Project Coordinator - C19RM at FHI 360

Requisition ID: 2022201770
Supervisor: Project Director-Global Fund

Basic Functions

• To serve as the project lead in providing coordination, oversight, monitoring, and reporting of all C19RM project activities across the GF supported states.
• The Project Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating activities in the intervention towards delivery of the project objectives through provision of programmatic leadership for the C19RM Grant.
• S/He will be responsible for supporting the implementation of strategic, impactful, and high-quality programming.
• The Project Coordinator will report to FHI 360 Project Director for the GF NAHI and work collaboratively with fellow program/technical staff
• S/he will work extensively with other sectors to ensure that all program activities are implemented successfully and timely.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead in project start-up and ongoing project management and administration of activities including beneficiary/community identification, planning, and implementing of all activities, working with partners and facilitating monitoring.
• Lead and coordinate to accelerate the implementation of C19RM grant implementation, assure progress towards achieving targets/milestones as per the grant agreements, timely identify and resolve bottlenecks and mitigate risks.
• Provide programmatic and technical assistance to second tier grantees, the National vaccination program, and relevant partners for the design and implementation of the C19RM grant.
• Contribute to all field work, including working collaboratively with the technical units and second tier grantees in the implementation of all planned interventions including identification of existing social & economic referral networks, monitoring and supporting beneficiaries throughout the intervention period.
• Coordinating with community leaders and other stakeholders and other field-based tasks as assigned.
• Ensure that beneficiaries are effectively targeted according to established vulnerability criteria.
• Contribute to effective program reporting, monitoring and evaluation systems for both internal and external use in coordination with the other program staff.
• Integrate community approaches, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the MOH, private sector, and implementing partners to assure that effective and efficient supply chain systems are in place for COVID-19 response programs.
• Represent/ensure FHI 360 is duly represented at various high levels and technical meetings with other cooperating agencies, collaborating partners, senior government officials, and/or donor agencies on the C19RM grant.
• Contribute to regular monthly, quarterly, and annual reports per requirements.
• Collect, validate, and report indicator data and develop progress narratives as required by NACA and the GFATM.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to FHI 360 and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• MS/MA in Social Science, Public Health or related field, and 5 - 7 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years’ experience with Health program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors. Or
• B.Sc / BA in Social Science, Public Health or related field, and 7 - 9 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years’ experience with Health program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors.
• Experience in implementing donor funded projects with strong preference for the Global Fund.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Ideally s/he will have previous experience in working in large-scale emergency programs in insecure and conflict-affected contexts, including remote management and capacity development.
• S/he is a problem solver, who is adept in successfully dealing with issues of complexity.
• S/he is an active listener and contributor, working to create a strong team share ideas and learn.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders to identify beneficiaries according to criteria required.
• Experience representing the organization and its interests to a diverse range of local and international government officials, local civil society organizations, other international organizations, the media and the public.
• Commitment to renewing and maintaining knowledge of best practices.
• Demonstrated training and facilitation experience.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrated strengths in analytical skills, monitoring and evaluation, and report writing.
• Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills. Fluency in English is required.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time.

Remuneration
FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance.