Project Coordinator - Porticus at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Summary

The Project Coordinator coordinate all project activities towards Socioemotional Learning (SEL) in Arid and Semi-Arid areas of Kenya and Uganda. These activities include but are not limited to initiating and steering national and sub-national policy dialogues aimed at improving learning through policy frameworks that support social and emotional development and learning among children in ASAL areas of Kenya and Uganda. 

Responsibilities

• Ensure seamless running of the project activities.
• Ensure that project activities are synchronized and documented
• Continuously assess training needs of the stakeholders and arrange for appropriate refresher training as needed.
• support in the preparation of dialogue schedules
• Involve parents and communities in policy dialogues that address SEL integration in ASAL areas of Kenya and Uganda.
• Generate reports including: progress reports & proceedings from policy dialogues engagements
• Sensitize key stakeholders and leverage the existing rapport to facilitate their buy-in.
• Employ a consultative and inclusive model while convening seminars with stakeholders to tap into their diverse experiences for better local ownership and sustainability.
• Plan for and convene quarterly Advisory Board meetings and any other as needed
• Take the lead in executing all admin and logistical tasks for the project in consultation with the project lead
• Assist the project lead in facilitating the process of developing advocacy and awareness materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree – in Education, Psychology, Social work or a related field
• A master’s degree in project planning and management, Education, Educational Leadership, or Psychology is desirable
• Training in research methodologies is desirable.

Relevant Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience coordinating project and/or research studies.
• Relevant experience in a school research environment including early child development and learning will be an added advantage.
• Flexible – able to work extra hours when needed.
• Able to work with communities and respect their cultural setups.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Be computer-literate with proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office applications and data management procedures: data cleaning, manipulation, summarization, tables, listings, graphics and report generation.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and supervise teams in multiple sites.

Personal Characteristics

• Good organizational and management skills.
• Attentive to detail and quality.
• Self-driven and able to deliver within set timelines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A team player and able to work in a multicultural environment.