Medair Project Coordinator Jobs in South Sudan

Medair Project Coordinator Jobs in South Sudan

Project Overview

Medair’s projects in GPAA provide Primary Health Care, Emergency Nutrition services, access to safe water and sanitation and Behaviour Change services to returnees, IDPs and host communities, targeting over 100,000 people.

Key Activity Areas

Project Management

Oversee the overall implementation of the designated project(s) in consultation with the relevant Project Manager(s) and in accordance with the project proposals ensuring objectives are met within the required time frame and budget. Where necessary ensure preventative and corrective action is taken

Manage a comprehensive activity plan for the designated project(s), including resource needs analysis, covering the time frame of the project proposal

Support relevant Project Manager(s) in day-to-day decision making as requested

Ensure that regular monitoring and evaluation assessments against project objectives are conducted and reports made to the relevant in-country or HQ managers or to donors

Maintain an overview of the regional context with a view to the strategic development of new projects both in current sites and in surrounding regions. This may include baseline needs assessments

Work with PMs/Advisors/DCD in the development and production of new concepts and proposals

Develop, in consultation with the other senior field managers, an implementation strategy which is appropriate to the country context and strategy

Ensure timely reporting of activities to Medair, donors, line managers and any other relevant bodies

Ensure all documents related to projects are produced and filed according to Medair and donor guidelines

Representation

Develop and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders and represent Medair at relevant meetings in order to facilitate and ensure cooperation and partnerships

Seek out and actively participate in relevant local networks or task groups on specific humanitarian aid issues

Accompany donors on field trips and ensure programme details are transmitted in a timely and professional manner

Financial Management

Plan and construct the budgets for the designated projects, in collaboration with the relevant Project Manager(s) and Sector Advisers and in accordance with donor guidelines

Working with the relevant Project Manager(s), ensure that budgets are spent according to donor proposals and regulations and within the appropriate timeframe, making any budget adjustment recommendations to the Deputy Country Director, Programmes

Monitor the spending of the designated project(s) to ensure they operate in line with Medair and donor guidelines for financial accounting and reporting practices

Staff Management

Ensure all personnel related issues for the staff of the designated project(s) are carried out in accordance with Medair guidelines. This includes recruitment, appraisal, objective setting, development and training, disciplinary action, etc. If applicable, work with the relevant Project Manager(s) and/or the Project Support Manager

Ensure that staff receive appropriate and adequate training by providing mentoring and coaching and through the promotion of capacity building of local staff

Hold regular team meetings and, through a consultative leadership style and a transparent, honest and supportive communication structure, develop and build an effective team

Promote the health and security of the staff in GPAA by ensuring the application of security guidelines, health and safety in the workplace and healthy living conditions and practices

Security Management

Monitor and review the security status of the area(s) of operation on a regular basis, liaising as applicable with local authorities, other NGOs, the UN or other relevant security bodies. Make reports, as appropriate, to the Deputy Country Director and the Country Director

Ensure all staff members working for the designated projects and all visitors receive appropriate briefings and on-going training in security-related topics

Oversee and monitor staff adherence to security protocols, including security incident reports

Ensure security plans and protocols for the area(s) of operation are updated and implemented in response to changes in the security situation

Train and support relevant Project Manager(s) and staff in security planning, management, implementation and monitoring

Quality Management

Promote and use the Medair e-library and other operating procedures, ensuring that all standardised formats are used and guidelines are followed

Ensure designated project(s) are implemented in line with donor proposals and requirements and in accordance with Medair, donor, country and international standards e.g. Sphere and HAP standards, WHO recommendations, etc. Follow the direction of the relevant advisors at HQ regarding quality, strategy and technical guidelines

Regularly assess and provide feedback and recommendations on the quality of the programmes and interventions during field visits and at other relevant times

Team Spiritual Life

Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, and external contacts.

Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based team settings. Fully contribute to the rich spiritual life of your team, including team devotions, prayers, and words of encouragement.

Encouraged to join and contribute to Medair’s international prayer network.

Qualifications

University degree in a relevant subject such as Management / Development Studies / Business Administration

Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written).

Experience

2 years post-qualification overseas experience in a similar management position

Team-player with good inter-personal skills. Committed to team-building and able to develop and support other team members

Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels.

Advanced leadership and project management skills

Experience in the design, monitoring of implementation and evaluation of humanitarian / emergency programmes

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Medair Project Coordinator Jobs in South Sudan

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