Protection Coordinator


2021-11-20


[Erbil,Iraq ]

In close line management of Head of Programmes, the Project Coordinator is responsible for the overall implementation of the Mine Risk Education Project and components/activities in accordance with the agreed outcome and budget.   The Project Coordinator is responsible for the development and management of the project activities, project budget, and donor reports

•          Overall management of project staff

•          Present the project and AFH informal meetings with external entities as required

•          Develop and Manage the implementation of project activities to achieve project goals and objectives including designing and implementing relevant indicators, monitoring and evaluating systems and frameworks

•Contribute to the development of proposals for new funding opportunities

•          Maintain up to date project plans based on activities and financial progress

•          Ensure that project teams develop community acceptance in the project areas, having respectful relationships with community members

•          Ensure timely and accurate contributions to project narrative reports, quarterly performance indicator tracking tables, baseline and final reports

•          Support Head of Programmes to identify key issues affecting project implementation, or key local issues affecting future grant/project developments

•          Conduct regular visits to project implementation areas and advise and support field staff with the identification and solution of technical issues

•  Perform other duties assigned by the direct supervisor.

·       Overall management of project staff

·       Present the project and AFH informal meetings with external entities as required

·       Develop and Manage the implementation of project activities to achieve project goals and objectives including designing and implementing relevant indicators, monitoring and evaluating systems and frameworks

·       Contribute to the development of proposals for new funding opportunities

·       Maintain up to date project plans based on activities and financial progress

·       Ensure that project teams develop community acceptance in the project areas, having respectful relationships with community members

·       Ensure timely and accurate contributions to project narrative reports, quarterly performance indicator tracking tables, baseline and final reports

·       Support Head of Programmes to identify key issues affecting project implementation, or key local issues affecting future grant/project developments.

·       Conduct regular visits to project implementation areas and advise and support field staff with the identification and solution of technical issues.

·       Develop a Detail Implementation plan, procurement plan, human resource plan, budget spending trend monitoring plan, and performance indicators for each project

·       Ensuring the project is implemented in line with Protection policies or relevant standards and in collaboration with Protection cluster, various protection-related working groups, and other stakeholders.

·       Ensuring logistical preparation of meetings and activities and Identifying, engaging, and coordinating activities. Consulting and negotiating with Local clusters in (NES) to strengthen your communication channels impact positively on the Protection Projects objectives and oversee the selection and verification of beneficiaries, if needed

·       Ensuring project activities are implemented to high quality based upon related standards and guidelines (e.g. GBV, PSS, Case management and mobile protection SOPs, etc.)

·       Ensure all internal and external narrative and financial reports (weekly, monthly, interim and final) for the assigned projects are submitted within agreed time frames to the relevant stakeholders

·       Ensure project completion, filing, and archiving procedures are implemented, with a system for filing project documents in a clear and ordered way

·       Support cross-team learning through regular department/team meetings

Responsible for managing project budgets, monitoring expenditure to budget and identify and act on any corrective actions required. In conjunction with the  finance and 

·       logistics staff, ensure project budgets are well scheduled and a procurement plan is drawn up

·       Build positive working relationships with Project stakeholders, including Community Leaders, government officials, governmental departments, NGOs, donor representatives, and other related stakeholders

·       Liaise with Logistics, Finance, and other departments as appropriate to identify and plan the support needed for implementation of projects, advising on procurement needs as appropriate

·       Work with the MEAL Coordinator to ensure that monitoring data is collected including baseline data, secondary data, reviews, end line surveys, donor reporting, and internal/external evaluations

·       Ensure robust coordination with the project service providers including but not limited to the Trainers and External Evaluator

·       Perform other duties assigned by the direct supervisor.

–        4 years experience in protection Programming plus strong Educational Background. Or 4 years experience in Educational Programming with a strong Protection Background and skills.

–        5 years’ previous experience with NGOs

–        Good English proficiency both written and spoken

–        Good Communication and Leadership skills

–        Knowledge of Mine Risk Education is a plus.

–        Ability to work under pressure and manage a team.

–        demonstrated knowledge of humanitarian standards and standard of ethics

All applicants must provide a cover letter and an updated CV

Interested candidates can send their updated CVs & cover letters to the following email address [email protected] 

NB: Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the vacancy can be filled prior to the stated closing date.

Action for Humanity is committed to maintaining all necessary measures to protect and promote the well-being of all individuals who have a direct and/or indirect relationship with the organization and expects all staff, volunteers, consultants, and suppliers to share this commitment All applicants are subject to a satisfactory screening check and at least 3 professional references

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