Programme Coordinator

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• The applicant for the role should have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work, Community Development, Community Psychology, or a related field.
  
• A postgraduate qualification in a related field is an added advantage.
  
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in community development or social services, with at least 3 years of experience in team leadership.
  
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships and project management.
  
• Experience in donor management and compliance requirements, with strong knowledge of child safeguarding and protection.
  

• Lead the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of all Centre programmes in alignment with the Neighbourhood Ministry strategy and objectives.
  
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Centre, ensuring integrated, efficient, and high-quality service delivery across all departments.
  
• Provide leadership, supervision, performance management, and support to Centre staff to achieve programme and operational goals.
  
• Foster the spiritual growth, character development, discipleship, and professional development of staff, promoting a Christ-centred and growth- oriented team culture.
  
• Identify staff capacity gaps and coordinate training, coaching, mentoring, and development initiatives to strengthen programme delivery.
  
• Support recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and retention of Centre staff in collaboration with relevant departments.
  
• Spearhead compliance with safeguarding, child protection, organisational policies, ethical standards, and operational procedures.
  
• Conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate mitigation measures to safeguard people, resources, and programme activities.
  
• Oversee Centre logistics, asset management, documentation, and record¬keeping to ensure operational efficiency and accountability.
  
• Lead Centre planning and budgeting processes, ensuring effective utilisation and stewardship of financial and other resources.
  
• Monitor and approve Centre-level expenditures and requisitions while ensuring compliance with financial policies and accountability requirements.