JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Description of Project Coordinator– Child Labour and Economic Empowerment

Functional Responsibilities:

Project planning and implementation:

Develop annual work plans, and budgets, and implement project activities as per the project plan under the direct supervision of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Provide technical support to design and implement the activities of the project.

Identify and develop partnerships with local stakeholders/organizations and support the CEO in ensuring technical best practices and quality in all project initiatives.

Assist the CEO in program development and resource management.

Preparing Weekly, Quarterly, and Annual Progress Reports.

Get the related training & community mobilization data from project teams and compile it in agreed reporting formats.

Facilitate partners to engage with child protection networks and coalitions to contribute to the advocacy around child labor reduction and education.

Organize regular reviews of the project plan and alignment with the strategic planning tools.

Ensure that appropriate monitoring and impact assessment mechanisms and tools are being implemented.

Develop the Management Information System tools for project activities by involving DevCon’s Senior Management team.

Provide technical backstopping to field teams, regularly visit the field, process monitoring, and provide feedback to partners. Ensure all the objectives along with indicators as outlined in the project proposal are met while ensuring high quality.

Liaison with government departments, Donor, and other stakeholders for developing new partnerships and working relationships.

Ensuring a strong understanding of partners around child labor and child protection issues.

Extending support to the partners to develop and implement the child protection and safeguarding policies.

Financial Management as Sub-budget holder.

Conduct program monthly review meetings with the team and oversee progress toward achievement of planned targets in each project.

Oversee compliance of all program activities with DevCon’s policies and procedures and with relevant donor regulations and agreements.

Oversee the monitoring, evaluation, and research activities of the program.

Routine Coordination with Government line Departments, and other stakeholders.

Compile narrative and financial reports and assist in the collection, analysis, and dissemination of research and other relevant data for the Senior Management Team to prepare monthly, quarterly, Bi-annual and Annual reports for donors;

Assist in partnership locally and nationally with stakeholders both in the public and private sectors.

Assist CEO in the identification of needs and opportunities for program activities besides, facilitating in designing and developing of concept notes/proposals to explore new opportunities.

Communications:

Support the development and review of communications products and Social Behaviour Change Communication messaging.

Manage the team in such a way that:

Messages over digital media are routinely tracked and correctional actions are taken promptly.

Routinely oversee IEC materials development, adoption of existing messages, and determination for media placement.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Master’s degree in Development Studies / Social Sciences / Business Management, Mass Communication, or related discipline.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

At least a minimum of 6 years of working experience in the development sector.

At least five years of mid-senior management experience in project or organizational management, gender mainstreaming, and working in a multicultural environment.

Familiar with the use of digital and mass media tools. 

Good understanding of child labor, child protection, and vocational training for economic empowerment themes of the development sector.

Excellent understanding of finance, budget preparation, and grants management.

Excellent skills in facilitation, team building, and coordination.

Proven track record of delivering major multi-country campaigns and programs

Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines, and intense pressure to perform.

Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with donors, government departments, and other implementing partners.

Fluency in English; Excellent oral and written communication skills.

DevCon is an equal opportunity employer; Women, Individuals from minority groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

DevCon does not tolerate (Zero Tolerance) sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks