Senior Coordinator Field

The Senior Coordinator Field will provide overall leadership and management of all operations in Busia district including finance management, people management, Sponsorship and program management.  The overall objective is to ensure that the program activities reach and positively impact the enrolled children and their families. The project Coordinator will ensure that all the program activities, are implemented according to the Busia Short Term Exceptional Project (STEP) activities. She/He will provide supervision and technical assistance to project staff and coordinate with partners both at the community and district level to ensure effective implementation of the STEP.

• Remain alert and responsive to any Safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills that will enable Him/Her to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct Him/herself in a manner consistent with the ChildFund Safeguarding Policy.

• Lead the planning and implementation of the STEP activities according to the approved proposal, ensuring deliverables and targets are met.

• Manage the STEP budget ensuring timely resource utilization as per approved budget and adhering to ChildFund International budget control and management requirements.

• Ensure continuous monitoring of the implementation of project activities to ensure quality implementation.

• Ensure project data is captured, well documented and contribute to knowledge management.

• Lead project coordination with relevant stakeholders and partners for successful implementation of the STEP  including participation in coordination meetings to foster partnerships.

• Ensure timely submission of quality progress reports, and other data and information as may be required.

• Ensure establishment of adequate program documentation and correspondence is available for monitoring and future reference.

• Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to staff to ensure growth and delivery of service.

• Undertake any other duties as shall be delegated by the supervisor

• A bachelor’s degree in social work and social administration, Social Sciences, Adult and Community Education and Development Studies or closely related area required.

• A master’s degree in a closely related field is an added advantage.

• At least 5 years’ program management experience in an international NGO and in leading programs in the development contexts.

• Must have a good understanding of Sponsorship Operations and Workflows, sponsorship programming, sponsorship policies and standards

• Good knowledge in Kobo collect tool, Com Care, DHIS-2 applications and any other programming software applications.

• Demonstrated skills in leadership and supervision of staff and in building and maintaining a high performing team.

• Good Communication and interpersonal skills with ability to network and negotiate with partners and government bodies.

• Strong facilitation and capacity building skills

• Ability to cope and maintain performance expectations under pressure.

• Good analytical and organizational skills

• Management and leadership skills experience in a team environment.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Experience in design and facilitation of training programs.

• Must be a clear, fast thinker who can define action plans and implement them.

• Demonstrable attitude for teamwork.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• A high degree of negotiation skills is required.

• High level of integrity and willingness to comply with  ChildFund  policies

• Extensive computer proficiency

• Teamwork:

• Communication

• Results orientation

• Decision making

• Resilience

• Digital literacy

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English; fluency in a local language is an advantage