Program Coordinator at OGRA Foundation

Overall Job Function: To provide leadership in the coordination and implementation of Global Fund project ; to deliver high impact project outcomes in line with OGRA Foundation Program strategy and strategic plan.

Key Responsibilities

Global Fund Program Development, Implementation & Reporting

• Participates in the development of GF project and ensures successful implementation of program activities in line with approved Global fund work plans and budgets;
• Provides programmatic support and technical advice to project teams and field staff in GF project planning, monitoring and evaluation including grant management;
• Leads in the assessments and reporting of progress against activities targets relating to Global Fund project implementation and action plans;
• Prepares and presents periodic technical reports on the progress of implementation of Global Fund project activities.

Partnerships, Collaboration & linkages

• Identifies and pursues strategic collaborations and partnerships with governments, donor and development partners, civil society as well as professional bodies in advancing GF project, interests and goals;
• Promotes cross projects linkages and synergy within project staff in order to achieve project outcomes;
• Engages with relevant international and national stakeholders on policy and project issues of interest and priorities to OGRA Foundation;
• Prepares, reviews and ensure timely submission of technical reports on the progress of implementation of GF project and activities.

Management of Resources and Budgets

• In consultation with the finance team, develops a cost-effective budget, schedule and tracks GF project to ensure compliance;

Leadership and People Management

• Supervises all GF project staff in the designated project areas;
• Coordinates setting of GF project work plans and staff performance targets and undertakes periodic performance appraisal for Global Fund project staff;
• Identifies staff training needs and recommends training programs to address staff performance gaps;
• Maintains staff discipline and ensures effective handling of staff grievances in consultation with HR function;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a minimum qualification of Bachelor degree in health, water & sanitation, project management or development field.
• Advance certificate in Management or extensive training in leadership development programs.
• 5 years of experience in program/project management
• Strong understanding of HIV/AIDS programs
• Program development and management skills
• Leadership and people management skills
• Problem solving and conflict management skills
• Technical report writing skills
• Organizational  and communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to network and to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels.
• Financial management skills
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, plan and implement program initiatives.