Project Coordinator -TOMS V Project at Child Fund International

Job description

Scope of the Role

Reporting to the Grants Manager and working closely with the Program Managers, Local Partner staff, and other stakeholders on the ground, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for the overall oversight of the TOMS V project implementation. He/she will be accountable and responsible for ensuring quality in the collection of routine project data and ensuring that all necessary information, both from routine reporting as well as from ad hoc data collection and special studies is well documented and availed to those who support project activities.

Key Responsibility

• Coordinate overall implementation of project activities in line with the approved plans and in a timely manner.
• Ensure that implementation of project activities is efficient and effective and within donor guidelines; and that ChildFund procedures and policies are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure regular monitoring and evaluation of the project through routine supervisory /verification visits and use information collected to improve project delivery.
• Timely preparation and submission of quality progress reports that meet ChildFund’s and donor requirements as stipulated in the contract.
• Prepare monthly goods inventory reports
• Conduct/coordinate data collection and ensure timely and quality monthly reporting of project activities and compile end of project report.
• Work closely with the Local Partners, communities and other relevant stakeholders to ensure efficient distribution of TOMS shoes
• Maintain accurate project records
• Document case studies, lessons learnt and best practices for experience sharing and replication.
• Coordinate post distribution evaluation
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the organization

For full job description details and submission of applications, please use the link on our website: https://www.childfund.org/aboutus/whoweare/careers/

Deadline for submission of applications is on Tuesday, 20th November 2018.

ChildFund is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children.

All offers of employment are made contingent upon the successful completion of applicable background and reference checks. The position is open to Kenya citizens. Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Required Skills

• Degree level qualification in Development studies or any other relevant Social Sciences.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision manage multiple priorities, and meet strict deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and report writing skills.
• Training and facilitation skills and experience

Required Experience

Demonstrated experience implementing programs with Community Based Organizations