Project Coordinator at Center for Community and Health Development International (CHAD INT'L)

Position Summary

The education Project coordinator will responsible for providing leadership, management, technical and operational guidance to the program teams at the field level. Specifically, s/he oversees the management of the project, its budgets and coordination between program support functions as well as with other different field teams and with local partners who work in the same geographical areas. The position holder will ensure best utilization of resources through implementation of efficient and effective program management and compliance systems and provision of timely support and guidance to project staff at the field level. In addition, this position will be responsible for ensuring program quality and effective program management. oversight of field operations; representation and liaison with local authorities, government agencies, partners and communities at the field level. The position requires an educational development expert, conversant with project management cycles and relevant experience working in conflict-affected communities. S/he will work under the direct supervision of the Executive Director. The position holder will supervise Project officers and Gender Officer. This position is based in Maiduguri with frequent visits  to different project sites

Other Duties:

• Roles and Responsibility Program Quality Management:
• Ensure a conscious program approach in line with the “CHAD Int`l” principles.
• Contribute creative ideas for program development
• Lead in the implementation and provision of sound methodological and technical support to ensure use of participatory methodologies, human rights and social cohesion and trauma healing programming approach.
• Promote a participatory approach in programming work and create space in the structure for staff participation and involvement in decision making
• Oversee and coordinate the project resources to ensure the highest level of project quality and accountability, while fostering continuity through building capacity of community volunteers and developing innovative program interventions
• When need arise; facilitate trainings, researches, and learning of cross-cutting relevance to the program.
• Ensure that participatory systems and processes for monitoring activities, results and impact assessment at program level are in place and involves the team and partners
• Provide continuous monitoring and support to field staff, coordinate project reviews, evaluations, and follow up implementation of evaluation findings in close collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Coordinator, key project staff, and the Executive .
• Participate in the follow-up and update of monitoring evaluation accountability and learning (MEAL) tools, put in place by the management/Donors: indicators and dashboard updates, identification of “Research & Actions” and other evaluations part of the project.
• Coordinate the production of timely and quality program reports in line with CHAD Int`l and donor requirements
• Verify and analyze work-plans, progress reports, final reports and other data for clarity, consistency and completeness.
• Ensure close monitoring of the social and security environment in project target areas.
• Establishes an effective project team to implement the project’s activities
• Project Coordinator will build appropriate strategy for the rollout of the project.
• Develops regular and quarterly reports detailing progress in line with donors’ guidelines and requirements
• Follows up and documents success stories and lessons learned and share them with the management on a regular basis.
• Establishes and manages partnerships in all level.
• Establishes good working relations with relevant stakeholders for the effective implementation of the project including government offices and officials at central, governorate, district and local level.

 Coordination and Representation:

• Coordinate regularly with other project staff for program strategy, synergy, coordination and effectiveness of program implementation and results.
• Develop and maintains proactive, positive, and professional relationships with partner organizations, other NGOS, donors, clients, and key government officials, local authorities, and civil society working on relevant issues to the project.
• Represent CHAD Int`l on various NGO, Government and stakeholder meetings or platforms whenever assigned to do so.
• Maintains regular written and oral reporting to the Executive Director, project staff, security and staff issues.
• Provide leadership and oversight to program staff and all partners charged with implementing the program.
• Manage an operational team to supervise project’s activities implementation in the target area in compliance with local laws and organizational policies and procedures, including the management and evaluation of a diverse staff.
• Ensures the implementation of project on-time and within budget.
• Ensures compliance with CHAD Int`l Operations Manual policies and procedures.
• Provide Coaching and Counseling advice to staff when necessary and lead initiatives to develop staff capacity. Financial Planning, Management and Compliance:
• Oversees the management of project budgets, ensuring timely grant reporting and compliance with contract and donor guidelines in coordination with Executive Director, Admin and Procurement Manager and Finance officer.
• Ensure effective implementation and compliance with the overall finance and guidance manual and compliance with procedures required by grant or contract agreements;
• Carry out monthly budget versus expenditures analysis, make budget projections and keep up with the targeted burn rates for the project.
• Ensure that adequate internal control mechanisms are in place for the specific project. As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.

Qualifications Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related area required, while a Master’s Degree in Eduction, Conflict Resolution, International Relations, or related field would be an added benefit;

 Required Experience:

• At least 3-5 years of experience in managing Education program, conflict transformation, psychosocial support and human rights advocacy programs
• Previous experience in managing School system in conflict settings.
• Experience working in a diverse team and with community-based organizations.

 Skills Required:

• Good knowledge of the Nigeria northeast context and ability to network with both civil society and public sector
• Ability to review and analyze and interpret financial reports, budget versus actual, financial projections and procurement documentation;
• Good interpersonal and networking skills, as well as the ability to conduct professional working relationships.
• Ability to work with people at all levels, ranging from high-level national officials to community leaders
• Experience in setting performance objectives of teams and leading a team.
• Good knowledge of North East, including the political, economic and social dimensions
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) and other software.
• Detail-oriented with ability to meet deadlines, both prescribed and self-imposed
• Willingness and desire to learn while demonstrating self-initiative
• Ability to adapt to new cultures and work in diverse environments

 Added Advantages:

Language Skills: (Native/Fluent/Basic)

• English Language (Fluent)
• Hausa (an added advantage)
• Kanuri (an added advantage)
• Shuwa Arab (an added advantage).