Project Coordinator - SRM Livelihood

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelors in Agriculture or Agribusiness/Agricultural economics or Forestry or Development Studies or any other relevant discipline. Experience in community work and engagement Agricultural, Economic Development and Livelihood is and added advantage. Climate Smart Agriculture, Entrepreneurship, micro finance and strong agribusiness skills.
  
• At least three years’ experience working with vulnerable communities and familiarity with humanitarian programming and implementation.
  
• Experience with relevant technical models such as Village Savings & Loans, FMNR, Local Value Chain Development and Transition Model.
  
• Experience in Monitoring & Evaluation.
  
• Capacity/potential in leadership, relationship management/networking, and coordination.
  
• Good interpersonal skills, strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  

Effective Project Implementation and sustainability

• Take lead in project planning, budgeting, and implementation and monitoring of progress in line with donor requirements.
  
• Develop annual and quarterly project work plans and oversee implementation to high standards by scope and timelines
  
• Ensure core project models and approaches are implemented according to schedule and minimum standards.
  
• Develop farmer’s capacity to improve production and productivity of selected enterprises of desired quality by the market through demonstrations to farmer’s
  

Leadership and People Management

• Provide effective human resource management for all staff and volunteers under the project.
  
• Ensure all project staff are recruited, oriented, have valid contracts, performance agreements and project documents.
  
• Hold monthly meetings and quarterly performance review meetings with team members.
  
• Establish consultative and participative management environment that engages and develops project teams, to deliver on donor obligations hence meeting project commitment priorities.
  

Financial Management & Compliance

• Responsible for financial cash flow planning and expenditure monitoring, approval of expenditures and related cost allocations, on the basis of approved project budgets.
  
• Ensure project quality adherence, contractual compliance and timely reporting.
  
• In collaboration with the Grants Accountant, ensure responsibility for project expenditure, financial accountability and planning requirements, and provide a high level of support to project processes and procedures.
  

Networking, Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement

• Network and collaborate with District, UNHCR, WFP, OPM, local government and other relevant stakeholders in the Project Area
  
• Maintaining effective coordination and working relations with donor and other relevant stakeholders at field level
  
• Actively represent World Vision and project in coordination structures.
  
• Share progress and update on project activities to donor and relevant stakeholders.
  

Documentation, Reporting and Knowledge Management

• Compile and submit quality progress reports, monthly, quarterly and end of project reports and submits them to programs for onward submission to the donor
  
• Coordinate regular reviews and reflections on progress of the project at the districts and regional levels.
  
• Ensure project work plans are effectively implemented, monitored and progress reports shared including effective budget management.
  

Child Protection, gender and Disability inclusion

• Ensure inclusion and participation of vulnerable groups in project activities
  
• Liaise with WV experts to provide proficient advice on gender, protection and disability inclusion in the project.
  
• Monitor wellbeing and child abuse cases and report any incidents in line with child protection policy and guidelines.