and workshops at different levels
• Experience of learning from practice through programme monitoring, reviewing and evaluating.
• Licensed and experienced motorcycle rider