Field Project Coordinator
Sector: Health & Nutrition
Duty Station: Mogadishu, Somalia
Nationality: Somali
Line of Command: The Field Project Coordinator directly reports to:
- the
Health/Nutrition Somalia Program Manager for the daily management and
monitoring
- The
Health/Nutrition Somalia Program Coordinator for all the issues related to
the implementation and follow up of the health and nutrition activities
- The
Somalia Country Coordinator when required
She/He is directly responsible for the daily management of the
staff project in the field
Line of communication/collaboration:
The Field Project Coordinator will work closely with the Health
and Nutrition Program Manager and Program Coordinator and CISP & Consortium
staff on the field. She/He actively collaborate with other partners and/or UN
agencies as required.
Job Summary:
Together with the Program Manager and the Health/Nutrition
Program Coordinator plan, implement, monitor/evaluate and report projects on
behalf of CISP
Purpose of the Role
Purpose of the Role
The Field Project Coordinator will be responsible for the implementation and coordination of the health and nutrition activities of the project in collaboration with the Health/Nutrition Program Manager and the Health/Nutrition Program Coordinator.
Main duties & Responsibilities:
Planning
In coordination with the Program Manager, ensure the implementation of the Workplan activities, including M&E activities, meetings (Consortium, partners, Clusters etc), visits to project area and facilities,
Supplies
In coordination with the Health/Nutrition Program Coordinator:
- ensure
that health and nutrition supplies are available at MCHs level on a
regular basis;
- Monitor
the drug and nutrition supplies transfer, storage and distribution at
field level;
Support on data collection
- Support
and supervise CISP health & nutrition staff in collecting monthly data
at MCHs level;
- Together
with the MCHs supervisor ensure the data collected are reliable, the
project database is filled and timely sent to the Health/Nutrition Program
Coordinator
Assessment, Monitoring and Supervision
- Constantly
monitor the health and humanitarian situation, assess needs in the project
areas and propose to the Program Manager appropriate actions/intervention
that could be undertaken, including design of new actions for the future.
- With
the support of the Field core staff conduct ongoing monitoring of the
project against objectives outlined in the project using methods and tools
developed by CISP or Consortium in collaboration with the Program Manager;
- With
the support of relevant stakeholders and CISP staff in the field monitor
accessibility and security in the field
Reporting
- provide
all the written weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as required by CISP
and Consortium
- In
coordination with the Program Manager, organize and carry out monthly
project review meeting with all targeted health facilities ensuring the
involvement of local authorities and communities
- ensure
monthly updates (text, pictures, voices from the field) are provided to
the Program Manager for updating the website
Management and Supervision of field health and nutrition staff
- Participate
in the selection process of CISP Health and Nutrition field staff under
his/her supervision
- Daily
line manage, monitor and supervise CISP health staff effectively
(MCH supervisor)
- In
Coordination with the Health/Nutrition Program Coordinator provide
instruction and support the H&N team in the implementation of
activities;
- in
collaboration with the Health and Nutrition Program Manager, organize one
archive in the field bases containing technical Health &
Nutrition documents, guidelines etc. Ensure the field is provided with all
the relevant documents.
Coordination and liaison
- Actively
participate to Health and Nutrition cluster meetings in Mogadishu and
provide a written summary to the Program Manager and/or the Country Coordinator
- Ensure
communication and liaison with local health authorities
- Regularly
liaise with the Program Manager to ensure CISP’s work is coordinated and
in line of the objectives of the project;
Additional
- Ensure
mainstreaming of crosscutting issues including: targeting, HIV/AIDS,
equality/gender, rights based approach throughout the program;
- Undertake
other related duties as may be assigned by Program Manager or CISP Country
Coordinator.
Required Qualifications, Experience and Personal Skills:
- Health
professional/Qualified health nurse with post qualification experience at
hospital/health facility levels and at least 2 years
management/coordination of health and nutrition projects in Somalia with
National or International NGO
- Previous
experience in implementation, monitoring and evaluation of health and
nutrition programs, particularly in emergency context
- Strong
knowledge of primary and community health care programs
- Experience
of capacity building and training of the local staff, in Somalia context
- Excellent
analytical and report writing skills
- Diplomatic
and an effective communicator at all levels
- Supportive
personnel management style and ability to manage teams
- Strong
leadership skills
- Attention
to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing tasks assigned
- Excellent
written and spoken English and Somali;
- Ability
to daily communicate and update the management core staff based in Nairobi
- Confident
and proficient in the use of MS Office
- Experience
of establishing strong working relationships with colleagues from
different functions and cultures
- Dynamic,
open-minded a creative
- Committed
and accountable to the organization and the community/beneficiaries
- Attention
to gender equity and crosscutting issues
Somali women are strongly encouraged to send their applications.
To apply, send your Application letter along with an updated CV (including 3 referent and their current contacts and email addresses) by email to: piccoli@cisp-nairobi.org, c/c ruberto@cisp-nairobi.org
Applications should reach CISP not later than 10th of August 2012, 5.00 pm.
To apply, send your Application letter along with an updated CV (including 3 referent and their current contacts and email addresses) by email to: piccoli@cisp-nairobi.org, c/c ruberto@cisp-nairobi.org
Applications should reach CISP not later than 10th of August 2012, 5.00 pm.
The email subject line should be marked: “Application for Field Project Coordinator – Health and Nutrition Mogadishu’’.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
