Girl Child Network
Project Coordinator (Nairobi)
Project Coordinator (Nairobi)
Position Summary: Reporting
to the Deputy Director in-charge of Programs, the Project Coordinator will be
directly responsible for the project planning, management, implementation,
reporting, coordination and supervision of all other staff under him/her.
Other Responsibilities
- S/he will be
the contact person for the project and will be directly responsible for
providing backstopping support for daily project implementation in Nairobi
and Siaya Counties.
- Manage,
coordinate and supervise all other staff under him/her.
- Plan for
project activities, raising of requisitions for costing by finance office,
mobilise participants, facilitate trainings and manage reporting of
activities.
- Track work
plans, budgets and deadlines and keep staff informed of upcoming
contract-related tasks.
- Manage
relationships and participate in all partners and stakeholders’ meetings
related to the project interventions.
- In consultation
with M&E Officer, prepare Monitoring Actions Plans to track the
project performance as well as manage all projects reporting to partners.
- Similarly, the
Coordinator working closely with Bridge Centre Steering Committees will
also be directly responsible for ensuring smooth operation of the running
of the Bridge Centres to ensure that there is effective service delivery
such as accelerating teaching and learning, psychosocial support and
access to age appropriate information for all vulnerable girls and young
mothers.
- S/he will
document all project best practices/challenges/lessons learnt and put
forums for Knowledge Management Systems in place.
- Facilitate
donor visits as appropriate
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences (Arts) with strong knowledge on education, health especially HIVs related issues at Regional, National and Local level.
The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences (Arts) with strong knowledge on education, health especially HIVs related issues at Regional, National and Local level.
Over five (5) years’
experience at senior level managing or implementing similar projects, good
communication and mobilization skills, documentation and report writing skills
are essential.
A Master’s degree in a
relevant field will be an added advantage.
Applicants should also be
computer literate.
Desired Competencies
- Knowledge of US
State Department HIV funded project and reporting procedures.
- Practical
experience of working with young women and girls in urban informal
settlement and rural areas.
- Excellent
communication, leadership and coordination skills.
- Ability to
build teams and manage people.
- Strong
knowledge of Project Cycle Management and Knowledge Management Systems.
- Ability to
mobilise, interact with and implement youth led-interventions.
- Ability to
multi-task and meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to
identify and manage partnerships.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who possess the required qualifications should email their applications to gcn[at]girlchildnetwork[dot]org then cc to d.mutiso[at]girlchildnetwork[dot]org.
Interested candidates who possess the required qualifications should email their applications to gcn[at]girlchildnetwork[dot]org then cc to d.mutiso[at]girlchildnetwork[dot]org.
Applications for all the
positions close on 26st October, 2016 at 4.00 p.m.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Complete applications will include all of the following:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Complete applications will include all of the following:
- vacancy name
and preferred county
- a cover letter
- detailed CV
- current and
expected salary
- a day time
telephone contact
- names, phone
numbers, and emails of 3 referees
We value diversity, so we don’t discriminate on the basis of religion, color, gender, age, disability, or genetics. To request accommodations in the application process, you can send us an email or call us at 020 600 4510.