Project Coordinator at Plan International

Location: Maiduguri, BO, NG

Role Purpose

• The purpose of this role is to coordinate ECHO project activities in Borno State (Pulka, Dikwa, Gwoza) in North Eastern Nigeria.

Dimensions of Role

• Communicates within Plan International Nigeria and with partners and related government institutions. The post holder will coordinate the mobile EiE pilot project and also document lessons learnt, support assessments and monitoring and evaluation of the Education in Emergencies components of Plan International's emergency response.
• He/she is responsible for assessment, response analysis, design, capacity building. The post holder will also contribute towards the capacity building of Plan Internationals implementing partners.

Key Roles/Responsibilities

• Support the EIE Specialist in designing the plan for the mobile units
• Manage ECHO field operational activities.
• Coordinate with Key Local government authorities.
• Monitor the ECHO project implementation.
• Manage the field project team
• Ensure timely submission of field project reports to the roving project manager.
• With support from Community Engagement Officer mobilize and sensitize community on the new project
• Ensure timely procurement of all project items. 
• Represent Plan International at the Local government level.
• Review, assess and update the education situation in areas affected by emergency
• Ensure key data from assessments could be used as a baseline for program evaluation.  If additional baseline data is required to evaluate children’s learning outcomes, then work with appropriate colleagues to collect this additional information.
• In collaboration with national and international Education actors, map current institutional response capacities - including conducting an education specific 5Ws.
• Support in designing appropriate education interventions based on the outcomes of assessments and the context. Inclusion of quality issues in education and learning outcomes is really important.

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential:

• University degree or equivalent in Education, Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, or related fields
• Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience Education in Emergencies
• Experience working in emergency settings
• Good knowledge and understanding of DO NO HARM principles and established international child protection standards (especially UNCRC)
• Experience with participatory approaches to education, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, or other related area.
• Experience working with IDPs, refugees and other vulnerable populations (ideal)
• Experience in mobile EiE unit’s desirable but not essential
• Previous experience directly providing services to children at risk and victims of abuse, exploitation and violence
• Strong ability to work independently, organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility
• Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.
• Languages: Excellent command of English language.