Area Program Coordinator at Feed the Children

Duties and Responsibilities

Key responsibilities

Program Management

• Provide oversight, support and supervision in implementation of program activities.
• Coordinate program activities between programs staff, Pillar managers and Head of Programs
• Understand CFCD program activities carried in the programs department and implementation guidelines and procedures.
• Develop and implement the program area plans integrating all aspects of programming in collaboration with the respective pillar managers and coordinators.
• Responsible for ensuring key program outputs and milestones are achieved.
• Responsible for requesting, monitoring, managing, and reporting on office stock, in collaboration with procurement.
• Coordinate external and internal communication and represent FEED in key stakeholder engagements at County level.
• Responsible for field office inventory and proper use of office equipment.
• Plan for program staff on field activities
• Make regular reporting with Head of Programs

Financial Management

• Responsible for the disbursement, correct use and accountability of financial resources in the field.
• Liaise with pillar managers in regular updating of accounts records for project activities and program financial reports.
• Prepare field office project financial documents for audits.
• Process cash requests for all projects and handle petty cash.
• Manage rent payment and bills for project field offices

Strategy and policy

• Participate in developing the ‘FEED’ country strategy and program implementation strategy.
• Communicate ‘FEED’ Mission, Vision, Strategic goals and program objectives among project staff and other stake holders to create mutual understanding, ownership and increased visibility**.**

HR Management

• Process payment of wages for locum staff at the field office level.
• Maintain attendance record, annual leave, and off days, in liaison with HR office.
• Update on security situation.

Logistics

• Handle transport requests for program activities in liaison with operations office**.**
• Report needs for vehicle maintenance with operations office.
• Liaise with operations for IT support for the office.
• Effectively plan field trips between different projects.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Good understanding of the integrated Program activities
• Relevant Degree in social sciences or relevant program area and knowledge in project management.
• Three to five years working experience in office management position and program implementation.
• Project management knowledge and excellent computer skills
• Self-reliance and an ability to work in a challenging and demanding environment.
• Excellent People management skills.
• Ability to interact well with the local community and culture.
• Ability to multitask and work with minimum supervision
• Knowledge and understanding of Child Protection issues