Project Coordinator at FHI 360

Basic Functions:

As a member of the Program Management Team, supports the Response Coordinator in providing oversight, coordination, monitoring and reporting of the humanitarian response project activities in the assigned LGA.

General Position Summary:

• The Project Coordinator will be responsible for supporting activities in the intervention towards delivery of humanitarian response support to IDPs through provision of Health, WASH, Protection and livelihood support services.
• S/He will be responsible for supporting the implementation of strategic, impactful, and high-quality programming.
• The Project Coordinator will report to FHI 360 Response Coordinator for the North East 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.

Essential Job Functions:

• Support in project start-up and ongoing project management and administration of activities including beneficiary/community identification, IDP screening site mapping, planning and implementing of all sector activities, working with partners and facilitating monitoring.
• Contribute to all field work, including working collaboratively with other FHI 360 staff in Borno State 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.
• Conduct monitoring and data collection as directed by the Response Coordinator, assisting with specific surveys or assessments as needed.
• Contribute to providing the Country Director with up-to-date information on the affected and targeted community and coordinates beneficiary lists and numbers with different stakeholders.
• Adherence to the National Policy on IDPs, IDP Protection Strategy 2015 and policy on the protection of personal data of persons of concern. 
• 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 the area of operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• MBBS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 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, administration and compliance of a field-based international development or humanitarian program; general program management experience required.
• Or MS/MA in social science, public health or related field, MPH preferred, and a minimum of 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. 
• Prior experience implementing any form of protection support is required,
• preferably in a camp setting.
• Experience with providing health and non – health interventions strongly preferred.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders to identify beneficiaries according to criteria required.
• Experience with running assessments, monitoring and evaluation and other learning efforts 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
• Excellent oral and written skills and computer skills
• Fluency in English; fluency in Hausa is required.

Success Factors:

The successful candidate will have a can-do attitude:

• 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.