Coordinator, Project ChildFund Zambia

Vacancy Name Coordinator, Project
Employment Type Full Time (Open Ended)
Childfund Work Location Mumbwa, Zambia
Childfund Division Global Operations
ChildFund Department Country Management
Job Details
Title: Coordinator, Project
Div/Dept: Global operations
Location: Zambia (Mumbwa and Shibuyunji)
Reporting Relationship: Manager, Project
summary

The Coordinator, Project will be responsible for planning, implementing, and providing technical support for the provision of quality delivery of Clean and Safe Drinking Water Promotion Project at district, community, and household levels. He/She will also support Clean and Safe Drinking Water Promotion Project interventions including the construction of the BioSand Filtration points in the targeted communities. Other tasks include development of work plans, community mobilization and volunteer engagement, coordination of trainings, engagement of stakeholders, coordination of project monitoring and evaluation, project knowledge management, preparation of donor reports, complying to donor guidelines in project execution. The candidate should demonstrate ability to work with divergent community groups from grassroots organizations.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy
Supporting the contractors and community groups in the construction and rehabilitation of water points, and other sanitation activities in the communities
Supporting capacity building of community volunteers and local stakeholders
Supporting interventions targeting hygiene promotion and education
Ensure appropriate design, construction, and implementation of WASH hardware according to technical standards, as well as proper maintenance and use of WASH equipment
Develop and ensure the use of appropriate techniques and materials for hygiene promotion and training
Manage the program budget through the passing of timely orders, the preparation of monthly forecasts and the monitoring of expenditure
Track the progress of activities, ensure the collecting of program indicators, and provide internal status reports and external donor reports
Support the community mobilization team in the sensitization of community members and households for improved awareness and service utilization of project services
Support the design of the community mobilization activity plan based on trends seen within the facilities and communities
Support the development of key WASH messaging ensuring accuracy and cultural sensitivity
Work with and provide timely technical support to the ChildFund implementing partners; maintain respectful and constructive relations with partners, services providers, and communities
Strengthen local coordination meetings and attend community and district coordination meetings on requested by supervisor to advocate for WASH services in the district

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences and or Community related disciplines (Environmental or Public health, Community development, Development Studies, Social Work etc.) or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree
At least three (3) years’ experience of Programme/Project coordination and or community outreach programmes
Understanding of community health programming targeting households and different stakeholders and general community support groups
Excellent interpersonal and writing skills
Experience of developing and testing methodologies for planning, monitoring, and learning in youth and community and/or gender transformation
ChildFund International is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.